Stormwater Quality Program

In Your Home

Rinse out water-based (latex) paint brushes in the sink or dispose of them in the trash.
When using chemicals, detergents and pesticides, use only the amount recommended by the manufacturer and use them according to the directions.
Purchase household and garden products that are "least toxic" to the environment.
Avoid purchasing oil-based paint.
Find the nearest recycling center to dispose of your hazardous waste.
Properly dispose of mercury containing items such as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and sliver mercury thermostats by taking them to a local Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility. For more information, visit bemercuryfree.net or call (916) 875-6644.