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…]
The Most Common Garage Hazardous Waste for Car DIYers
Whether you just like to save a few dollars performing self-service on your car or are a full gearhead, doing it yourself (DIY) when it comes to automotive vehicles does come with one major drawback: waste. Whether you’re changing the oil or swapping batteries, you’re producing household waste products that are difficult or impossible to dispose of at home. Learn how to dispose of the most common garage hazardous waste, along with tips for handling and storage in the meantime. [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…]
What is the Hazardous Waste in Car Batteries?
Just like their smaller household cousins, larger automotive batteries also lose charge, wear out, and break. And just like those small batteries, car batteries have the same problems—just on a larger scale. There is hazardous waste in car batteries that make them unsafe to throw away in the trash but can also corrode over time if left in place. Learn why batteries need to be handled and disposed of safely and how to do both. [Read more…]
