1. Clean up your act! Do you have a garage or basement that looks like this? Do you know where to get rid of all of this stuff?

2. Problems Old products can be a safety and environment al hazard –Increased risk of leaking and accidents

3. Improper Disposal Don’t dispose products by: –Septic system –Burning –Dumping

4. Clean Sweep Accepts –Pesticides –Mercury No charge Make appointment

5. Other Options Local communities or counties have HHW disposal

6. Safety Always use appropriate safety equipment when handling chemicals Don’t keep chemicals that can not or will not be used

7. For more information Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program, State of Michigan – www.michigan.gov/mda www.michigan.gov/mda Michigan Department of Environmental Quality – www.michigan.gov/deqwww.michigan.gov/deq Michigan State University Pesticide Education – www.pested.msu.eduwww.pested.msu.edu