AROUND THE HOME TIPS

Hazardous Materials

• Be aware that many chemicals found around the home are toxic. Select less-toxic alternatives, or better yet, use non-toxic substitutes wherever possible.
• Never pour unwanted chemicals down the drain; contact Lane County's Household Hazardous Waste Program for disposal options.
• Buy chemicals only in the amount you plan to use.

Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Buy only what you need and find ways to get by with less.
• Buy at thrift stores and garage sales.
• Rent, borrow or share items not often used.
• Donate used items to charity or thrift organizations.

Waste Prevention

• Take your own cloth bags or used paper bags for groceries.
• Request “No bag please” for small purchases.
• Maintain a compost pile or worm bin for food scraps and yard debris.
• Use rechargeable batteries.
• Purchase reusable products with post-consumer recycled content.