Whether it’s downsizing, managing the estate of a loved one, a sudden eviction, or simply a very thorough (and delayed) spring cleaning, dealing with the waste generated by a house cleanout is a major headache. What to save, what to sell or give away, and what needs to be disposed of is a significant hurdle even before you factor in the dangers of hazardous products. In this article, we will go over identifying and disposing of hazardous waste in a house cleanout and how we can help.
Dealing with Hazardous Waste in a House Clean
When you’re taking inventory of all you’re planning to throw away, it’s important to know, set aside, and properly dispose of hazardous waste. Here are the basic steps:
- Learn more about hazardous waste. The first step is identifying products that can’t be thrown away. These products can run the gamut from household cleaners to paint to hobbyist chemicals and everything in between.
- Set aside or dispose of products at home. Once you’ve identified the hazardous products, you’ll want to set them aside. Some will be able to be disposed of at home (see our fact sheets for more details), and junk haulers may take other products for a fee.
- Know what to do with hazardous waste. If you still have hazardous waste, it’s time to call in the specialists. Your town or city may have programs in place, but you may need to pay to go to a collection center or schedule a pick-up.
If you’re an estate agent or landlord dealing with hazardous waste after an occupant leaves, you’ll need to take more caution. Check out our estate agent and landlord post for specifics. If this is part of an estate sale, we’ve got a blog for that as well.
What Junk Haulers Won’t Take (or Will Charge Extra For)
Junk haulers, dumpsters, and other bulk (and bulky) item solutions do have certain restrictions on what they take, and household hazardous waste is almost always included in these restrictions. Some junk haulers will refuse these items, and others may charge additional fees to sort through and separate out these products, recyclables, and other things covered under waste bans. Learn more about what happens to these products and how NEDT helps junk haulers in our blog, What Happens When a Junk Removal Company Takes Hazardous Waste?
When it comes to finally taking out the trash in a big house cleanout, make sure you’re dealing with hazardous waste safely and efficiently. Learn more about everything from when it’s time to dispose of hazardous waste to dealing with deteriorating containers on our blog. If you’re ready to deal with that hazardous waste, contact NEDT today to learn more about our services. We’ll guide you through the process of easily disposing of hazardous waste at our collections centers or scheduling a pick-up.
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