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All paints and solvents contain toxic chemicals that can be dangerous to people and harmful to the environment. Please handle these products carefully by taking these easy steps...

• Never dispose of paint or paint-related products in the gutters or storm drains. This is called illegal dumping. Visit to locate a recycling center near you.
• Buy only what you need.
• Reuse leftover paint for touch-ups or donate it to a local theater group.
• Recycle excess paint.
• Clean water-based paint brushes in the sink.
• Oil-based paints should be cleaned with thinner that can be reused. Set the used thinner aside in a closed jar to settle-out paint particles.
• Store paints and paint-related products in rigid, durable watertight containers with tight-fitting covers.

Storm drains on campus go directly to the Rouge River. So, if you see a spill/illicit discharge to a campus storm drain; immediately contact Public Safety at 313-593-5333.

Storm Drains are for Rain...

• Never dispose of automotive fluids in the street or gutter since they will directly flow to the Rouge River, lakes or streams in your community.
• Take automotive fluids to your local auto parts store, repair shop, or household hazardous waste center for recycling.
• Just four quarts of oil spilled down a storm drain causes an eight acre oil slick on a rive or lake.

...not automotive fluids.