Our goal with our Collection Centers is to make the disposal of household hazardous waste easy – but we understand that not everyone can make it to our locations. In the spirit of our motto that hazardous waste disposal shouldn’t be difficult, we also provide a pick up service where we can come to your home and save you the trip. But how does it work, and what should you expect? That’s what this blog is for! [Read more…]
Is Car Antifreeze and Coolant Hazardous Waste?
New England cars run on antifreeze, but like all automotive products, it needs to be changed out occasionally. Once you’ve swapped out old coolant for new, what do you do with the waste product? While antifreeze and coolant aren’t regulated hazardous waste like motor oil, it’s still important to know what can make it a hazardous household product, especially after it’s been used in a car. [Read more…]
Dealing with Hazardous Waste for Estate Agents and Landlords
We all accumulate household hazardous waste, but what do we do when it isn’t ours? When tenants move out of an apartment and leave stuff behind or homeowners don’t clean out their storage when they sell, landlords and real estate agents may be left holding the bag. If you find yourself in that position, remember you’ve got options! Disposing of household hazardous products even though you’re a business is possible without jumping through a ton of hoops. [Read more…]
What Happens When a Junk Removal Company Takes Hazardous Waste?
From getting rid of a bulk appliance to larger projects like renovations, moving, and estate sales, we all generate junk that we can’t (or don’t want to) dispose of ourselves. Junk removal companies fulfill this vital service, helping get household waste to the proper facilities. But what happens when the junk they remove is hazardous? Today, we look at what happens when a junk removal company takes hazardous waste and how businesses like NEDT help. [Read more…]
What to Expect: NEDT Household Hazardous Products Collection Centers
At NEDT, we’ve been helping households get rid of their residential hazardous waste for years. If you’ve ever been curious or even hesitant about what a typical trip to one of our Household Hazardous Products Collection Centers is like, this blog and its video are for you! Watch and read on to learn about what to expect, how quick and easy the process is, and what you can do to prepare beforehand. [Read more…]