Every home has dangerous products. These dangerous products include the ones labeled “caution,” “toxic,” “danger,” “hazard,” “warning,” “poisonous,” “reactive,” “corrosive,” or “flammable.”
Before you buy:
Read labels before purchasing products for words like “caution,” “toxic,” “danger,” “hazard,” “warning,” “poisonous,” “reactive,” “corrosive,” or “flammable.”
Choose non-toxic alternatives that have a third-party certification like EPA’s Safer Choice, Green Seal, or ECOLOGO or select the least toxic products when possible.
Choose the smallest container to meet your needs.
Share products with neighbors or others so less is purchased overall.
At home:
Always store products in their original container with the original label. Store away from extreme temperatures
Store all toxic products away from children and animals in safe, tight, leak-proof containers.
Follow label directions and use only what is needed.
NEVER mix products. Mixing products can cause explosive or poisonous chemical reactions.
Never eat, drink, or smoke when handling hazardous materials.
Clean up properly after use.
Safe disposal:
Residents can visit www.rutlandcountyswac.org to learn about your options for safely disposing of household hazardous waste products.
Keep your family and community safe by reducing your use of toxic household chemicals and properly disposing of what you no longer need! Learn more at www.disposewithcare.vt.gov
