It can be frustrating when you realize a product taking up space at home can’t be thrown in the trash. But what’s the reasoning behind them? Many products disposal are regulated by federal and state laws to keep our environment and the health of our communities safe, while others cause damage and risk the lives of personnel that make trash disposal possible. Learn about why certain household products are not allowed in the trash. [Read more…]
How the Board of Health and NEDT Partner to Safeguard the Community
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…]
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…]
Earth Day 2023: How NEDT Works with Your Community for the Environment
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 2023, we’d like to highlight the outreach we’ve been doing across Massachusetts to help Boards of Health and Departments of Public Works find better hazardous waste solutions for themselves and those they serve, as well as how you can help this Earth Day and beyond. [Read more…]
Earth Day 2022: How We Help Clean Up Hazardous Waste
At New England Disposal Technologies, we’re proud to work with individuals, businesses big and small, and local and state-wide governments to deal with hazardous waste. For us, every day really is Earth Day as we work to reduce our environmental impact and promote better understanding to companies and households alike about the hazardous waste they generate. In celebration of Earth Day 2022, we’d like to tell you more about what we do to help the Earth and what you can do too! [Read more…]
