Don't use as many hazardous products! There are many safer alternatives, but if you have to use a hazardous product, keep the following in mind…

• The best way to reduce the amount of haz waste you create is to use safer alternatives.
• Buy the smallest amount that you need for the job.
• Buy the product with the lowest level of warning on the label. For example, buy "caution" vs. "poison."
• Use up what you have first.
• If you can't use it up, give it to someone who will.
• Dispose of household hazardous waste safely. In King County, call the hazards line at (206) 296-4692 or 1-888-TOXIC-ED.
  

If you have to use hazardous products, use the following precautions.

• Read and follow directions carefully.
• Use them in well-ventilated areas.
• Avoid using aerosols whenever possible. (Fine aerosol mist may be breathed in, damaging lung tissue or entering the blood stream).
• Keep products out of reach of children and pets.