Chemical Storage & Disposal In the Home
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1 Chemical Storage & Disposal In the Home
2 The Problem 1.6 Million Tons of Household Hazardous Waste Generated Each Year in the U.S. Average Home: 100 lbs per year Improper Storage and Disposal = Danger to Human Health and Environment
3 Dangers Can be harmful to family, children and pets May pollute water, groundwater, soil and air Corrosives may damage plumbing systems May be poisonous to soil and plants
4 Home Toxics Home & Hobby asphalt or roofing tar drain cleaners mildew removers oil paints paint thinners and solvents photographic chemicals varnishes and refinishers Automotive antifreeze brake fluid engine cleaners gasoline motor oil transmission fluid
5 Home Toxics Yard and Garden fertilizers fungicides herbicides (weed killer) insecticides pesticides Household Ammonia-based cleaners Drain cleaner Oven cleaner Furniture polish Bathroom cleaner Nail polish and remover Medicine Glue Lighter fluid
6 Reduce Less is More Buy only what you need Do not overapply fertilizers Prevent automotive fluids from running-off
7 Proper Storage Cool, dry places Keep in original containers Clearly labeled Do not mix Incompatibles may react, ignite or explode
8 Improper Disposal Never Dump Waste in a Storm Drain
9 Improper Disposal Do Not Dump Wastes in Regular Trash
10 Improper Disposal Do Not Pour Chemicals down Drains or Toilet May Damage Septic Systems or Wastewater Treatment Systems
11 Improper Disposal Improper use of used oil receptacles on campus
12 Improper Disposal Would You Drink It? Would You Pour It In Your Fish Tank??
13 Non-Toxic Alternatives Mildew Remover: Spray undiluted vinegar on surface, wait 1/2 hour, scrub with hot water Abrasive Cleanser: Baking soda; Bon Ami brand cleanser; salt and lemon juice Floor cleaner: Mop floors with 50/50 mix of vinegar and hot water, let stand for 1/2 hour, wipe clean with damp cloth or mop
14 Non-Toxic Alternatives Oven Cleaner: Baking soda and water Bleach: Washing soda; Borax brand detergent Wood Preservative: Urethane Pesticides: Boric acid for roaches; soap sprays; salt water or hot pepper sprays
15 Non-Toxic Alternatives Flea Collars, Sprays, Soaps: Collars using pyrethrin Drain Cleaner: flush with hot water, 1/4 cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar Furniture/Floor Polish: Murphy's Oil Soap; mineral oil
16 Home Toxics Reduction Center Western County Service Center, (734) N. Zeeb Road Hours: Saturdays after April 5, Winter by appt. only Home Toxics Information Line, (734) Planning and Environment
17 Acceptable Items acids and bases, adhesive, glue (solvent based) aerosols, oven cleaners (except empty cans) artist and hobby paint asphalt and roofing tar break fluid cleaners and polishes DDT and chlordane degreaser diesel fuel drain cleaners and lye fabric dye fertilizer (dry) fertlizer with weed killer flammables (gasoline, starting fluids, gasoline/motor oil mix) floor wax/stripper fluorescent tubes/bulbs furniture polish gasoline home repair products (glues, caulking) household batteries insecticide kerosene mercury (thermometers and thermostats) metal cleaner mothballs nail polish remover needles and other sharps (ONLY in approved containers: call the information line below) oven cleaner oil based paint (NOT latex- see below for disposal information) paint or primer, latex (with lead) paint or primer (oil-based) paint thinners, removers, and strippers, solvents, varnishes, kerosene pesticides and herbicides pet care products photography chemicals rat/rodent poison rust remover spot remover stain and varnish swimming pool chemicals syringes weed killer wood preservatives
18 Unacceptable Items antifreeze asbestos car batteries empty containers explosives and ammunition latex paint (this can be dried out with cat litter and disposed of in the garbage) medication propane tanks radioactive materials (including smoke detectors) tires transmission or brake fluid used motor oil products in milk jugs
19 Washtenaw County Drop-Off Station 2950 E. Ellsworth Road near Platt Road. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 5 p.m. (From April-Oct., open weekdays only until 6 p.m.) Phone number:
