At some point, you’re done with gardening for the year. This could be after a summer or fall harvest, after the first big frost hits, or when it’s time to move from your current home. Regardless of the reason, while you’re putting away your tools, you should also evaluate all your gardening hazardous waste—the pesticides and chemical fertilizers commonly used. If you have empty containers, old products, or simply want to get rid of them as part of a clean-out, it’s essential to know the proper disposal method. [Read more…]
The Hazards of Electronics—Both Plugged and Unplugged
We all know that there are hazardous materials in household electronics—such as old tube TVs, entertainment systems, and computers—that make them hard to dispose of. But there are other hazards, especially with charged or recently charged products, that can pose immediate dangers to yourself, your family, and your home. Today, we’ll go over the hazards of electronics, both the active hazards and the passive ones that require dedicated electronics disposal. [Read more…]
The Most Common Garage Hazardous Waste for Car DIYers
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 Unused and outdated electronics, half-filled containers gathering dust, and waste that’s just too hard to dispose of: it just keeps building up.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…]
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