Many household products contain toxic, hazardous ingredients. If the label says “danger,” “caution,” or “warning,” you can be sure it is harmful to our water, families, and animals.
Proper disposal at the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System household hazardous waste facilities are key to protecting our water.
Pouring these products down the drain is harmful to our water and costly at the wastewater treatment plant. These costs are passed on to the rate payer.
Choosing less harmful alternatives at the store will help limit the harm toxic chemicals do to our water.
Water friendly recipes:
Bath/sink Cleaner: Sprinkle baking soda, scrub, and rinse
Drain Cleaner: 1/2 cup of baking soda in drain followed by 1 cup of vinegar let fizz and then add 2 cups of boiling water
Toilet Cleaner: Scrub with a solution of 1/2 cup borax in 1 gallon of water
Resource: For household hazardous waste disposal, contact Spokane Regional Solid Waste at www.solidwaste.org, or call (509) 625-6800.
For toxics I pledge to:
- Get rid of toxic household and yard products at Spokane Regional Solid Waste household hazardous waste drop points where disposal is FREE!
- Buy the least hazardous product for the job, read the label carefully and use the proper amount.
- Buy and use the safest environmentally friendly household and yard products.
- Try a safe and effective alternative recipe.
