Pollution Solutions

Automotive Care

• Maintain your car to prevent fluid leaks.
• Recycle motor oil, antifreeze, etc at an automotive center.
• Dispose of oil in a curbside motor oil pickup program.
• Never hose down spills into the gutter!
• Use kitty litter to clean up leaks and spills.

Household Care

• Avoid purchasing oil-based paint!
• Save and reuse paint thinner and brush cleaners whenever possible.
• Rinse water-based paint brushes in the sink.
• Oil and water-based paint cans can be put in the garbage once they are empty and dry.
• Dispose of unused oil-based paints, thinners, and solvents at a hazardous waste collection event.
• Pool Water Brochure

Lawn Care

• Purchase household and garden products that are "least toxic" to the environment.
• See our Pest Control Page.
• Apply all household and garden products sparingly.
• Always use products in accordance with the instructions on the label.
• Do not apply lawn or garden products when rain is forecasted.
• Dispose of pesticides or fertilizers at a local household hazardous waste collection event.

Animal Care

• Shovel up animal wastes, seal in bags, and throw away in a garbage can.
• Animal wastes may also be flushed down the toilet.

Trash Disposal

• Sweep patios rather than hose debris into gutters.
• Place garden refuse at curbside on collection day, without blocking the gutter.