Among the potentially toxic household products involved with calls
to the poison centers were:

* Personal care products, including baby oil and mouthwash containing
ethanol;

* Cleaning substances, including drain openers and oven cleaners;

* Over-the-counter pain relievers -- including ibuprofen, acetaminophen,
and aspirin -- and cough and cold medicines;

* Hydrocarbons, such as lamp oil and furniture polish; and

* Adult-strength vitamins and supplements containing iron.

The U. Money Helps Defray Costs of Collection Events

CARLISLE, Pa. Robert, Vice
President of Operations at NLR.

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awards to the same entities have been combined for brevity.
For many Connecticut residents, the
tradition of ushering in the warmer spring weather consists of an annual
spring -cleaning of their homes. It can
lead to toxicity of the human nervous system, poisoning of wildlife and
pollution of fish and water.

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According to AAPCC, poison centers nationwide received more than one
million calls about poison exposures involving children five years and younger
in 2003.info. Released into the environment, these
chemicals can create long-term pollution problems .
DEP provides information on how materials can be reused, recycled or properly
disposed of at permitted hazardous waste facilities.us, Keyword: "Recycling" or call the toll-free HHW
hotline at 1-800-346-4242.

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"Parents must act fast as well. 20207, or visit
http://www.com/cleansweep for a free
downloadable spring-cleaning universal waste guide.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than
15 ,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer
products -- such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and
household chemicals -- contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in
the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the
past 30 years. For example, compost may be used in place of
fertilizer . "If we all take some responsibility in how we handle
mercury, our world will be a lot healthier .

NLR is a leading provider of comprehensive universal waste management
services to the commercial , industrial and residential sectors throughout
New England, New Jersey and the United States.

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"Child -
resistant packaging doesn't work if it's not used properly.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at 800-638-2772 or visit CPSC's Web site at
http: //www.
"We want to make sure we are protecting Pennsylvania's precious
environment," Governor Rendell said.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a list by county of the $527,177 awarded
in household pollution prevention and electronics recycling grants.

BUCKS
Bucks County -- $79,896

CAMBRIA
Cambria County Solid Waste Authority -- $1,540

CENTRE
Centre County Solid Waste Authority -- $63,838

CHESTER
Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority -- $2,022

CLINTON
Clinton County Solid Waste Authority -- $21,836

CRAWFORD
Crawford County Solid Waste Authority -- $19,156

CUMBERLAND
Cumberland County -- $23,004

DAUPHIN
Dauphin County -- $8,092

DELAWARE
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority -- $68,748
PA Resources Council -- $27,013

ELK
Elk County -- $6,293

ERIE
Platea Borough -- $1,430
Summit Township -- $2,625

LANCASTER
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority -- $52,822

LAWRENCE
PA CleanWays of Lawrence -- $2,589

LEBANON
Lebanon County -- $25,740

LEHIGH
Lehigh County -- $45,949

McKEAN
PA CleanWays of McKean -- $418

MONROE
Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority -- $11,235

PERRY
Perry County Conservation -- $6,609

SCHUYLKILL
Schuylkill County -- $11,547

SNYDER
Snyder County Solid Waste Management Authority -- $3,188

WASHINGTON
Peters Township -- $16,465

WESTMORELAND
Loyalhanna Watershed Association -- $2,444
PA CleanWays Westmoreland -- $19,236
Westmoreland Cleanways -- $3,442

CONTACT: Kate Philips, Pennsylvania Office of the Governor ,
+1-717-783-1116, or Charlie Young, DEP, +1-717-787-1323. Bring to a retail
collection location or a municipal recycling center
-- hold lithium batteries for household hazardous waste collection day in
your town
-- using leather gloves, keep automotive batteries right side up and
carry in a non-metallic leak-proof container.

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The CPSC is committed to protecting
consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical,
or mechanical hazard. Bleach, oven
cleaner, pesticides and weed killers are all examples of common household
products that can create environmental and public health hazards if disposed
of in the regular trash or poured down the drain . If the product isn't usable, or if you can't give it away,
take it to your community's household hazardous waste collection program.pa.
Working closely with the Connecticut State Department of Environmental
Protection, the Waste Engineering and Enforcement Division of Connecticut
and various State and Federal regulatory agencies, NLR's goal is to deliver
a cost-effective and environmentally safe method of mercury disposal.

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It is Connecticut's first
and only Department of Environmental Protection permitted lamp recycling
center, whose mission is to reduce mercury contamination associated with
the improper disposal of used fluorescent and other mercury-containing
lamps and devices through educational outreach and awareness programs.

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Hazardous wastes put in the regular trash can endanger waste haulers and
landfill workers, creating the potential for harmful vapors, chemical skin
burns, fires and even explosions.
"The best way to manage household hazardous waste is to avoid creating
it ," McGinty said."
McGinty also reminded gardeners that there are safer, less toxic
alternatives for lawn and garden care that do not create the disposal problems
of household hazardous waste.

The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public
education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing
economic investment to support our communities and businesses.us.

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S. "Select the least toxic product to do the job and buy only
as much as you need .
DEP works with local governments and environmental groups to provide
residents and small businesses with safe disposal options for household
hazardous wastes.

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Rose Ann Soloway , chair of the Poison Prevention Week Council, noted that
when repackaged at home in non-child-resistant containers, medicines and
potentially hazardous household products become even more accessible and
dangerous for young children."
To get a free packet of poison prevention publications, write to "Poison
Prevention Packet," CPSC, Washington, D. Deaths,
injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation
more than $700 billion annually.
DEP also offers technical assistance to pollution-prevention organizations
and provides reimbursements to local governments , private organizations and
trade associations that sponsor household hazardous waste collection events .state.

