Thankfully, there are very few hazardous substances with which residential consumers come into contact in the United States. A combination of regulation, safety measures, and standards of technology keep most safe. However, when certain household products are mishandled or disposed of improperly, they can lead to risks. Household lighting and electronics can contain mercury and other hazardous heavy metals: learn more about which to watch out for and how to handle them. [Read more…]
What to Do to Have Fewer Hazardous Products at Home
Whether they are sitting out in the garage, stuffed in the spare room, or hiding under the sink, we’ve all got both products and waste that we know is dangerous and not easily disposed of. For many of our visitors to the NEDT collection centers, all they needed to hit the goal of fewer hazardous products at home is a little push. We hope this post is the little push for you. [Read more…]
How to Store and Dispose of Paint and Stains, Including Latex
By far, the most commonly brought in product to our Household Hazardous Product Collection Centers is paint. Almost every household has cans of paint and stains from previous household projects and gifts from the house painter. Much of it is completely useable and safe if stored and handled properly. Today we’re going to look at the hazards and how to safely store and dispose of paint and stains, including latex. [Read more…]
Understanding, Finding & Disposing of Hazardous Waste at Home
The New NEDT.org Blog and Household Hazardous Products Resources
Welcome to the new NEDT.org blog! We’re excited to provide more resources and education for people wanting to learn about how they can manage and dispose of hazardous household waste in easy but environmentally conscious ways. In this first post, we’ll be looking at how this blog can be used as a resource, as well as all the current helpful resources you can find on our site. Let’s dive in! [Read more…]
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