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Here’s how to dispose of these items the responsible way. Lorena Fernandez / Shutterstock.com
Next time you think about tossing used batteries, prescription drugs or certain other common household items in the trash, hold up. Throwing away items that contain hazardous substances or materials can pose a risk to both public health and the environment. You may already know that you shouldn’t throw away things like motor oil, a water contaminant that degrades slowly, or antifreeze…