When you’ve got hazardous waste in your home, it can be both scary and confusing. You want this potentially harmful product or chemical either stored safely if you’re using it or disposed of, but disposal itself is difficult, as often these products cannot be thrown in the trash or poured down the drain. Thankfully, there are many resources out there that can help you safely deal with household hazardous waste – today we’re going to go over the specifics and how to act on them. [Read more…]
What are the At-Home Hazards of Fluorescent Lamps?
Fluorescent lamps, sometimes called fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes, or compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), depending on the specific style, all share some basic features that make them hazardous when handling and disposing of them – namely their fragile nature and the chemical composition of the gases within that are held at a near-vacuum. Today, let’s go over what you need to know about the at-home hazards of fluorescent lamps and what you can do to minimize the risk of this household product. [Read more…]
Disposing of Household Fuels – Gasoline, Grilling & Camping
From that just-used gas-powered mower to that camping stove gathering dust in the attic, you might be surprised how much household fuels you have in your home – not even including those for your car. But once these products expire (and they do) or you no longer need them, how do you dispose of these obviously hazardous household products? Today, we’re going to look at how to store, handle, and dispose of the various types of combustible fuel you may have at home. [Read more…]
When Is It Time to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste?
Old products, obsolete electronics, and empty containers you can’t throw in the trash have a tendency to pile up in any household, especially when attics, basements, and garages make for plenty of “out of sight, out of mind” storage. However, with the hazards posed by these dangerous products, it’s important to know when to store and when to find a facility to dispose of your household hazardous waste. Here are the signs it’s time to act. [Read more…]
Earth Day 2022: How We Help Clean Up Hazardous Waste
At New England Disposal Technologies, we’re proud to work with individuals, businesses big and small, and local and state-wide governments to deal with hazardous waste. For us, every day really is Earth Day as we work to reduce our environmental impact and promote better understanding to companies and households alike about the hazardous waste they generate. In celebration of Earth Day 2022, we’d like to tell you more about what we do to help the Earth and what you can do too! [Read more…]
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