In observance of Poison Prevention Week, the Kent County, Michigan, Department of Public Works (DPW) is highlighting its SafeChem program and Swap Shop, which offer residents a safe way to dispose of potentially dangerous materials.
Poison Prevention Week takes place March 16-22. The DPW’s free SafeChem program and Swap Shop are offered year-round, and the department encourages Kent County residents to take advantage of these resources to protect their families and the environment.
“The DPW offers numerous resources, including our SafeChem program and Swap Shop, to help residents dispose of hazardous waste and keep our community safe and healthy,” DPW Director Dar Baas says. “We encourage residents to use these resources instead of flushing hazardous waste, dumping it on the ground, spilling it into waterways or putting it in their trash or recycling bin. This helps ensure hazardous materials are safely disposed of and that less waste is placed in a landfill.”…