Hazardous Household Material

Occasionally, fire departments are dispatched to a building where a chemical has spilled or the occupant has detected a strange odor, but cannot find the source. Many of these incidents involve flammable liquids, pesticides, cleaning agents, paints, polyurethane, lacquer & paint thinner, and even pepper spray.

Problems also occur when products have been used contrary to their instructions, or, by mixing them with other agents that are incompatible. It is important to follow the instructions on a product’s label and to properly dispose of any unwanted contents. Many products should not be discarded with ordinary trash. For more information on where and how to dispose of unwanted chemicals and flammable liquids, visit the RI Resource Recovery Corporation web site.

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