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…]
Hazardous Waste Education with NEDT Household Products Fact Sheets
At NEDT, we take pride in providing information so you can make better-informed decisions when it comes to buying, storing, handling, and disposing of household hazardous products. These come in the form of our Fact Sheets: handy PDFs that provide all the information you’ll need. Below, we’ll better explain how to use this hazardous waste education, provide additional links you’ll find helpful, and review everything else needed to make your home a safer place when it comes to hazardous waste. [Read more…]
Discovering and Disposing of Old Household Chemicals
Finally getting around to clearing out the box in the garage or crawlspace in the attic only to find dusty old bottles of dangerous chemicals? At NEDT, we’ve seen our fair share of old household chemicals passed down the generations or from old (very old) hobbies. Today, we’d like to show you some of the kinds of products that pass through our centers, how to locate these products at home, and your disposal options. Enjoy the gallery! [Read more…]
Household Fires and Hazardous Home Products
No one wants to think about a fire in their home but the best way to keep one from happening is to make your home safe and be prepared. Managing the products you have stored away, from cleaning chemicals to old paint, can make a huge difference—not only in preventing fires but avoiding issues with putting out and cleaning up after them. Learn how household fires and hazardous home products can prove a dangerous combo if you’re not properly storing and disposing of this waste. [Read more…]
Dealing with Deteriorating Hazardous Containers at Home
Every household has a few products that are considered hazardous waste—that can’t be thrown in the trash or down the drain due to the threat they pose to people and the environment. And so, many of these products sit on shelves and in cupboards, gathering dust. Over time, the products can cause deteriorating hazardous containers, potentially causing anything from an annoying spill to a real danger to your household. Learn more about why this happens, warning signs, and how to deal with these household hazardous products. [Read more…]
