In any community, the Board of Health (BOH) plays a critical role in maintaining public health and safety. In Massachusetts, the local BOH is responsible for overseeing a range of health-related regulations, from sanitation and food safety to disease prevention and waste management. One of the key areas where the BOH’s efforts align with environmental safety is the proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste. This is where New England Disposal Technologies (NEDT) and its partnership with local health departments come into play. [Read more…]
4 Ways to Reduce Household Hazardous Waste Today
Keeping your home clean and organized can feel overwhelming, especially when life gets busy. On top of managing daily chores, dealing with household hazardous waste like old paint cans, expired batteries, and leftover cleaning products can add to the stress. These items clutter your space and pose potential risks to your family and the environment if not handled properly. Here are four strategies to help you get started reducing hazardous household waste today. [Read more…]
Environmental and Health Risks From Hazardous Products
In today’s fast-paced, industrialized world, hazardous products are everywhere, from household cleaners and automotive fluids to industrial chemicals. Often essential for everyday tasks and business operations, they also pose significant environmental and health risks from hazardous products if not handled properly. This is where companies like New England Disposal Technologies (NEDT) step in, ensuring that hazardous waste is managed and disposed of in a safe, compliant manner. [Read more…]
Why Are Wood Stains Hazardous Waste?
Are you done with a wood stain and looking to throw it away? Stop! That stain’s hazardous waste. Just like with paints, stains consist of three major parts—the pigment that colors the stain, the binder that causes the pigment to stick to painted surfaces, and the solvent that keeps everything a liquid until drying. Let’s go over the important components below to better understand how they create a product that is hazardous waste and can’t be disposed of at home. [Read more…]
The Dangers of Pressurized Products in At-Home Disposal
“Under Pressure” isn’t just the name of a hit song of the 80s; it’s also a warning label on many common (and not so common) pressurized products you can find at home. If it’s time to get rid of these products, it’s important to identify what product it is, do your homework, and dispose of it accordingly. Avoid posing a risk to yourself or your garbage hauler by knowing more about pressurized home products and how to deal with them. [Read more…]
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