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Illegal Dumping Reporting
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to anonymously report information about the activities of people who are disposing of hazardous materials, trash or other items in places other than those legitimately set aside for this purpose.
Hazardous Materials Control
Programs that control the levels of hazardous substances that are released into the environment and manage the disposal of hazardous waste materials that are byproducts of an industrial society.
Environmental Hazards Cleanup
Programs that are responsible for eliminating pollutants, radiant or other energy or other substances from people's homes, yards or other environments once those materials have been identified as hazardous.
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Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Programs that conduct tests to ascertain whether there are harmful levels of pollutants, radiant or other energy or other hazardous materials in people's homes, yards or other environments; and/or supply test kits which can be used in the home for this purpose.
Environmental Hazards Information
Programs that provide general information about specific environmental pollutants, associated safety hazards, testing procedures and measures for remediation.
Household Hazardous Materials Information
Programs that provide fact sheets about hazardous materials which can be found in the household, suggest nonhazardous alternatives for common household products, offer general information about disposal of hazardous materials or utilize other means to increase public awareness regarding the dangers of hazardous materials in the household.
Hazardous Materials Collection Sites
Programs that sponsor sites where people can bring household cleaners, automobile products (e.g., antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, motor oil), pesticides, herbicides, paint products, outdated medicines and other hazardous materials typically found in the household for disposal. Hazardous materials are those that are labeled "corrosive", "flammable", "irritant", "toxic" or "poison" or which react when combined with other substances.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.
