Packing / Moving Tip
Protecting The Environment
Following are some general suggestions to help you protect the environment before, during and after your move.
Yard
Sweep instead of hosing down driveways.
Use sand or kitty litter instead of salt on icy sidewalks.
Minimize paved surfaces on property and retain as much vegetation and rural wetlands as possible.
Use water-based products rather than solvent-based.
Reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides - use mulch and organic fertilizers instead.
Mow lawn frequently to increase grass shoot density.
Home
Rinse disposable diapers before throwing them away.
Turn off the water while brushing teeth.
Recycle cardboard boxes.
Use phosphate-free laundry detergent.
Recycle whenever possible.
Automobile & Traveling
Keep your car tuned.
Recycle and dispose of oil safely.
Wash your car on grass.
Don't litter.
Garbage - Non-hazardous and non-recyclable
Call the Solid Waste Division in your county for disposal instructions and transfer stations in your area.
Garbage - Recyclable Material, such as aluminum cans, papers, appliances.
Call the Solid Waste Division/Recycling in your county for instructions.
Hazardous Wastes - Paints, oil, pesticides, dyes, coolants
Call the Solid Waste Division/Hazardous Wastes in your county for instructions.
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