"One of the important sources of hazardous waste is our house." Justify this statement giving examples.
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The average Australian household stores many hazardous substances or products that contain harmful elements. It can be dangerous to dispose of hazardous wastes through regular rubbish collections. Examples of household hazardous waste include:
Solvent-based paints
Pesticides and other garden chemicals
Batteries (for example car, mobile phone or regular household batteries)
Motor oils (for example from cars or mowers)
Petrol and kerosene
Cleaning and polishing chemicals
Swimming pool or spa bath chemicals
Pharmaceuticals (all medicines)
Obsolete computer equipment
Thermometers, barometers, thermostats, fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent globes (CFLs).
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