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<br />~ <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />Reduce Reuse Rethink <br />Household Hazardous Waste! <br /> <br />... <br /> <br />... <br /> <br />What do these products have in common? <br /> <br />oven cleaner <br />bug spray <br />bleach <br />paint <br />paint thinner <br /> <br />floor wax <br />silver polish <br />drain cleaner <br />car wax <br />anti-freeze <br /> <br />motor oil <br />kerosene <br />weed and feed <br /> <br />· They can be dangerous to children and pets if not stored safely. <br />· They can be dangerous if not used properly. <br />· They can become household hazardous waste. <br /> <br />Things to think about: <br /> <br />· Before buying a product, ask yourself if you really need it. <br />· If you do need it, think about how much you will use. <br />. Buy only as much as you need right now. (The large economy size only saves money if <br />you use all of it.) <br /> <br />Read labels. Look for these words: <br />Warning <br />Danger <br />Keep out of reach of children <br />Use with adequate ventilation <br />Dispose of properly <br /> <br />Poison <br />Flammable <br />Corrosive <br />Caution <br /> <br />If you see these words on a product: <br />· Read the directions carefully before you buy. <br />· Follow the directions carefully when you use it. <br />· Read and understand the first aid instructions. <br /> <br />If you have product left over: <br />· Keep it in the original container. <br />· Store as directed on the label, in an area safe from children and pets. <br />· Call 633-EASY for information on safe disposal. <br /> <br />You can Protect the Earth by making wise choices. For more information, call: <br />Ramsey County Public Health 292-7825 <br />If any of these products are accidentally swallowed, call: <br />Poison Control Center 221-2113 <br /> <br />Publiøhed by the Ramoey County Board ofCommi..ionera <br />Hal Norgard, Choir, District 7 <br />Diane Ahren., District 4 Duene McCarty, District 1 <br />John Finley, District 3 Don SaJverde. Di.trict 2 <br />Ruby Hunt, Di.trict 5 Warren Schaber. Di.trict 6 <br />Terry Schutten, Executive Director <br /> <br />printed on recycled paper <br />