Category Archives: Hazardous Waste & Toxic Reduction

Earth Day Beach Cleanup

Earth Day Beach Cleanup – Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9am-11:00am

Earth Day Beach Cleanup,  Saturday, April 20 from 9:00am to 11:00am takes place this year at Surfer’s Knoll, 1560 Spinnaker Drive (See Map below). Due to the fact that the event is so popular, volunteers wishing to assist are being

Earth Day Beach Cleanup

Earth Day Beach Cleanup – Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9am-11:00am

Earth Day Beach Cleanup,  Saturday, April 20 from 9:00am to 11:00am takes place this year at Surfer’s Knoll, 1560 Spinnaker Drive (See Map below). Due to the fact that the event is so popular, volunteers wishing to assist are being

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Clean It Green & Safe with Less Toxic Products

Did you know that many household cleaning products, while even used “as directed” could be hazardous to your health as well as the environment? Many household products are toxic and can be hazardous to your health, they can also pose

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Clean It Green & Safe with Less Toxic Products

Did you know that many household cleaning products, while even used “as directed” could be hazardous to your health as well as the environment? Many household products are toxic and can be hazardous to your health, they can also pose

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STOP Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Items From Getting In the Trash

Did you know that it’s illegal for certain household items to be tossed in the trash? Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) items include:  aerosol cans, adhesives, fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), household cleaning solutions (ammonia and bleach), fertilizers, pesticides,

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STOP Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Items From Getting In the Trash

Did you know that it’s illegal for certain household items to be tossed in the trash? Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) items include:  aerosol cans, adhesives, fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), household cleaning solutions (ammonia and bleach), fertilizers, pesticides,

Broken-CFL

I Broke a CFL! How do I safely clean it up?

I broke a CFL!  How do I safely clean it up? EPA Tips: Cleaning up a Broken CFL The EPA provides a detailed list of tips and cleanup instructions to help you safely dispose of a broken CFL in your

Broken-CFL

I Broke a CFL! How do I safely clean it up?

I broke a CFL!  How do I safely clean it up? EPA Tips: Cleaning up a Broken CFL The EPA provides a detailed list of tips and cleanup instructions to help you safely dispose of a broken CFL in your

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Livin’ Green in 2013: New Year’s Resolutions That Make A Difference

While your making your New Year’s resolutions in your personal and professional life.  Keep the environment in mind! Here are some green tips to help save the planet that can also help you save on your pocketbook! •Buy local, fresh,

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Livin’ Green in 2013: New Year’s Resolutions That Make A Difference

While your making your New Year’s resolutions in your personal and professional life.  Keep the environment in mind! Here are some green tips to help save the planet that can also help you save on your pocketbook! •Buy local, fresh,

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Only Rain Down the Drain: 10 Great Stormwater Tips Around the House & Office

When it Rains…it gets into the Drain!  10 Great Stormwater Tips to be mindful of that help preserve and protect the environment! 1.  Never dump anything down a storm drain or drainage ditch.  The storm drain system conveys storm water

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Only Rain Down the Drain: 10 Great Stormwater Tips Around the House & Office

When it Rains…it gets into the Drain!  10 Great Stormwater Tips to be mindful of that help preserve and protect the environment! 1.  Never dump anything down a storm drain or drainage ditch.  The storm drain system conveys storm water

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERT: Green Ideas for washing your car at home

By Christine Wied When it is time to wash your car or recreational vehicle, the “greenest” or sustainable choice is a self or full-service car wash where the wastewater is collected and treated. If you employ a mobile car washing

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERT: Green Ideas for washing your car at home

By Christine Wied When it is time to wash your car or recreational vehicle, the “greenest” or sustainable choice is a self or full-service car wash where the wastewater is collected and treated. If you employ a mobile car washing

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Safe & Easy Ways To Dispose of Toxic Household Hazardous Waste

Do you have any of these items you’d like to safely dispose of? Batteries (auto & household) Aerosol Cans Fluorescent tubes & compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL’s) Paint Motor oil and filters Gasoline Pesticides and fertilizers Paint thinners and lacquer

HHWaste

Safe & Easy Ways To Dispose of Toxic Household Hazardous Waste

Do you have any of these items you’d like to safely dispose of? Batteries (auto & household) Aerosol Cans Fluorescent tubes & compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL’s) Paint Motor oil and filters Gasoline Pesticides and fertilizers Paint thinners and lacquer

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Tips From The Expert: Poison Prevention & Proper Use of Toxic Materials

    By Christine Wied March 18-24 is the 50th anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week. Every 13 seconds, U.S. Poison Control Centers (PCC) receive a call about someone exposed to poison. Forty percent of the calls involve a child

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Tips From The Expert: Poison Prevention & Proper Use of Toxic Materials

    By Christine Wied March 18-24 is the 50th anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week. Every 13 seconds, U.S. Poison Control Centers (PCC) receive a call about someone exposed to poison. Forty percent of the calls involve a child

No FOG (fats, oils, grease) down the drain!  Save your pipes and laterals.

No FOG (Fats, Oils or Grease down the drain!)

Protect your pipes & laterals – NEVER put fats, oils or grease down the drain. WATCH the VIDEO to find out more and how you can save and conserve!

No FOG (fats, oils, grease) down the drain!  Save your pipes and laterals.

No FOG (Fats, Oils or Grease down the drain!)

Protect your pipes & laterals – NEVER put fats, oils or grease down the drain. WATCH the VIDEO to find out more and how you can save and conserve!