Everyone should have a hobby, and the world is filled without countless ones, especially those to create amazing works of art, engineering, and entertainment. However, many of these hobbies make use of niche products and chemicals that can be hazardous, especially when it comes to disposal. If you’ve got hobbyist chemicals at home, either as waste from a hobby or the remains of a previous passion, it’s time to deal with them to make your current hobbies—and home—safer. [Read more…]
Can You Dispose of First Aid and Emergency Kits at Home?
It’s always good to be prepared, and if you take this to heart, you might find yourself the owner of various types of first aid and emergency kits. But when those kits wear out, expire, or are replaced with better models, you’ve got to dispose of the old ones. However, various components in these kits, including flares, medical waste, and prescription drugs, can complicate attempts to dispose of first aid and emergency kits at home. Learn your options, especially for disposal in Massachusetts. [Read more…]
Your Options for Motor Oil Disposal in Massachusetts
Whether you find yourself regularly doing automotive work at home or just have a used bottle gathering dust from a while ago, dealing with used motor oil can be difficult. If you’re ready to get it out of your home, garage, or basement, it’s time to learn your motor oil disposal options. With disposal at home not possible, learn about your options in Massachusetts, from a quick trip to the store or using municipal programs to visiting us at NEDT. [Read more…]
5 Common Types of Small Business Hazardous Waste
Any business owner will tell you the sheer amount of waste their business generates, and that’s true for small businesses as well. When navigating the rules and regulations surrounding commercial waste, small businesses’ hazardous waste is no exception. As a business—even the smallest are held to different standards when it comes to storing, transporting, and disposing of these hazardous materials. Learn what common types of hazardous waste you may be generating. [Read more…]
Cell Phone Disposal: Being Smart About Smartphones
Smartphones are ubiquitous, but knowing how to dispose of them? Not so much. Today, we’re going to talk about modern cell phone disposal: why cell phones and other electronic waste (eWaste) are hazardous, what dangers they pose in improper disposal, and what your local options might be for disposing of that cell phone, including donation programs, city programs, and options provided by us at NEDT. [Read more…]
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