Please take the following precautions when packing and transporting items to a household hazardous waste facility:

Before transporting:

• You may want to wear rubber gloves, long sleeves and eye protection when handling hazardous waste items (in case of leak or spill).
• When possible, bring items in their original containers, or clearly mark contents on container.
• Inspect containers for damage or leaks, and tighten all lids before transporting.
• NEVER MIX CHEMICALS! Toxic fumes or an explosion can result.
• To transport, line your vehicle with plastic, and place containers upright in sturdy cardboard boxes and pad with newspapers.
• Put in truck or rear of your vehicle (not on passenger seat).
• Secure the boxes to prevent them from sliding or spilling.
• Do not transport hazardous waste in the same part of your vehicle as children or pets.

During transport:

• When transporting, keep the vehicle ventilated and place combustibles out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
• Don't eat, drink or smoke while handling household hazardous wastes or transporting them.

At household hazardous waste facility:

• Please make household hazardous waste facility collection staff aware of any unidentified/unknown hazardous waste you are delivering.

After transporting:

• Wash your hands and face after handling these materials.