At NEDT, we accept many kinds of household hazardous products, but not hazardous construction materials. When it comes to hazardous waste such as asbestos or lead-painted wood, the risk they pose during removal, transit, and delivery puts both the homeowner and staff at risk. Today we’re going to talk about what to do when you discover hazardous construction materials like asbestos or painted lead, why you should leave removal and transportation to the experts, and what other materials you can bring into one of our collection centers. [Read more…]
Unsafe Hazardous Waste: When You Need to Call in Specialists
At NEDT, we’re proud to accept most kinds of residential hazardous waste at our collection centers. But that doesn’t mean we accept them all. Certain types of unsafe hazardous waste shouldn’t be transported to us and we can’t accept them. For some of these, we can point you to other facilities and programs that can help; for others, you’re going to need to call in specialists that can deal with these hazardous products in place—for your own safety. [Read more…]
The Environmental Impact of Improper Hazardous Waste Disposal
Hazardous waste is difficult to dispose of by design. These products, often dangerous to people and the environment, are regulated to keep us safe. Part of that regulation means most of these products, from big business hazardous waste to hazardous household products, cannot be thrown in the trash or down the drain, instead having to go to special facilities for disposal. Today we’re going to look at why and understand some of the environmental effects of improper hazardous waste disposal. [Read more…]
Resources to Learn More About Household Hazardous Waste
When you’ve got hazardous waste in your home, it can be both scary and confusing. You want this potentially harmful product or chemical either stored safely if you’re using it or disposed of, but disposal itself is difficult, as often these products cannot be thrown in the trash or poured down the drain. Thankfully, there are many resources out there that can help you safely deal with household hazardous waste – today we’re going to go over the specifics and how to act on them. [Read more…]
What Do I Do with Hazardous Waste Generated from a Home Business?
From entrepreneurs with a side hustle to enthusiastic hobbyists, a surprisingly high number of home businesses generate not just waste but hazardous waste. With regulations passed by the Environmental Protection Agency and enforced on a state level with various laws, as a business, you need to treat your home business’s hazardous waste differently than as a resident. Learn what to do with hazardous waste generated from a home business, including specific laws for Massachusetts. [Read more…]
