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Your Home Remodeling Project Could Be Hazardous

Posted by Junk King on Oct 20, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[This article was originally published in May 2017 and has been updated and revised.]

So you've made the decision to do that big home remodeling project. You've got the plans, bought the materials, and have the tools.

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Topics: Residential Junk Removal, home remodeling, Landfills, Hazardous Waste, construction debris, C&D waste, toxic waste

Tips On Hauling Household Hazardous Waste

Posted by Junk King on May 30, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

Almost everything we dispose of at home can go into our trash bins. But household hazardous waste products cannot be hauled away even by pro junk haulers.

And household hazardous waste, or HHW, must be properly handled and disposed of. But it can be a confusing and sometimes difficult task for many people.

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Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, household waste, household waste removal, household hazardous waste, residential trash removal

The Challenge Of Residential Hazardous Waste Disposal

Posted by Junk King on Feb 8, 2021 5:00:00 AM

 

Disposing of household hazardous waste is becoming increasingly difficult for homeowners and others as new laws make it harder to get rid of.

Adding to the problem is the fact that many homeowners, renters and others aren't even aware that some of the junk and debris they need to dispose of is considered hazardous waste. 

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Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, e-waste disposal, residential trash, household waste, EPA

Dealing With Hazardous Wastes At Home

Posted by Junk King on Jan 11, 2021 5:00:00 AM

 

We may not think our homes have toxic or dangerous materials. But almost every household has products that, when disposed of, become hazardous waste.

In fact, one of the most significant challenges for waste management and junk removal is  dealing with household hazardous waste.

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Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, residential trash, household waste, EPA

Recycling Is The Solution To The Electronic Waste Problem

Posted by Junk King on Apr 13, 2019 11:11:00 PM


[Editors note: This post was originally published in January 2018 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.] 

Electronic waste, or E-waste, is a major problem for the waste disposal industry. Because of the vast quantity of e-waste items and the toxic materials in them, recycling is the best solution. 

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Topics: Recycling, toxic waste, electronic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling

Got Old Phones? Junk Removal For E-Waste

Posted by Junk King on Apr 11, 2019 11:04:00 PM

 
[Editors note: This post was originally published in October 2016 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

Every year there's a flood of "old" phones added to the waste stream. But what should you do with your e-waste?

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Topics: E-waste Removal, Recycling, Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, electronic waste

Junk Hauling And The Problem Of E-Waste

Posted by Junk King on Apr 9, 2019 11:01:00 PM

 
[Editors note: This post was originally published in May 2016 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

E-Waste, also known as electronic waste, can be found just about everywhere in our homes, at our jobs, in our schools, and even in our storage units and our cars. 

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Topics: E-waste Removal, TV disposal, Recycling, junk removal, Landfills, toxic waste

What Happens To All That E-Waste?

Posted by Junk King on Apr 3, 2019 10:59:00 PM

 
[Editors note: This post was originally published in March 2014 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

The holidays are a great time for electronics retailers but not so great for our bank accounts. And our landfills.

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Topics: E-waste Removal, Landfills, toxic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling

E-Waste Recycling (E-Cycling)

Posted by Junk King on Mar 27, 2019 10:56:00 PM

 [Editors note: This post was originally published in October 2010 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

US representatives Mike Thompson and Gene Green recently introduced a new bill to the House of Representatives that is meant to curb the exportation of e-waste to developing countries around the world.

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Topics: E-waste Removal, Green Junk Removal, toxic waste, electronic waste, television recycling

E-Waste Recycling and Junk Hauling [Infographic]

Posted by Junk King on Mar 9, 2019 11:34:00 AM

 

[Editors note: This post was originally published in May 2016 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]

Junk Hauling and E-Waste Recycling: A Great Combination

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Topics: E-waste Removal, junk hauling, junk removal, Business Junk Removal, Hazardous Waste, toxic waste

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