Why is it so important to dispose of HHW properly?
Many household products contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients and pose a serious threat to pubic health and the environment if not disposed of properly.
Improper disposal includes:
- pouring them down the drain
- emptying them on the ground,
- pouring them into storm sewers
- putting them out with the trash
The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but Certain types of HHW have the potential to cause physical injury to sanitation workers, release toxic materials into the air or ground when landfilled or incinerated, contaminate septic tanks or wastewater treatment systems if poured down drains or toilets, and present hazards to children and pets if left around the house.
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