Animals that live in or drink from contaminated water may die. Take your used anti-freeze to a local service station for recycling. Paint thinners, mothballs, drain and overn cleaners, and many other household products contain toxic materials that can be a threat to public health and the environment. Contact your local Solid Waste Management Office for information on hazardous waste collection or disposal in your area. Use natural or less toxic alternatives.
Paints containing lead are particularly dangerous.
For small quantities of latex or water-based paints, stuff the can loosely with newspaper, let dry, reseal, and discard in the trash.