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Quick – when you hear the word reactive, what’s your first thought? For many of us, it’s the image of the cartoon scientist mixing chemicals that suddenly go kaboom. In reality, some everyday materials are reactive, which means they may react spontaneously with air or water to produce a gas or explode. What's included? Fortunately, reactive items in your household should be few and far between. Bleach and many scrubbing and dishwashing detergents contain chlorine, which could form a toxic gas if they come into contact with ammonia, lye or acids. Some automotive materials, like coating material or cream hardener, may contain isocyanates, which are highly reactive compounds. So if you’ve got leftover cream hardener from the last time you worked on your hobby car, take care and don’t leave disposal to chance.
Read product labels carefully and take all precautions with these materials. And, when, you’re done, return them to your local Municipal Recycling Facility or a collection event in your community.
It's time to Make the Drop – Orange Drop! Learn more about where you can return these materials in your community. Enter your postal code into the search box to find the location nearest you and to locate our retail partners. Results may take up to 60 to 90 seconds to appear (Enter your postal code without spaces eg. A1B2C3)
Before going to a depot we recommend that you check the municipal website to review any residency restrictions or changes in hours or events.
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