CESQG- Business Hazardous Waste Removal Program

Does your business generate used oil or hazardous waste—but not enough to justify the expense of regular pick-ups by a licensed hauler? Are batteries, fluorescent bulbs, or other universal waste hiding like a monster in your closet? The City can help!

Let Curbside Inc. and the City of Santa Clarita help you with the monster that is hiding in your closet. Please call Curbside Inc. directly at (800) HHW-PKUP to determine whether you qualify for a collection and to schedule your pick-up. For more information, please contact the City of Santa Clarita Environmental Services Division at (661) 286-4098.

Click here to find out more: www.santa-clarita.com/cesqg

Examples of Wastes that Can Not Be Thrown in the Trash:

• Used Oil
• Antifreeze
• Car Batteries
• Pesticides
• Various Cleaners
• Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
• Paint
• Mercury Containing Products
• Televisions and Monitors
• Electronic Devices
• Fluorescent Bulbs
• Batteries

Many items that are commonly used in the workplace 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. They may include:

• 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

California Materials Exchange (CalMAX)

CalMAX is still a FREE, online materials exchange service designed to help businesses, organizations, local governments, industry, schools, and individuals find markets for nonhazardous materials that may otherwise be discarded. For more information, go here.

Cleaning Alternatives
As you finish your current supply of chemical cleaners, consider using these cleaners as alternatives:

• 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.

Hazardous Waste Management
Proper management of Hazardous Waste is very important. Some tips to keep in mind:

• Use up the entire product. Ask others 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 Hazardous Waste into the gutter, catch basin, streams, rivers or on the ground.
  
  
• Do not place Hazardous Waste into your trash bin.
  
  
• Recycle used tires at a local tire store