Know the Hazards
HA��ARDOUS��MATERIALS
A hazardous material is any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, or physical) which has the
potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with
other factors. Hazardous materials are not located only in manufacturing plants or industrial facilities. In
fact, poison control centers receive many calls every day about people being
poisoned by a cleaner or household product.
HOUSEHOLD��HA��ARDOUS��WASTE
Hazardous materials at home can be dangerous if not handled properly and
can present an even greater danger when combined with other hazards
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CHLORINE: Fumes are toxic, corrosive, and highly reactive with other
chemicals.
AMMONIA: Extremely volatile and very damaging to your eyes, respiratory
tract, and skin.
BLEACH: Extremely corrosive. It will irritate or burn the skin, eyes, and
respiratory tract. It may cause pulmonary edema or vomiting and coma if
ingested. WARNING: never mix bleach with ammonia it may cause fumes
which can be DEADLY.
LIGHTER FLUID, KEROSENE, PROPANE, and GASOLINE: All are highly
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DRAIN CLEANER: Can burn eyes and skin; damages the esophagus, stomach,
liver, kidneys, and digestive tract.
LAUNDRY ROOM PRODUCTS: Can be highly corrosive, irritate or burn skin,
eyes, or respiratory tract. Some can cause vomiting if ingested or absorbed
through the skin.
TOILET BOWL CLEANERS: Highly corrosive, irritant to both skin and eyes. Can
damage the kidneys and liver. May cause respiratory problems, vomiting, or
coma if ingested. Contact with other chemicals may cause chlorine fumes
which may be fatal.
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poisonous to humans. If you can smell it, your lungs are absorbing it.
CAR WASH AND POLISH: Petroleum Distillate is associated with skin and lung cancer, and an irritant to skin,
eyes, nose, and lungs. Entry into the lungs may cause fatal respiratory problems.
Household hazardous wastes (HHW) cannot be
collected curbside. Residents may take items to the
City’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY
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HOURS OF OPERATION:
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Sunday – Monday: Closed
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