How to Dispose Hazardous Material

A big percentage of available consumer products can become hazardous if they are disposed of improperly. They contain toxic substances that are harmful to our body and environment. Make sure you plan to safely dispose of all batteries, paints, electronic gadgets and other common household items that have hazardous material.

Instructions

• 1

  Identify the hazardous material by reading the label on each product. If the label reads "wear gloves," then it may be toxic and damage your skin. Similarly, "Do not store in heat or near flames" means the material is inflammable.

• 2

  Consider the best way to dispose based on what makes them essentially hazardous. Solidify all possible hazardous liquid by using materials such as saw dust or paper rags with good absorption quality. Wear gloves during the process. When done, collect the material using a thickly coated, plastic bag and take it to the garbage.

• 3

  Check for material residue in "empty" containers. For non-aerosol and non-paint containers, use scissors or knives to cut open the container. Use saw dust or paper rags to solidify the liquid and put the container and the solid waste in separate bags.

• 4

  Send materials such as pesticides, herbicides, oil paints, paint cleaners and oil and transmission fluids to the appropriate disposal department near you. Make sure to secure the packaging.

• 5

  Take all electronics including TV CRTs, batteries and cell phones to hazardous solid waste collection centers.