Whether it’s spring cleaning or your in-laws decide on a surprise visit from out of town. Whatever the reason, properly disposing of household chemicals and hazardous waste is a massive MUST. But don’t worry, here’s what you need to know for proper disposal in Lubbock, Texas.
What Are Household Hazardous Waste Items?
According to the City of Lubbock website, hazardous wastes are classified as any “household products that can be harmful and create environmental problems, if not used, stored, or disposed of properly.”
What makes these dangerous products hazardous is the fact that many are flammable, explosive, poisonous, reactive, and/or carcinogenic (substances that are able to cause cancer).
It’s not just ingesting these products that causes high risk. Just by being in the same room as some of these chemicals can be enough to affect your health. Inhaling gasses and absorbing through the skin are other common ways our bodies are affected by hazardous household products…