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Click on the chemical name below to find out why they're
dangerous, proper use and storage, safer alternatives and ways to safely recycle
or dispose of them. Please note, disposal instructions are specific to
Southern Idaho Solid Waste's service area. If you do not live in one of
SISW's seven owner-counties, regulations and disposal methods may differ.
If you are outside the SISW district, please contact your local solid waste
authority for proper disposal instructions.
| Potential Hazards: Corrosive. May contain sulfuric
acid, which causes burns to skin on contact. Harmful to eyes.
Can cause lung irritation if inhaled. Use and Storage: Wear
chemical-safe goggles and heavy rubber gloves when handling or adding
water to batteries. Keep away from children and pets. Keep
away from sources of sparks or open flames.
Safer Alternatives: None.
Disposal: THE STATE OF IDAHO PROHIBITS DISPOSAL OF
AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES IN HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE. Most battery retailers
will accept your old battery for recycling. Automotive batteries are
also accepted for recycling at 10
SISW Transfer Stations
through the household hazardous waste program. |
| Potential Hazards: Explosive when heated or burned.
Chemicals inside batteries may cause irritation and burns. Can cause
air and water pollution by releasing heavy metals such as mercury when
incinerated or disposed of in unlined landfills. Use and Storage:
Do not put button batteries in your mouth--they are slippery and easily
swallowed. Store all batteries in a cool, dry place away from
children and pets. Keep away from sources of heat or flame.
Safer Alternatives: Use rechargeable batteries when
possible.
Disposal: Button-style batteries are often collected by
jewelers, pharmacies, and hearing aid retailers for recycling. Other
disposable household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, etc.) are collected
for safe disposal at 10 SISW
transfer stations as part of the household hazardous waste program. |
| Potential Hazards: Contain heavy metals, which may be
released into air or water if batteries are incinerated or disposed of in
unlined landfills. Use and Storage: Always follow
instructions for using and charging rechargeable batteries. Use only
the recommended charging unit. Do not attempt to recharge disposable
batteries in charger. Keep away from children and pets. Keep
away from sources of sparks or open flames.
Safer Alternatives: None.
Disposal: Many stores that sell power tools or other
rechargeable items will take your batteries for recycling.
Rechargeable batteries are also accepted for recycling at 10
SISW Transfer Stations
through the household hazardous waste program. You can also visit
the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Coalition website to find a recycling location near you. |
| Potential Hazards: Chlorine bleach is reactive and can
form toxic gases when mixed with other cleaning products. Irritant
to eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive. Use and Storage:
Wear heavy rubber gloves when using bleach. Use in a well-ventilated
area. Keep container tightly closed when not in use, and keep out of
reach of children or pets. NEVER mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
vinegar or other acids. These chemicals, when combined, produce
chloramine gas, which is highly toxic.
Safer Alternatives: Try using an oxygen-based or hydrogen
peroxide-based bleach product. You can also try using a laundry
booster, such as borax, to reduce the amount of bleach needed in the
laundry.
Disposal: Use it up or give it away. Rinse empty
containers and place in household garbage. |
| Potential Hazards: Flammable. Toxic. Harmful
or fatal if swallowed. Contaminates soil and water if poured onto
ground or into storm drain. Use and Storage: Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Keep
container tightly closed, in a cool dry place away from children and pets.
Keep away from flame or sparks.
Safer Alternatives: None.
Disposal: Use up or give away. Dispose of empty
container in household garbage. Flammable materials such as brake
fluid are accepted at 10 SISW
transfer stations as part of the household hazardous waste program. |
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