You’ve got cans of paint sitting in the garage, attic, or basement gathering dust for years. Whether it’s from a recent project or exterior paint from ’92, you might be wondering how long your home’s paint should be stored for disposal. While this blog won’t go into detail about when paint expires, it will look at the most common circumstances that render paint unusable, as well as practical reasons to finally dispose of it. [Read more…]
Household Oil Disposal: When It’s More Than a Can of Motor Oil
Sometimes you’ve got a hobby, an at-home business, or machinery that produces a lot of oil. If you’re sick of seeing that container brimming with waste oil, it’s time to do something. Today we’re going to look at household oil disposal, whether you’re dealing with a drum of waste oil from years of use, the fallout of a furnace oil leak, or even an at-home business looking to dispose of waste oil in a more convenient way. Learn more below. [Read more…]
Dealing with Decades of Household Hazardous Waste
Things just pile up—that’s the nature of both life and owning a home. Crawlspaces, garages, attics, basements, and more: they fill up with all those things we’re sure we’ll need, not sure how to dispose of, or “just in case.” At some point, after years of this happening, you want to get rid of it. This blog will tell you how. Today, we’re going to go over what to do if you’ve got decades of household hazardous waste, especially if it’s been a while since you reviewed what’s considered hazardous. [Read more…]
What Kind of Electronics Contain Lithium Batteries?
If you’ve got portable electronics, you’ve got some sort of battery powering them. And while in the past this would most likely have been disposable alkaline batteries or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, lithium batteries (also known as lithium-ion batteries) are becoming increasingly common. Today, we’re going to go over which modern electronics contain lithium batteries, the risks these batteries can pose, and how to dispose of them, along with the electronics they came with. [Read more…]
Can You Dispose of Full Aerosol Spray Cans?
A lot of useful household products can come in handy aerosol spray cans, but what about after you’re done with them? Lubricants, pesticides, and paint all commonly come in aerosol cans, but these spray cans aren’t as easy to dispose of after use. This is especially true for full aerosol spray cans, as they pose a hazard not only due to the contents but also due to the potential to cause damage and inflict harm during the disposal process. Today, we’re going to tackle these problems so you can dispose of your spray cans. [Read more…]
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