Make sure you dispose of your oil using a D.E.R.M. approved hauler. Oil filters might be contaminated with toxic metals. Drain and send them to an approved recycler. Used lead-acid batteries should be returned to a supplier or reclaimer promptly because lead and sulfuric acid can contaminate soil and water. Lead exposure has been shown to cause mental retardation.
Children are more susceptible to effects of lead than adults.
This is especially economical for larger tires used by trucks or buses. D.E.R.M. Since tires pose a fire hazard, check with your local Fire Department for storage requirements. You must set up a date to dump your tires. The South Dade Landfill accepts waste from the general public. To avoid any risk, workers are urged to use at least a half-face respirator with a HEPA filter cartridge.