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.
Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, household waste, household waste removal, household hazardous waste, residential trash removal
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.
Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, e-waste disposal, residential trash, household waste, EPA
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.
Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, residential trash, household waste, EPA
[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.
Topics: Recycling, toxic waste, electronic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling
[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?
Topics: E-waste Removal, Recycling, Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, electronic waste
[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.
Topics: E-waste Removal, TV disposal, Recycling, junk removal, Landfills, toxic waste
[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.
Topics: E-waste Removal, Landfills, toxic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling
[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.
Topics: E-waste Removal, Green Junk Removal, toxic waste, electronic waste, television recycling
[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
Topics: E-waste Removal, junk hauling, junk removal, Business Junk Removal, Hazardous Waste, toxic waste
You may not think of "hazardous materials" when you toss out your old cell phone. But e-waste really is seriously hazardous.
Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, ecycling