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Many poisoning incidents occur while the products are in use and a parent
or caregiver steps away or is distracted for a moment. Consumers can obtain this release and recall
information at CPSC's Web site at http://www.
Potentially hazardous chemicals are found in many products commonly stored
around the home, such as oil-based paint, motor oil, solvents, cleaners,
degreasers , pesticides, batteries and electronic equipment.

NLR recommends the following safe and environmentally friendly ways to
remove such items from your home:

-- store used lamps in a box or case to prevent breakage and take to a
municipal recycling center
-- store batteries in a secure dry place out of the reach of children and
pets
-- when storing rechargeable batteries for collection, keep them in a
vented non-metal container in separate plastic bags.

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National Poison Prevention Week Warns: Most Child Poisonings Result from Common Household Products

S. About 30 children
die from poisonings each year, down from 450 in the 1960s.cpsc.cpsc.
"Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility.pa.

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Most of these poisonings included
products commonly found in the home.1-800-222-1222.

CPSC Recall Hotline: 800-638-2772

"
Many communities offer household hazardous waste collection events in the
spring and fall. McGinty
today urged all Pennsylvania residents to check product labels for safety
warnings and to become more aware of common products that can be hazardous to
the public health and environment if they are placed in the regular trash,
poured down the drain or dumped outside. In addition to providing vital nutrients to plants, compost helps
to retain moisture and aerate soil, and may even prevent some plant diseases .

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Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) reported today. CPSC Chairman
Hal Stratton said that more than 9 of every 10 suspected poison exposures
occur at home with readily-available household products.
Governor Edward G.NLRlamp.

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Every 7 Minutes, a Child Arrives at an Emergency Room
Due to a Suspected Poisoning

WASHINGTON, about one every seven minutes , the U.
"The alarming number of poison center calls and emergency department
visits proves that children act fast, and so do poisons," said Kathy Wruk,
president of AAPCC.gov/talk. The grants announced today reimburse up to 50 percent of the
eligible costs of conducting collection events . To find out
more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly
newsletter , visit his Web site at: http://www."

Specific household items to look for include:

-- used fluorescent lights
-- used incandescent lights (regular bulbs or flood lights)
-- glass thermometers
-- thermostats
-- mercury switches
-- batteries (small button batteries for watches and hearing aids, nickel-
cadium rechargeable batteries usually found in cell phones , lithium
batteries used in computers and cameras, car batteries)

Mercury is used in liquid , vapor and solid form depending on the particular
item and can contaminate through skin absorption or inhalation.

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The data were released today by CPSC, the National Poison Prevention Week
Council, and the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) at a
news conference to kick-off National Poison Prevention Week.org. I encourage you to protect
yourself and protect the environment by making the right choice.state.governor. Take to automotive battery
retailer, service station or repair garage or community recycling center.

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For additional information about poison
prevention and poison centers, visit http://www. Rendell today urged residents to find the best means to
dispose of hazardous materials and announced $527,177 in grants to local
governments and other registered sponsors of collection events for household
hazardous wastes .

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PRESS RELEASE Not All Trash Is Created Equal!

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"Grandparents who keep their prescription drugs in non-child-resistant
pill boxes should be especially aware of this risk," said Soloway. All materials
collected through the household hazardous waste collection programs are taken
to sites equipped to safely handle and store hazardous wastes.

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Your call will be answered by experts at your
local poison center.

"Simply stated, not all trash is created
equal and unfortunately , if not removed safely and properly, can lead to
pollution of the environment, destruction of wildlife and serious sickness
to individuals.

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(Logo: http://www. Children can get hold
of a product and swallow it during the short time it takes to answer a phone
call or doorbell.gov. "This state funding helps local
communities handle the disposal of household hazardous wastes. If you have a leftover, usable product that is
potentially hazardous, try giving it to a friend, neighbor or community group
that will use it.depweb."

People interested in learning more about proper disposal of hazardous
household waste may visit www.

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newscom. If your child swallows
or handles a potentially dangerous product, immediately call the poison center
hotline at 1-800-222-1222.html.
For more information on household hazardous waste collections, or for a
directory of county recycling coordinators, visit DEP's Web site at
http://www. Northeast Lamp Recycling (NLR), a
universal and hazardous waste recycling facility in East Windsor, today
announced a list of common household items that should not be thrown out in
garbage cans or dumpsters because they may contain mercury and other
hazardous compounds.

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"While our nation has made great progress in reducing poison -related
fatalities, we must build on our commitment to protect children from
unintentional poisonings ," urged Stratton.
Parents can do their part, he noted, by keeping harmful products and
medicines out of children's reach, storing items in their original containers,
and properly using child-resistant packaging.

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"Many Connecticut residents are not aware that they have accumulated
mercury-containing materials in their homes over the winter and more
importantly, how best to dispose of them," said Robert E.
-- Take mercury containing devices such as thermostats and mercury
switches to a community mercury collection center

"Mercury is a necessary, yet dangerous element of our life , and if just
tossed at the local dump, can lead to contamination of air, water and
soil," adds Robert.

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PA Governor Rendell Announces $527 000 for Household Pollution Prevention

, Spring cleaning and gardening are
seasonal traditions for generations of Pennsylvanians, but both activities may
involve chemicals that can harm the environment and endanger public health and
safety. Some offer collections throughout the year.
At the Hope Station neighborhood assistance program in Carlisle ,
Cumberland County, Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A.