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Every year Iowans generate approximately 7 pounds of hazardous waste per resident. With a population of over 2.1 million, this adds up to a tremendous amount of hazardous waste.

Products that contain the following chemicals are hazardous: corrosive, explosive, reactive, flammable or toxic. Unfortunately, the absence of the words does not guarantee the product is without hazards. For example, methyl alcohol (found in some glass cleaners) can cause blindness if ingested, but may not require a warning if it makes up less than 4% of a product. Additionally, health effects from long term exposure may not even be considered in the labeling requirements.

Do's
  • Buy less.
  • Buy products in child-proof packaging.
  • Share unused portions with others.
  • Use product according to label instructions.
 Don'ts
  • Discard wastes into: drains sewers, regular trash, or onto ground.
  • Reuse containers.
  • Use products that are old or banned.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS

Home Improvements: Oil based paint, stain, paint thinner, stripper, varnish, caulk and adhesives.

Household Cleaners: Cleaners and polishes for the kitchen, bath, rugs, and upholstery disinfectants, drain openers.

Automotive: Gasoline, solvents, car wax and cleaners, windshield wiper fluid, brake fluid, and body putty.

Pesticides: Insecticide, insect repellent, weed killer, pet spray, mouse poison, mothballs, and many gardening products.

Others: Batteries, pool chemicals, color photos processing chemicals, some art paint.

ALTERNATE CLEANING TIPS

Scouring Powder: Use straight baking soda and scrub area with sponge.

General Cleaner: Mix 1/2 c. baking soda with one gallon hot water, rinse and wipe.

Oven Cleaner: Mix 2 Tbs. baking soda in gallon of water. Scrub with very fine steel wool.

Window Cleaner: Equal parts of white vinegar & water in a spray bottle.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner: 1/2 cup of vinegar & 1/2 cup of baking soda, pour and let sit. Pour boiling hot water down drain.

Furniture Polish: 2 Tbs. olive or vegetable oil with 1 Tbs. lemon juice. Put mixture on a cloth and polish.

Pest Repellent
Ants: Chili powder at entry points.
Flies: Use fly swatter or fly tape/paper
Cockroaches: Dust racks with boric acid.

   

Looking for HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE! We will be coming to your town with the SEMCO Mobile Unit this summer. Check your local papers for times and dates. Follow the link to find out what we take . Don't forget we also have an EXCHANGE BUILDING in which you can drop off or take any items that may be reused, free of charge.

 

Household Hazardous Waste Contact Numbers:
Jefferson County
(641) 472-2952
Keokuk County
(641) 622-3080
Washington County
(319) 653-6373

 

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Richland, IA 52585
1-888-419-6720
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