Recycling Household Wastes
Improper disposal of these materials can cause
Injury to children...
Injury to disposal workers and emergency response personnel...
These personnel and others may be exposed to toxic fumes, chemical spills or explosions generated from improperly managed or disposed household hazardous wastes.
Toxic or hazardous constituents of improperly disposed wastes can move into surface and ground waters and contaminate these water supplies over time.
What you can do...
Read labels before buying a product to identify the potential hazards of product ingredients. Store hazardous materials safely, in original containers, away from food and away from children