20 Acceptable Items Automotive Waste (with fee) CAR TIRES TRUCK TIRES TRANSMISSION FLUID ANTIFREEZE BRAKE FLUID MOTOR OIL : no fee (limit 5 gallons) OIL FILTERS : no fee (limit 5 filters) Special Items (with fee) FLORESCENT LIGHT TUBES FREON APPLIANCES MONITORS & TVs DESKTOP COMPUTERS, PRINTERS, VCRs, STEREOS LARGE OFFICE PRINTER & COPIERS CDs 3.5" COMPUTER DISKS AUDIO & VIDEO TAPES
21 Acceptable Items Recyclables (no fee) #2 AND #4 PLASTIC BAGS MIXED PAPER MIXED CONTAINERS STYROFOAM TEXTILES SHOES HARDCOVER BOOKS RECHARGABLE BATTERIES Tipwall Items (with fee) FERROUS (STEEL) METALS YARD WASTE HEAVY WASTE LIGHT WASTE PROPANE TANKS NON-FERROUS METALS UNFINISHED WOOD
22 Recycle: Antifreeze Amoco South Main 402 S. Main St., Ann Arbor Ashley's Auto Service 509 S. Ashley St., Ann Arbor Brewer's North Campus Service 1763 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor Chelsea Amoco Service 1630 S. Main St., Chelsea Dan's Westside Automotive 660 W. Main St., Manchester Drop off: Mon-Fri 8-6, 8 Sat 9-29 Firestone 3507 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor (Arborland Mall) Firestone 500 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor (Briarwood Mall) J.B.'s Sunoco 325 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor Lakes Radiator Service 319 N Huron St., Ypsilanti Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe 3160 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Township Compost Center 2600 Clark Rd., Ypsilanti
23 Recycle: Motor Oil Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Shell, 3240 Washtenaw Ave., Ashley's Auto Service, 509 S. Ashley St., Brewer's North Campus Service, 1763 Plymouth Rd., Broadway Marathon, 1026 Broadway St., Colonial Amoco, 3550 Plymouth Rd., Eurotech Motors, Inc., 3728 Trade Center, Firestone Huron, 402 E. Huron St., Golfside Shell, 4975 Washtenaw Ave., Goodyear Auto Service, 2260 W. Stadium Blvd., Illi's Auto Service, 401 W. Huron St., Imperial Auto Service, 2344 Dexter Ave., Japanese Auto Professional, 563 S. Main St., Jourden's Automotive Service, 2115 S. State St., K and N Automotive, 1240 Hewitt St., Main Street Motors, 906 N. Main St., Murray's Discount Auto Store, 2182 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor Auto Care, 3880 Jackson Rd., Stadium Mobil, 2025 W. Stadium Blvd., Town and Country Auto Recycling, 3127 S. Wagner Rd., True Tech Automotive Repair, 2075 S. Industrial Hwy., Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe, 3160 Washtenaw Ave., Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe, 2270 W. Stadium Blvd., Victory Lane Quick Oil Change, 1880 Packard, Victory Lane Quick Oil Change, 2185 W. Stadium Blvd., Westgate Amoco Auto Service, 2625 Jackson Rd.,
24 Recycle: Motor Oil Chelsea Chelsea Amoco, 1630 S. Main St., Faist-Morrow Buick-Olds Olds-Chevy, 1500 S. Main St., Side Street Garage, 121 Buchanen St., Victory Lane Quick Oil Change, 920 S. Main St., Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority, 8025 Werkner Rd., Dexter Mark's Auto Service, 8830 Jackson Rd., Nixon Auto, 8830 Jackson Rd., Smith's Service Station, Jackson Rd., Manchester Dan's Westside Automotive, 660 W. Main St., Milan Ivan's Amoco Service, 1040 Dexter St., Pittsfield Township U.S. 12 and U.S. 23 Mobil, 5480 W. Michigan Ave., Saline DJ's Auto, Inc., 116 W. Michigan Ave., Express Tires- Saline, Inc., 820 W. Michigan Ave., M & D Auto Service, 200 E. Michigan Ave., Victory Lane Quick Oil Change, 211 W. Michigan Ave., Whitmore Lake Creative Cars, 6628 Whitmore Lake Rd., George's Auto Repair, 8719 Main St., Willis Willis and Bunton Amoco, Willis Rd., Ypsilanti City of Ypsilanti Recycling Center, 651 Rice St., Gene Butman Ford Sales, Inc., 2105 Washtenaw Ave., Gipfert's Marathon, 1395 Ecorse Rd., Mid-Town Auto Service, 1075 Emerick St., Murray's Discount Auto Store, 2165 Washtenaw Ave., Q-Lube, 602 E. Michigan Ave., Spartan Tire and Service Center, 835 Ecorse, University Chevrolet, 770 James L. Hart Parkway, Victory Lane Quick Oil Change, 2216 Ellsworth Rd., Victory Lane Quick Oil Change, 3066 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti Township Compost Center, 2600 Clark Rd.,
25 Recycle: Paint Latex: Donate to theater group or school Dry out with sawdust or kitty litter. Once dried out, can be safely disposed of with your regular trash. Oil-based: Donate to theater group or school Hazardous Take to disposal facility or donate
26 Questions? Megan Lazar OSEH Environmental Management (734)
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