If you’re trying to dispose of an older appliance, such as a refrigerator or AC unit, you may have encountered issues related to a hazardous product they contain: CFCs. These chemicals, banned by the EPA, mean your appliances can’t be disposed of easily and require the use of special equipment and certification to be properly discharged. So, what are your options when it comes to disposal of appliances with CFCs in Massachusetts? [Read more…]
Disposing of Chlorine: Pool and Cleaning Products
While chlorine itself is a toxic gas, it can be found in a myriad of solid and liquid household products. Today, we’re going to look at two major categories of hazardous household products that can’t be disposed of at home: pool cleaners and cleaning products. In this article, learn more about how chlorine is used at home, what products it is in, and the dangers when handling, combining, and disposing of chlorine and other household and pool cleaners. [Read more…]
Automotive Waste: Dealing with Contamination and Disposal
While we all like coffee, what America really runs on is cars—from the personal vehicle that you use daily for work, chores, and fun to the commercial and industrial vehicles that keep everything moving and stocked. It also means we produce a lot of automotive waste, from the antifreeze you top off before the Nor’easter to the spent motor oil that’s been gathering dust in your garage. Today, we’re going to look at how to dispose of all these kinds of automotive waste, including best practices to avoid costly contamination. [Read more…]
Handling, Storing & Disposing of Pesticides and Insecticides
Keeping your landscape nice and healthy is hard work, and some of that work includes the use of heavy-duty chemicals to keep your lawn and garden pest-free. Pesticides and insecticides pose unique risks because they are designed to kill. And while these chemicals are targeted to insects and other pests, these same toxic compositions can pose a major health risk to your family—especially small children and pets—as well as the environment. Learn more about storing and disposing of pesticides and insecticides to reduce the risk to your home. [Read more…]
Dealing with Mercury at Home in All Its Forms
When you think of household hazardous waste, it’s unsurprising if mercury comes to mind. While this liquid metal might be easily identifiable when in a (hopefully sealed) bottle, it’s less easy to spot when incorporated into electronics and other devices. In this blog post, we’re going to go over identifying and dealing with mercury at home, including in common devices and other forms you might see in your household. [Read more…]
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