Reuse/Recycle is the preferred option
whenever possible. Automotive service centers may accept used motor oil,
batteries, antifreeze and transmission fluid. Theater and art groups or
housing organizations may be happy to receive leftover paint.
Jewelers or hearing aid service stores may accept button batteries
for recycling. Contact you local officials for recycling locations
in your area. Finally, consider using up the product yourself.
FLUSH
Flush down the drain indicates a product
can be poured down the drain with plenty of
water. Contact your wastewater officials before pouring to
determine if this recommendation is suitable to your area. Some products
cannot be broken down by the wastewater treatment process and are discharged
untreated into lakes and rivers. If you have a septic system, only dispose
of small quantities down the drain and dilute them with plenty of water first.
TRASH
Place in the trash indicates that a product
is suitable for landfill disposal. Generally speaking, empty containers can
be thrown away. Liquids should never be disposed of in the trash. Some products
are acceptable for landfill disposal if they are hardened or dried up. Contact
your local officials before throwing any product of concern away.
SAVE
Save for collection indicates those products that should be secured and held for
a hazardous waste collection day. If you must wait for a collection program,
store products safely in their original containers with the labels intact, and
out of reach of children and pets. Contact local officials to find out when
and where a collection may be held in your area.