Public Education and Outreach How You Can Help

Simple Steps Can Make A Big Difference

• Dispose of dirty carpet cleaning solution down a sink or indoor drain.
• Clean latex paint supplies in an indoor sink, not in the street.
• Pick up after your pet, bag it, and dispose in the garbage.
• Sweep driveway and sidewalks instead of hosing debris into street or storm drain. Dispose of debris in trash.
• Use less toxic ways to control weeds. Hand pull or dig weeds instead of using herbicides.
• Empty pool or spa water onto landscaped area when chlorine residual is zero.

• Use a drain pan to catch automotive fluid when changing oil, antifreeze or other fluids.
• Use sawdust, cat litter or other absorbent material to soak up automotive fluid drips or spills. Sweep debris and dispose in the garbage.
• Wash car on lawn or use commercial car wash to prevent soap from entering the storm drain.
• Take advantage of Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection sites near you.
• Learn waste types and disposal solutions, recycle.

Fact Sheets Information at a Glance

• Caring for Stormwater Basins and Swales

• No Leaves in the Street
• Storm Drain Locations Map  (GIS Application)

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