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2059 Sherman Avenue, Norwood, Ohio 45212
Phone (513) 458-4600
Fax (513) 458-4606
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Norwood Health Department Environmental
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The Environmental Health Division of
the Norwood City Health Department concentrates on activities and
inspections of facilities that are utilized by the general public.
Registered Sanitarian, Joe Chalfant, heads the division and inspects
restaurants, grocery stores, public swimming pools, schools and other
public facilities. The division also protects the health of residents
and visitors by tracking animal bites and the quarantine of those
animals as well as provides quality assurance for the proper disposal
of infectious waste at various medical facilities. For information
about the specific programs administered by the Environmental Health
Division, click on the buttons on the right side of this page.
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Household Hazardous Waste Program
Changes in 2010 |
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The
popular Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program will
continue in 2010. Hamilton County residents can drop off
hazardous products, such as automotive fluids, pesticides,
and fertilizers that could be dangerous to dispose of in the
regular trash. Using the free HHW Drop-off:
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protects
waste haulers
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avoids
accidental poisonings
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prevents
hazardous waste from being poured down the drain
The new contractor, Clean Harbors, will operate the drop-off
at a new location: 4879 Spring Grove Avenue Cincinnati,
45232. The program will run April 10th through
October 16th and be open the same days and times
as last year.
Clean Harbors (New Location)
4879 Spring Grove Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
April 10 - October 16
Tuesdays 2-6
Saturdays 9-1
Closed for holidays on May 29, July 3, and September 4.
In order to reduce costs, the HHW program will no longer
accept latex paint for drop-off. Latex paint is not
hazardous and can be thrown away with the regular trash once
solid. Dry the paint out with sand, sawdust, or kitty litter
and leave the lid off so waste haulers can see that paint is
dry. If the gallon is full, the can in good condition and
the label is unpainted, Building Value, a materials reuse
store, may accept the paint as a donation. Residents should
always call ahead before dropping off paint at Building
Value (475-6783).
The
HHW program will still accept oil and other non-latex paint.
See below for a complete list of acceptable items:
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Pesticides/Fertilizers
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Solvents/Thinners
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Lawn/Pool
Chemicals
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Cleaners
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Household/
Auto Batteries
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Fire
Extinguishers
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Propane Tanks
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Oil-based
Paint
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Mercury
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Fluorescent
Bulbs
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Driveway
Sealer
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Gasoline/
Motor Oil
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Antifreeze
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Thermostats
For more information visit the 2010 HHW Program website (www.hcdoes.org/sw/HHW/hhw_collection_program.html)
or call the Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste
Hotline at 946-7700.
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If
an animal of any kind bites a human being breaking the skin, the bite
must be reported to the local health department within 24 hours for
investigation. This is reportable in order to assure that the animal
does not have rabies and is up-to-date on required vaccinations
to protect the person bitten. Any animal that has bitten a human
being is quarantined in the owner’s home for a period of 10 days. The
animal may not come into contact with anyone other than the owner(s)
during that time and must be under full control of the owner when
outside (example: on a leash or inside a fence) as necessary.
The owner of the animal is required to provide proof of registration
as necessary as well as proof of rabies vaccination. If the animal
has not received rabies vaccination prior to the bite, the rabies
vaccination must be postponed until after the 10 day quarantine
period. Environmental Health staff will observe the animal over the
quarantine period to assure that the animal does not exhibit
signs of rabies.
To report an animal bite, contact the Norwood City Health Department
at (513) 458-4600 or complete the form below and bring to the health
department facility located at 2059 Sherman Avenue or fax
the form to (513) 458-4606.
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| Environmental Health Facts |
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The Norwood City Health Department is required by law to establish
fees for the licensing and inspection of Food Service Operations,
Retail Food Establishments and Plan Review each year based upon the
cost of providing those services locally. An annual cost analysis is
performed each fall using data from the previous year to establish the
licensing fees. A “District Licensing Council” comprised of various
license holders reviews the documentation and approves the
proposed fees to be presented to the Board of Health. Once the Board
of Health approves the cost analysis and the proposed fees, a Public
Hearing is scheduled and each Norwood food and vending license holder
is notified of the date and proposed fee structure. In addition, a
copy of the cost analysis must be filed with the Ohio Department of
Health and the Ohio Department of Agriculture for review and
accuracy. The Board hears comments on the proposed fees at the Public
Hearing (either in person or written) and begins the process of three
readings of the proposed regulation. Following adoption of the
proposed fees by the Board of Health, applications for food and
vending licenses are mailed to each license holder. License
fees must be postmarked by March 1st each year or are
subject to a 25% late fee.
A similar process is used to calculate public swimming pool fees, but
a Public Hearing is not required. Local health departments may not
charge fees in excess of the cost of administering the swimming pool
program. Only public swimming pools must obtain a license.
Animal bites of any kind must be reported to the local health
department. A registered sanitarian will investigate to make sure
that the animal is in good health, has the required immunizations and
will quarantine the animal for 10 days to assure that the animal does
not have rabies.
The Norwood City Health Department also inspects all school buildings
at least once a year.
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