The Hazardous Materials Commission Survey
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The Hazardous Materials Commission advises the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors about the safe management and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. Please take this short survey to help us better understand your concerns.
1.
Do you know the location of the nearest place for you to properly dispose of household hazardous wastes?
yes
no
2.
Do you think your disposal options for household hazardous waste are adequate?
yes
no
3.
If no, explain:
4.
Are you interested in learning about less-toxic alternatives for household products containing hazardous chemicals such as cleaning products, pesticides, paints and stains?
yes
no
5.
Do you know about the County’s Community Warning system (CWS)?
yes
no
6.
If Yes, What it the purpose?
7.
Do you know how the County’s CWS advises people to Shelter-in-Place?
yes
no
8.
If Yes, How?
9.
Do you know what steps you need to take to Shelter-in-Place?
yes
no
10.
List:
11.
Do you know where to call when you have a complaint or question about hazardous materials?
yes
no
12.
If Yes, Where?
13.
What hazardous material issues most concern you? (pick three)
Improper disposal of hazardous products from the home
Abandoned contaminated industrial sites
Accidental releases from industrial facilities
Accidental releases from pipelines
Spills from railcars, ships or tanker trucks
Fires involving hazardous materials from sources such as industries, pipelines, commercial facilities, truck and railcars
Illegal dumping of hazardous materials in streams or stormdrains
Household use of products containing hazardous chemicals
Leaking underground storage tanks
Other, explain
14.
What sources of hazardous materials do you think most affect your health? (pick three)
Contaminated drinking water
Abandoned contaminated industrial sites
Contaminated seafood
Household products such as cleaning, painting, hobbies, and auto maintenance
Illegally dumped hazardous wastes
Accidental releases from industrial facilities
Accidental transportation-related releases from railcars, truck, ships or pipelines
Fires at industrial facilities, railcars, trucks, ships or pipelines
Other, explain
15.
Do you know how to tell if a product is hazardous?
yes
no
not sure
16.
If Yes, How?
17.
How do you currently dispose of the following household products containing hazardous chemicals?
A–take to a proper collection facility
B–trash
C–sink or toilet
D–curbside pickup
E–dump down stormdrain or on ground
Auto fluids (oil, antifreeze, solvents)
Paints and cleaning solvents
Leftover cleaning products
Household batteries
Leftover prescription drugs
Fluorescent bulbs
Electronic wastes (computer equipment, TVs, cell phones, other electronic devices)
Other hazardous chemicals used in the home
18.
What other Hazardous Materials issues are you interested in?
19.
What is your home Zip Code?
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