Some examples of hazardous waste are: • Vitamins • Nail polish and remover • Bleach • Floor and furniture polish • Metal and oven cleaner • Disinfectants • Cooking oil • Glass and mirror cleaner • Spray paint • Glue • Air freshener • Batteries (all types) • Compact fluorescent light bulbs
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• Does anyone (or their parents) paint their nails? • Which bin does a nail polish bottle go in? Search for it in the app.
• What is household hazardous waste? What are the dangers of it? How is it a threat to human health or the environment if these items are not disposed of correctly?
• The average household has about 60 hazardous products. Hazardous wastes are wastes that could pose a threat to human health or the environment if they are not disposed of correctly
How do you dispose of hazardous waste? • Using the TOwaste app, search for the closest drop-off depot • Non-city drop off such as https://www.makethedrop.ca. Using make the drop, find the closest drop site. • Pickup can be arranged for more than 10 kilos of waste
How to store hazardous waste: • If you cant make it to a drop-off site, what are ways to safely store various hazardous waste items? You could put fluorescent bulbs in boxes, paint cans away from kids and pets, and flammable materials in a metal container.
Hazardous material alternatives: • Natural nail polish, organic cleaning products