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1. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
• Small residue quantities of commonly used hazardous household
waste should be absorbed by using kitty litter, newspapers, or
other absorbent material prior to discarding to prevent leakage.
These household items may include bleach, paint, paint thinner,
ammonia, metal polishers, wood finishing products, pesticides and
pool chemicals. Highly corrosive liquids (e.g.,
Hydrofluoric/Sulfuric/Muriatic Acids, etc.) or highly flammable
liquids (e.g., gasoline) should never be disposed of in the NYC
Municipal Waste Stream.
• -DSNY Rules and Regulations

2. Fact About Household Hazardous
Waste
• Household hazardous waste (HHW) is defined as any solid waste classified
as hazardous which is generated in a household by a consumer. Major
categories of household hazardous materials are household cleaners; paint
products; pesticides and fertilizers; automotive products; and arts and
crafts-related solvents and thinners

3. Geo Friend-Lee's Tips
• 1 Use kitty litter or newspaper to absorb any small residue.
• 2. Contact an appropriate private hazardous/chemical waste
company. Look in the Yellow Pages under Environmental Services.
• 3. Make sure all containers are sealed properly.
• 4. Work with a supplemental sanitation company to ensure that all
trash is sorted correctly.