Hazardous & Special Waste Resources

WI ELECTRONICS RECYCLING ADVOCACY TOOLKIT

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PHARMACEUTICAL COLLECTION:

• WI DNR "Guidance for Safe Management of Household Pharmaceuticals"
• WI DNR  "Collecting Unwanted Household Pharmaceuticals"
  

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES:

• National Institute of Health - Household Products Database
• Health and Safety Information on Household Products
• Minnesota's Green Guardian Site "How to Handle HHW"
• Learn about health effects of common chemicals
  

ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS:

• Oregon State's "The Hazardless Home Handbook"
• Nova Scotia's Guide to Less Toxic Products
• Free CD Guide to Green Cleaning in institutional and business buildings
  

MERCURY:

• Mercury Press Release
• Thermostat Recycling
  

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS:

• King County "Laboratory Waste Management Guide"
• Washington's program to help school labs  manage chemicals
• EPA's Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign
• Tennessee School Chemical Cleanout Campaign
  

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION FOR KIDS:

• Kids link -  National Institute of Health
  

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTACTS/ORGANIZATIONS:

• North America Hazardous Materials Management Association
• List serve for professionals in EPA Region 9.