HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Paint, paint thinner and turpentine
• Cleaners with acid or lye
• Motor oil, gasoline and antifreeze
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Glues and degreasers
• Car batteries
• Pool chemicals

Many items that are commonly used in the home contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Proper use and disposal of these materials is critical to your safety and the health of the environment.

As you finish your current supply of chemical cleaners, consider using non-toxic cleaners as alternatives.

• AMMONIA - Cleans carpets, copper, dishes, enamel, ßoors, formica, garbage cans, glass, grout, jewelry, linoleum, ovens, porcelain, refrigerators, shower stainless steel, stoves, tubs, windows and painted woodwork. Removes stains.
• BAKING SODA - Cleans and deodorizes carpets, counters, drains, refrigerators, upholstery and vinyl. Extinguishes grease fires. Freshens fabrics. Removes stains. Scours and polishes aluminum, chrome, grout, jewelry, plastic, porcelain, silver, stainless steel and tin. Softens fabrics.
• CORNSTARCH - Cleans windows. Polishes furniture. Removes stains. Shampoos carpets and rugs. Starches clothes.
• LEMON JUICE - Deodorizes. Cleans windows and other glass. Removes stains from aluminum, clothes and porcelain.
• VINEGAR - Cleans bricks, carpets, coffee pots, dishes, fireplaces, glass, grout, paint brushes, walls and windows. Polishes metal. Removes mildew, spots, stains and wax buildup. Softens fabrics.
• STEEL WOOL - Removes rust, rust stains and stubborn film. Scours BBQ grills and broiler pans.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works sponsors Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Roundups throughout Los Angeles County where residents can take HHW items for safe disposal. Save all of your toxic materials for the next County Roundup or for Santa Clarita's Roundup, which is scheduled during Pride Week in April. For more information and the locations of other roundups in neighboring communities, contact the Los Angeles Environmental Hotline at (888) CLEAN-LA.

HOUSEHOLD WASTE

Proper management of HHW is very important. Some tips to keep in mind:

• Use up the entire product. Ask a neighbor if they need your leftover chemicals or paint.
• Hardened or dried out LATEX paint can safely be discarded in the regular trash. To dry out the paint, air dry or add absorbent such as kitty litter or sand. Make sure the lids are taken off the cans.
• Don't purchase more product than you are going to need.
• Never dump HHW into the gutter, catch basin, streams, rivers or on the ground.
• Do not throw HHW into your trash bin.
• Recycle used tires at a local tire store.