As temperatures plunge in New England, we’re usually more focused on waterlines and plants than on which household hazardous products freeze in unheated parts of our homes. But there are certain products that many homeowners have sitting at home that can be damaged or pose a risk during use or storage if they drop below freezing. Today, we’re going to look at specific products and general guidelines for storing hazardous products during the winter. [Read more…]
Your Options for Tube TV Disposal in Massachusetts
When it comes to unused electronics taking up space at home, nothing is more iconic than an old tube TV gathering dust in an attic, basement, or garage. Tube TVs—also known as Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) TVs—are both cumbersome to move around and difficult to dispose of in Massachusetts. However, you’ve got several options for tube TV disposal in Massachusetts, from local events hosted by your city to convenient collection centers that can quickly take TVs and other household hazardous products off your hands. [Read more…]
House Cleanout Before Winter: Disposing of Hazardous Waste
Whether you’re reading this on the first day of fall or right before the first nor’easter, it’s never too late to get household hazardous waste out of your home. Today, we’re going to focus on two common types of household items that should be part of your house cleanout before winter: bulky products and hazardous chemicals. Learn how to identify them, the risks they pose, and what you can do to dispose of them. [Read more…]
Disposing of Gardening Hazardous Waste After the Harvest
At some point, you’re done with gardening for the year. This could be after a summer or fall harvest, after the first big frost hits, or when it’s time to move from your current home. Regardless of the reason, while you’re putting away your tools, you should also evaluate all your gardening hazardous waste—the pesticides and chemical fertilizers commonly used. If you have empty containers, old products, or simply want to get rid of them as part of a clean-out, it’s essential to know the proper disposal method. [Read more…]
The Hazards of Electronics—Both Plugged and Unplugged
We all know that there are hazardous materials in household electronics—such as old tube TVs, entertainment systems, and computers—that make them hard to dispose of. But there are other hazards, especially with charged or recently charged products, that can pose immediate dangers to yourself, your family, and your home. Today, we’ll go over the hazards of electronics, both the active hazards and the passive ones that require dedicated electronics disposal. [Read more…]
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