Cleaning and Home Supplies
Preventing chemical contamination and promoting the use of cleaner materials are important in protecting human health and the environment. Products with minimal toxic materials reduce potential exposure to harmful substances when they are used, and ensure that toxic waste do not end up in landfills, waters supplies or contribute to air pollution. The city has an excellent Household Hazardous Waste program to help residents responsibly dispose of their waste products. Alternatives and safe disposal options for many home and office products are included in a guide sponsored by the Public Works Household Hazardous Waste Program
Currently, the city uses less toxic chemicals such as cleaning products. The city also reviews chemicals that are used in city facilities to ensure that the safest product available is purchased and used by city employees.
Janitorial/Cleaning Products
- Find environmentally preferred janitorial and cleaning products at Green Seal.
Pesticides
- The US Environmental Protection Agency provides information about Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an alternative to using pesticides.
Mercury (Thermometers)
- For a list of consumer items that may contain mercury and proper disposal methods, please visit the US Environmental Protection Agency webpage.