Article: POTENTIALLY TOXIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NO LONGER ALLOWED IN TRASH BINS OF CALIFORNIA HOMES, BUSINESSES

The California Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:

Nearly everyone uses them batteries, fluorescent lights, thermostats and small electronics, and many people don't think twice about tossing them in the trash. Starting today,households and small businesses will be required to recycle or properly dispose of these items under new state regulations governing the disposal of hazardous wastes. In 2000, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) adopted new regulations governing "universal waste," common household items that are deemed hazardous to people and the environment. In order to allow city and county waste management agencies time to develop the ...

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