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…]
How Much is Too Much: Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste
It’s amazing how time flies. One second, you’ve just moved into a home, and the next, it’s already bursting at the seams with stuff. Unused and outdated electronics, half-filled containers gathering dust, and waste that’s just too hard to dispose of: it just keeps building up. If you’re finally ready (or need the push) to deal with it, learn about disposing of household hazardous waste and take the plunge. [Read more…]
Why are Some Products Hazardous to Pour Down the Drain?
When you’ve got that bottle of old chemicals or some water-soluble waste, it can be tempting to pour it into the sink to dispose of it. However, some products are hazardous to pour down the drain. From damaging your pipes to large-scale environmental effects, learn why you need to think twice before pouring something into your wastewater system, regardless of whether you’re connected to the sewer or use a septic system. [Read more…]
Why are Certain Household Products Not Allowed in the Trash?
It can be frustrating when you realize a product taking up space at home can’t be thrown in the trash. But what’s the reasoning behind them? Many products disposal are regulated by federal and state laws to keep our environment and the health of our communities safe, while others cause damage and risk the lives of personnel that make trash disposal possible. Learn about why certain household products are not allowed in the trash. [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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