As published by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control in “Identifying Household Hazardous Waste,” many common household products contain chemicals that require special handling and disposal.
Items such as paints, solvents, pesticides, and cleaning products may pose environmental or health risks if disposed of improperly. Understanding how to identify these materials is the first step toward safe disposal.
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