AROUND THE HOME TIPS

Hazardous Materials

  • Be aware that many chemicals found around the home are toxic. Select less-toxic alternatives, or better yet, use non-toxic substitutes wherever possible.

  • Never pour unwanted chemicals down the drain; contact Lane County's Household Hazardous Waste Program for disposal options. 541-682-4120

  • Buy chemicals only in the amount you plan to use.

Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  • Buy only what you need and find ways to get by with less.

  • Buy at thrift stores and garage sales.

  • Rent, borrow or share items not often used. The ToolBox Project is a volunteer-driven tool-lending library open to residents of Lane County located at 2235 Adams. St.

  • Donate used items to charity or thrift organizations.

  • BRING Recycling has salvaged and surplus building materials, garden supplies, tools, and more.
    Find them at 4446 Franklin Blvd. in Glenwood.

Waste Prevention

  • Take your own cloth bags or used paper bags for groceries.

  • Request “No bag please” for small purchases.

  • Maintain a compost pile or worm bin for food scraps and yard debris.

  • Use rechargeable batteries.

  • Purchase reusable products with post-consumer recycled content.