How and Where to Dispose of Harmful Household Chemicals

2019-06-11T13:26:57-04:00

Any product of the household that contains ignitable, reactive, toxic, or corrosive ingredients is labeled as HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) in the United States. Hence, it is important to dispose of such products carefully after they are not in use. Otherwise, they could be a big threat to the environment. Such products may include cleaning products, electronic products, batteries, paints, and oils. So what are we supposed to do with these products after they have been used up? Well, in order to dispose of the batteries, ask around in the community. There are a number [...]