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The average home can accumulate as much as 100 pounds (45 kilograms) of hazardous waste in the basement, the garage, and storage closets. The list of hazardous substances includes common items such as toilet, drain, and oven cleaners, batteries, wood preservatives, oil-based paints, and flea repellants and shampoos for pets. Check to see if there is a safe disposal program for these items in your community or at a local business. (Some garages or automotive supply companies accept used oil or car batteries.) And did you know that some old electronic devices such as MP3 players and cell phones contain lead, chromium, and mercury? Try “e-cycling” these devices. The Electronic Industries Alliance E-Cycling website (www.eiae.org) compiles a list of nationwide e-cyclers by zip code.