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Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste

1 Minute 4 Safety

1/12/2023

Safe handling, and storage

• Read the SDS to understand the hazards and safe storage
• Use secondary containment to contain spills from leaking containers
• Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves when using household chemicals (Glove chart)

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Handle, store and dispose of household hazardous chemicals safely. Do not bring to the Lab.

Safe disposal

Your county will often have a household hazardous waste drop off location that you can find online.

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Search prompt: “Household hazardous waste collection + Name of county where you live”

Environment, Health & Safety