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Information about Waste of Household Chemical Products

The waste of household chemical products refers to the chemical products (nonindustrial use) used in or around the home. If handled improperly, these chemical products may cause harm to human beings and the environment.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ordinary families usually accumulate up to 100 pounds of waste in household chemical products.

Categories of waste of household chemical products

Flammable

Capable of burning rapidly or causing fire

Corrosive

When in contact, it can corrode substances and destroy living tissues

Explosive and/or reactive

It can cause explosion or release toxic smoke when in contact with air, water, or other chemicals

deleterious

Toxic can be immediate or long-term

Proper handling

Residential chemical waste can be received at solid waste treatment facilities.

Never dispose of household chemical waste

In dustbins, compactors, or roadsides

Household waste is collected by waste companies

Into rainwater drainage ditch or soil

Drugs

Call the local pharmacy or the sheriff's office for the delivery location.

What is not household chemical waste?

Empty paint can

Empty the vehicle fluid container, etc.

Small engine equipment, such as high-pressure washer, lawnmower, weeder, etc.

Small electronic components, such as a router, mouse, keyboard, etc.

Tire

Small home appliances

The items listed above can be placed together with daily garbage.

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