Give Chems a Good Spanking
{ Cleaning It Out - Junk in the Trunk... }
Give Chems a Good Spanking
Need to unload potentially toxic things like old cleaning products, ewaste, or expired or unused meds? No problem - safe disposal keeps them from seeping into water supplies through drains and landfills.
Earth911.com - type in your zip code and what you want to recycle - batteries for example - and find nearby drop sites. (Then get some rechargeable batteries and never have to do it again.)
SMARxT Disposal - med disposal options for those who don't have a local drop spot.
The Big Green Box - many businesses from Walgreens to Taco Bell participate in this electronic and battery recycling program.
*Check with your local sanitation department, or water and power provider to find out about local HHW drop-off sites and collection events.
STAT: The U.S. Geological Survey found that more than 80% of sampled rivers tested positive for meds like antibiotics, birth control hormones, and antidepressants.
