Occupational Risks Associated with Solid Waste Management in the Informal Sector of Gweru, Zimbabwe

Table 2

Concerns associated with hazardous municipal solid waste.

Product	Concern
Cleaners
Abrasive cleaning powders	Corrosive/toxic
Aerosols	Flammable/toxic
Furniture polish	Flammable/toxic
Glass cleaners	Irritant/toxic
Outdated medicines	Toxic
Shoe polish	Flammable
Spot remover	Flammable/toxic
Toilet bowl cleaner	Corrosive
Carpet cleaner	Flammable/toxic
Personal care products
Hair waving lotion	Toxic
Medicated shampoos	Toxic
Nail polish remover	Toxic/flammable
Automotive products
Brake transmission fluid	Flammable/toxic
Car batteries	Corrosive/toxic
Diesel and petrol	Flammable/toxic
Waste oil	Flammable/toxic
Miscellaneous
Batteries	Corrosive/toxic
Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilisers	Toxic/flammable
Insecticides	Toxic

Source: Tchobanoglous et al. [12].