There are some items around the house that are dangerous if they are just thrown away with the regular garbage. These items can damage the environment and injure plant and animal life.

Painting Supplies

• Acrylic paint
• Oil-based paint
• Latex paint
• Paint stripper
• Model airplane paint
• Paint thinner
• Turpentine
• Mineral spirits
• Artists thinners, mediums

• Chemistry sets
• Resins, fiberglass, epoxy
• Glues and cements
• Rubber cement thinner
• Photographic chemicals
• Wood preservatives and solutions

Your local waste management agency has information on how to properly dispose of these items. Learn more about safer alternatives to some household products by visiting the Savemors' house next to the school!

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