While the average consumer has moved onto digital photography, hobbyists of all ages still enjoy taking pictures with film cameras and developing photography at home. But like with many hobbies, you can build up a large stock of hobby products that can be hard to dispose of once they are used, expired, or if you’re putting your hobby down. Photography chemicals, in particular, contain certain types of hazardous materials that need to be handled with care. Let’s go over the specifics below. [Read more…]
The Hazards of Aerosol Spray Cans
Products that come in aerosol spray cans are convenient, but most of us will think twice before throwing them in the trash. Why is that? Both the pressure and mixture inside aerosol cans (both the products and the propellants) can be hazardous, and special precautions need to be taken to render them safe for at-home disposal or transport to a residential hazardous waste collection center. Learn more about the hazards of aerosol spray cans and what you can do about them. [Read more…]
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal: Our NEDT Pick Up Service
Our goal with our Collection Centers is to make the disposal of household hazardous waste easy – but we understand that not everyone can make it to our locations. In the spirit of our motto that hazardous waste disposal shouldn’t be difficult, we also provide a pick up service where we can come to your home and save you the trip. But how does it work, and what should you expect? That’s what this blog is for! [Read more…]
Is Car Antifreeze and Coolant Hazardous Waste?
New England cars run on antifreeze, but like all automotive products, it needs to be changed out occasionally. Once you’ve swapped out old coolant for new, what do you do with the waste product? While antifreeze and coolant aren’t regulated hazardous waste like motor oil, it’s still important to know what can make it a hazardous household product, especially after it’s been used in a car. [Read more…]
What to Expect: NEDT Household Hazardous Products Collection Centers
At NEDT, we’ve been helping households get rid of their residential hazardous waste for years. If you’ve ever been curious or even hesitant about what a typical trip to one of our Household Hazardous Products Collection Centers is like, this blog and its video are for you! Watch and read on to learn about what to expect, how quick and easy the process is, and what you can do to prepare beforehand. [Read more…]
