Sentences with phrase «as household hazardous»

The EPA classifies nail polish as household hazardous waste (perhaps a hint we shouldn't be using it) and requests that it is disposed of in a proper hazardous waste disposal site.

Not exact matches

The hazardous man - made chemical, perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA, has been used since the 1940s to make industrial and household products such as nonstick coatings, specialty tapes and heat - resistant wiring.

Scientific American reported in 2009 that a joint U.S. / Swedish study looking into the effects of household contaminants discovered that children who live in homes with vinyl floors — which can emit hazardous chemicals called phthalates — are twice as likely to develop signs of autism as kids in other homes.

Subject to this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall make and administer a compliance, safety, and accountability grant program to assist States, local governments, and other entities and persons with motor carrier safety and enforcement on highways and other public roads, new entrant safety audits, border enforcement, hazardous materials safety and security, consumer protection and household goods enforcement, and other programs and activities required to improve the safety of motor carriers as determined by the Secretary.

Many household cleaners contain contain hazardous ingredients such as organic solvents and petroleum based chemicals which can release volatile organic compounds into your indoor air.

The report has uncovered compelling and startling facts showing that common household cleaners, including some marketed as «safe» or «natural,» can be quite hazardous to the health of unwitting users.

We will also not accept household hazardous waste such as lithium ion batteries, pressurized canisters, pesticides, paint or medical sharps.

We will also not accept household hazardous waste such as pressurized canisters, pesticides, oil based paint or medical sharps, organics, broken glass, bio-medical waste, soiled diapers or expired medication.