Whether you just like to save a few dollars performing self-service on your car or are a full gearhead, doing it yourself (DIY) when it comes to automotive vehicles does come with one major drawback: waste. Whether you’re changing the oil or swapping batteries, you’re producing household waste products that are difficult or impossible to dispose of at home. Learn how to dispose of the most common garage hazardous waste, along with tips for handling and storage in the meantime. [Read more…]
Dealing with Old Electronics: How NEDT Manages eWaste
The march of technology waits for no household. Whether you’ve got an old tube TV from the 90s or a smartphone from 2020 sitting in a drawer “just in case,” it’s long past time to get rid of legacy electronics you’re not using. Learn more about these types of products, why they are difficult to dispose of, but you should get them out of the house, and the options available to you. Reclaim your space by finally dealing with old electronics today. [Read more…]
How Much is Too Much: Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste
It’s amazing how time flies. One second, you’ve just moved into a home, and the next, it’s already bursting at the seams with stuff. Unused and outdated electronics, half-filled containers gathering dust, and waste that’s just too hard to dispose of: it just keeps building up. If you’re finally ready (or need the push) to deal with it, learn about disposing of household hazardous waste and take the plunge. [Read more…]
Why is Latex Paint Managed as Hazardous Waste?
Most latex paint is completely safe to store at home for the long term, doesn’t contain any particularly dangerous ingredients, and is safe to handle with no protective equipment; so why is latex paint managed as hazardous waste? In this blog, we’ll cover the primary reasons for hazardous waste disposal, situations where this paint cannot be reused, and your latex paint disposal options, so you’ve everything you need to manage it effectively. [Read more…]
Small Business Hazardous Waste Disposal & MA’s VSQG Program
Your business, regardless of how small or even if it’s located at home, has different regulations and requirements from households when it comes to hazardous waste. Outlined by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and enforced in Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), MA businesses have limited options when it comes to hazardous waste transportation and disposal. Today, we’re going over common types, transportation and disposal requirements, and how the MA VSQG Program can help. [Read more…]
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