“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…]
Dealing with Oven Cleaners & Soot Removers
There are few heavy-duty cleaners for the home more potent than the aerosol containers that hold the caustic cleaning chemicals in over cleaners & soot removers. Designed to remove the most baked-on foods in ovens and grills and the buildup of creosote, tar, and other waste products in wooden stoves and fireplaces, these chemicals are dangerous to handle, store, and dispose of. Today, we’re looking at the chemicals that make these products challenging to use, finding disposal for them, and providing safety tips for use, storage, and removal, including using our services. [Read more…]
Dealing with Explosive Hazardous Waste, Including Firework Disposal
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…]
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…]
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