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Household Hazardous Waste
Welcome to the Topic Hub for Household Hazardous Waste.
This primer is intended as a quick guide to the essential P2 information on Household hazardous waste topic hubs
as well as a compilation of pertinent on-line resources.
Background and Overview
This section contains basic information about what HHW is, and the scope of the issue in the US. This information should prove useful to those seeking general understanding of HHW, including policymakers, grantwriters, trade groups, researchers, journalists, and those newly assigned to the issue.
Management Options
Here is where you'll find information about disposal and treatment options and the importance of a dedicated HHW program. It contains references to some "how-to" documents on operating programs. With user assistance, we will build a collection of sample ordinances, regulations, and contracts used by programs across the country.
Consumer Education
Disposal of HHW is only the beginning. A successful program reduces the amount of HHW by educating household members. This section describes necessary components of a successful education campaign. It includes references to general HHW fact sheets for use in an outreach and education campaign.
Best Practice
Strategies for reducing the environmental impact of HHW include redesigning the goods purchased and placing responsibility with the manufacturer. This section also contains suggested alternatives for common HHW waste streams such as paint and cleaners.
Where to Go for P2 Help
Several organizations and resources that provide services to HHW programs, or who offer expertise to the HHW community can be found here.
Complete List of Links
This section is a complete list of Household Hazardous Materials URLs. Some of these links have been reviewed and rated
by professionals with vast experience in Household Hazardous Materials. Other P2Rx visitors would benefit
from your reviews and ratings of our topic-oriented links.
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