Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are part of our
lives. Most businesses, schools, and homes use them. For example, if you
use any of the following materials, you probably create hazardous
waste.
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dyes, paints, thinners,
solvents or cleaning fluids.
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materials that burn or itch on
contact with skin.
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materials that dissolve metal,
wood, paper or clothing.
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pesticide products with warning
labels such as flammable, caustic, danger, hazardous or poison.
Hazardous wastes require special
handling. You can't put them in the dumpster, pour them down the
drain or allow them to evaporate into the air. You can't take them
to the transfer station. If you are a school or business, you can't
take them to a household hazardous waste facility.
No matter how little hazardous
waste you generate, you need to comply with regulations. Which
regulations you must comply with depends on how much waste you
produce or store.
The regulations for how to handle
hazardous waste are spelled out in the State Dangerous Waste
Regulations. The regulations address how hazardous waste must be
stored, handled, transported and disposed.
If you have hazardous materials for
disposal or have any questions concerning hazardous waste you should
contact Highline's Hazardous Waste Manager at 3928.
Last updated:
June 21, 2007
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