primitive wants to dispose of personal care products

[franksolich]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1093990

Oh my.

no_hypocrisy (25,754 posts)    Sun Sep 7, 2014, 04:38 PM

What do I do to dispose of personal care products?

Again, I'm clearing out my father's home to sell it.

There are at least 20 half-used bottles of shampoo, conditioners, cologne, aftershave, etc.
 
I want to recycle the bottles but I don't feel I should pour the contents down the drain even with water filtration, etc. Nor do I think I should pour them outside. I'm not going to use them.
 
Do I just empty them into the garbage and recycle the bottles?

NYC_SKP (60,903 posts)    Sun Sep 7, 2014, 04:42 PM

1. Tough call, available services vary by location.

In some parts of California, for example, waste disposal services might take them all and do the right thing.
 
Some cities might allow donation to shelters.

In no event should they go into the sewer or storm drain.

In most cases, however, it's probably best to dump them in a landfill, unless they are petroleum or solvent based, in which case they present a special hazard.
 
Good on you for wanting to know and wanting to recycle the containers, at least.

^^^Skippy.

ret5hd (10,507 posts)    Sun Sep 7, 2014, 04:54 PM

2. Homeless shelters

[GOBUCKS]

ret5hd (10,507 posts)    Sun Sep 7, 2014, 04:54 PM

2. Homeless shelters

Good idea.

The guys there will drink most of that stuff.

[I_B_Perky]

Try nursing homes dummie.

[dane]

but I don't feel I should pour the contents down the drain even with water filtration

It seems to me washing the stuff off one's body and out of the hair sends it down the same drain.

Can these people make no decision at all on their own, without a hive consensus?

[JohnnyReb]

I have a great idea for DUmmie, use it yourself. It's obvious that DUmmie doesn't have much first hand experience with personal care products.

[FiddyBeowulf]

If the products are non-toxic I suggest you chug them down like a frat boy being hazed, it is for the environment after all.

[VelvetElvis]

I have a great idea for DUmmie, use it yourself. It's obvious that DUmmie doesn't have much first hand experience with personal care products.

But, but, then the DUmmie might melt or something, what with being exposed to soap for probably the first time in its miserable and worthless life.

Wait a minute...

On second thought, go ahead, Dummie, use 'em on up.  There's definitely a chance of some significant upside.

[franksolich]

The big guy from Bellevue's pal (although I don't understand the nature of their association, as she lives far away from him), the primitive with a sensitive bottom, the primitive who's still looking for a charity for the homeless operated by atheists; one of the most notorious tightwads, skinflints, on Skins's island:

Curmudgeoness (14,849 posts)    Sun Sep 7, 2014, 09:10 PM

3. Too bad you don't know someone like me.

Although I would not have use for the cologne and aftershave, I would have no problem taking half-used shampoos, soaps, etc. Do you know anyone who is struggling financially? Every little bit helps when you have cash problems. It isn't like you are talking about half-eaten candy bars.
 
I don't know if homeless shelters or other crisis centers would take these or not. Some places, it would not be legal for them to take them. But it would be worth a call.

[Gina]

no_hypocrisy (25,754 posts)    Sun Sep 7, 2014, 04:38 PM

What do I do to dispose of personal care products?

Again, I'm clearing out my father's home to sell it.

There are at least 20 half-used bottles of shampoo, conditioners, cologne, aftershave, etc.

In no event should they go into the sewer or storm drain.

Where does shampo and conditioner go when you use it? 

[Gina]

Curmudgeoness (14,849 posts)    Sun Sep 7, 2014, 09:10 PM

3. Too bad you don't know someone like me.

Although I would not have use for the cologne and aftershave, I would have no problem taking half-used shampoos, soaps, etc. Do you know anyone who is struggling financially? Every little bit helps when you have cash problems. It isn't like you are talking about half-eaten candy bars.
 .

Am I awful that my first thought is to take him up on his offer but add nair to all the bottles of shampoo and conditioner? 

[Big Dog]

Where does shampo and conditioner go when you use it?

Shhhh. You'll only confuse them.

 

[Big Dog]

Curmudgeoness (14,849 posts)    Sun Sep 7, 2014, 09:10 PM

3. Too bad you don't know someone like me.

Although I would not have use for the cologne and aftershave, I would have no problem taking half-used shampoos, soaps, etc. Do you know anyone who is struggling financially? Every little bit helps when you have cash problems. It isn't like you are talking about half-eaten candy bars.

Here's a great idea for the DUmmy:

Put all that stuff in a box, and put the box in your car.

Drive around town.

Every time you see one of those "homeless" people panhandling at an intersection or on-ramp, give them a bottle, jar, or box of used personal care items.

Be sure to shout "You're Welcome!" at the top of your lungs when you give that bearded hobo a half-used box of Tampax. You'll really make his day!

And please, oh please, take a video of each act of kindness so we can enjoy it, too.

Come to think of it, that would be a great idea for the other DUmmy who can't figure out what to do with her dead gay son's old gay sex toys. Hobos love butt plugs!

[SVPete]

Am I awful that my first thought is to take him up on his offer but add nair to all the bottles of shampoo and conditioner? 

Who knows? If this DU person has a hairstyle like mine - very wide part down the middle - Nair might make it grow back.

[GOBUCKS]

Where does shampo and conditioner go when you use it?

This reminds me of the DUmmies who say we should outlaw slaughterhouses and only get meat from the grocery store.

[Dori]

This reminds me of the DUmmies who say we should outlaw slaughterhouses and only get meat from the grocery store.

lol.....this is the same logic they use when trying to talk about economics.

[Rebel]

Good God, these clowns take the simplest tasks, have a roundtable discussion, and turn it into a f'n case-study followed by 2 month project. THIS is why liberal bureaucracy is such a waste of f'n money. Those clowns in DC have the same mindset as these DUmbshits.