Disposing of Hazardous Waste

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Disposing ofHazardous Waste

• By Ryan and Tim

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How to Dispose of Chemicals

• Recycle or reuse as much as possible
• Dispose at least 150 ft away from water supply
• Put storage areas to prevent water contamination
• Store chemicals in a well-ventilated, flame-free
  area thats sturdy

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Some HouseholdHazardous Wastes

• -Plastic wraps and containers
• -Remains of burned trash
• -Paints, pool chemicals, and strong acids
• -Cleaning and repair products
• -Unused pool water cleaners, solvents, and
  pesticides
• -All health hazards

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Conclusion

• Dispose of hazardous chemicals quick
• Sites www.state.tn.us/environment/swm/hhw/
• http//waterhome.brc.tamus.edu/texasyst/hazardous.
  html
• http//www.fau.edu/facilities/ehs/info/Photo-chemi
  cals-safety.pdf

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THE END!!!!!!!
Properly dispose of hazardous waste.
Bye