Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste is waste containing one or more dangerous ingredients.
Items that belongs in hazardous wastes:
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oil filters,
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paints,
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inks,
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glues,
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varnish,
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acids,
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solvents and photographic processing chemicals,
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pesticides,
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biocides,
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detergents and washing agents,
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cosmetics
Hazardous waste containing enhanced concentrations of hazardous substances that are harmful to the environment and to human health. A single drop can destroy thousands of liters of drinking water, so they should never be disposed of with other municipal waste!
Their volume can be reduced through carefuly purchasing; you choose products that contain less hazardous substances.
