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Dispose of dirty carpet cleaning solution down a sink or indoor drain.
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Clean latex paint supplies in an indoor sink, not in the street.
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Pick up after your pet, bag it, and dispose in the garbage.
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Sweep driveway and sidewalks instead of hosing debris into street
or storm drain. Dispose of debris in trash.
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Use less toxic ways to control weeds. Hand pull or dig weeds instead of using herbicides.
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Empty pool or spa water onto landscaped area when chlorine residual is zero.
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Use a drain pan to catch automotive fluid when changing oil, antifreeze or other fluids.
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Use sawdust, cat litter or other absorbent material to soak up automotive
fluid drips or spills. Sweep debris and dispose in the garbage.
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Wash car on lawn or use commercial car wash to prevent soap from entering the storm drain.
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Take advantage of Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection sites near you.
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Learn waste types and disposal solutions, recycle.
For additional information:
ACHD Main Line: 208-387-6100
Stormwater Division 208-387-6250