“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…]
Decluttering Your Home of Household Hazardous Waste
While decluttering your home can be a great feeling, hazardous waste can make it difficult. Since they can’t be thrown away or poured down the sink, these household products can gather in basements, attics, and garages for years. If you’ve amassed such a collection, it’s time to deal with it. In this article, we’ll go over common types of hazardous products, what your disposal options are, and how NEDT can help—including by coming right to your door. [Read more…]
Reading the Warning Labels on Hazardous Household Products
How does hazardous waste pile up at home? Sometimes, it’s as simple as not reading a label. Certain products can be dangerous to your family and difficult to dispose of, whether you’ve inherited it, bought it, or don’t know where it came from. The first step to dealing with them is reading the warning labels on hazardous household products. And the second step is using that information to make better buying, storage, and disposal decisions. Learn how to do both in this blog. [Read more…]
Lithium Battery Disposal: Swelling and Fire Hazards Explained
When we think of new portable technology, it’s almost always powered by a lithium battery pack. But these high-tech and high-capacity batteries come with some potential hazards, especially at home. You may have seen pictures of swelling phone cases or read in the news about fires started by lithium batteries, but do you know what causes these incidents? Learn more about the common hazards with these batteries, when it’s time for lithium battery disposal, and where you can dispose of them. [Read more…]
Dealing with Mercury at Home in All Its Forms
When you think of household hazardous waste, it’s unsurprising if mercury comes to mind. While this liquid metal might be easily identifiable when in a (hopefully sealed) bottle, it’s less easy to spot when incorporated into electronics and other devices. In this blog post, we’re going to go over identifying and dealing with mercury at home, including in common devices and other forms you might see in your household. [Read more…]
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