The more toxic a product, the more important that it be disposed of carefully. If you have to discard hazardous cleaning products, check their labels for special disposal instructions. You can also find out which items your town or city accepts on hazardous-waste collection days and follow those guidelines. More specific advice on disposing of various hazardous materials can be found on the EPA’s Household Hazardous Waste Web site, or the Earth 911 Web site.
Rinse and recycle whenever possible. Unless you’re dealing with hazardous chemicals, the empty plastic containers of cleaning products can often be rinsed out and recycled. Check to see that the number inside the chasing arrows on the bottom of the container is accepted for recycling in your community.
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