The laws governing the use of fireworks vary in New England, from Massachusetts’ total ban to the partial ban of aerial fireworks in other states or no bans at all. Regardless of where you’re spending your Independence Day or other celebrations if you find yourself with excess fireworks (including misfires and duds) or other explosives, it’s important to know about your firework disposal options so you can ensure your home and family stay safe all year round without these hazards at home. [Read more…]
Computer Disposal: The eWaste in Computer Electronics
Whether it’s the gradual degrading of performance—longer load times, heating issues, or studders—or a sudden, catastrophic failure, at some point, your computer is going to need to be replaced. But what do you do with the old computer? Today we’re looking at what components in computer electronics are hazardous and how this “eWaste” makes computer disposal difficult. Learn more about these everyday household products and your options when it’s time to get rid of them. [Read more…]
Managing Hazardous Waste When Moving Out of a Home
Whether you’re moving down the street or across the country, a home move means finally dealing with those old products gathering dust and all the electronics you’ve left moldering in storage. So when you start filling boxes, you’re bound to find some hazardous waste, especially if you’ve been in your current home for a long time. If you need to know how to identify and dispose of hazardous waste when moving out of a home or downsizing, this blog is for you! [Read more…]
Heavy Metal Hazards in Household Waste
Depending on your taste in music, there are certainly some types of heavy metal that are safe to store at home, but this article is about the other kind. Usually taking the form of old electronics such as dust-covered home entertainment systems and bulky TVs or hobbyist materials and chemicals, these heavy metal hazards can pose health risks at home or when you try to dispose of them. Learn how to identify and properly dispose of these types of household products to keep you and your environment safe. [Read more…]
Earth Day 2024: How NEDT Cleans Up After Industrial Disasters
Happy Earth Day! At NEDT, this is one of the big holidays for us (even though we’re still open today) as we strive to clean up the environment not only for big businesses but for communities and individuals. In celebration of Earth Day 2024, we’d like to talk about a side of our commercial business we haven’t promoted until now—disaster management—and how we’ve helped in the recovery and remediation efforts of the 2023 Newburyport Explosion. [Read more…]
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