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…]
Fire Extinguisher Disposal: Why, When & How
If you like to be prepared at home, chances are you have one or more fire extinguishers in the house. The question is: when was the last time you checked it? Fire extinguishers come in different types and age out, meaning you may need to think about fire extinguisher disposal at some point. Today, we’re going to look at the why, the when, and the how when it comes to these tools of home safety to make sure they are ready when you need them and safely disposed of when not. [Read more…]
Can Gasoline Go Bad and How Do I Dispose of It?
Whether you’ve got extra gasoline stored in an iconic red can for your mower or sitting in the tank of the spare car gathering dust, it’s important to know that gasoline is a product with a shelf life, can become contaminated, and is difficult to dispose of as a hazardous product. Today, we’re going to look at how the types of gas, potential contaminants, and storage can all affect your gasoline’s potency and your options for disposing of it when storage is no longer an option. [Read more…]
How Do You Dispose of Household Acids?
Of all the hazardous household products, acids can be some of the most dangerous to homeowners and their families (including pets) and their property. This makes sense: after all, these are commonly found in cleaning products, and what is hard on grease, grime, limescale, and other difficult-to-remove stains isn’t going to be kind to surfaces and skin. Learning how to use, handle, store, and dispose of common types of household acids is vital if you keep them in your home. [Read more…]
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