Gardening
| The symbols under “Disposal Method” suggest the best disposal procedure for each hazardous product listed. The following disposal symbols mean: | |
 | Pour down the drain with plenty of water. If you use a septic tank, take special caution. Read the product labels to determine if it will be harmful to your septic tank. If it is, take to the Household Hazardous Waste Program. |
 | Place in the garbage. |
 | Recycle. |
 | Always try to use up or recycle the product first. If this is not possible, take to a Household Hazardous Waste Drop Site, find vendors at the Spokane Waste Directory or call the Recycling Information Hotline at 509-477-6800. |
Hazardous Materials & Alternatives in the Garden
| Type of Waste | Disposal Method | Alternatives/Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Fertilizer | | Use compost, manure, bone meal, fish emulsion or other organic amendments. |
| Fungicide | | Remove diseased plants, leaves, and branches, and dispose. |
| Insecticides / pesticides | | Call the Recycling Hotline for information about alternatives. |
| Moss killer | | Use zinc or copper flashing. Thatch and fertilize. Infrequent and heavy lawn watering encourages rooting and will help dry out moss. Thin trees to reduce shade. |
| Slug and snail poison | | Use copper strips. Call the Recycling Hotline for an info sheet on alternatives. |
| Weed killer / herbicides | | Weed manually. Call the Recycling Hotline for an info sheet on alternatives. |
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