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…]
Using NEDT Household Products Fact Sheets
At NEDT, we take pride in providing information so you can make better-informed decisions when it comes to buying, storing, handling, and disposing of household hazardous products and materials. From knowing the health risks to your disposal options, we offer our Household Products Fact Sheets. Both available as website pages and PDFs, these documents contain information from NEDT and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) as well as helpful links to additional information and resources. Below is more information on using fact sheets, including more advanced features. [Read more…]
What Kind of Household Pesticides Are Hazardous?
Being a homeowner often means dealing with pests that affect your home, yard, and garden—time to reach for the pesticide. Depending on the type of pests and how specifically you want to target them, you can wind up with many containers. If it’s time to consolidate or eliminate some, it’s important to understand the hazards that pesticides can pose, especially some older products. Learn the risks and your disposal options for household pesticides. [Read more…]
Petroleum-Based Products Disposal: Risks & Challenges
Chances are, you’ve got some petroleum-based products in your home that are taking up room and gathering dust. Maybe this is used motor oil from a quick tune-up or oil-based paints you no longer need. With these and many more products, these oil-derived chemicals make them hard to dispose of at home and pose health and safety risks when handled or stored improperly. It’s time to take inventory of what you’ve got at home and plan for their disposal with help from this blog. [Read more…]
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