EPA: HHW
Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste" or "HHW." Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides, that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.
Improper disposal of household hazardous wastes can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash. The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. Many communities in the United States offer a variety of options for conveniently and safely managing HHW.
1 comment:
Ben,
I hope that your birthday hazards were more closely related to alchohol and over-indulgence in food than to household toxic waste. I've been looking at internships and it's like jumping through flaming hoops whilst naked and covered with icy-hot to get a job with the EPA.
Well, I guess it's not exactly that difficult, but they sure do set the bar high for would be do-gooders in the government.
Cheers to you and the minnesota contingent, may your 28th year of existence be less frustrating and more fruitful than the all the others.
Aaron
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