Hospital waste is comprised of many different types of waste, including biomedical waste, which is regulated by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change via the Environmental Protection Act. The institutions that create biomedical waste, such as medical (healthcare and veterinary) facilities, dentists’ offices, tattoo parlours, funeral homes, research labs, and so on, know […]
From frying some bacon, to browning ground beef, to deep-frying a turkey, all these delicacies leave you with a lot of used oil that is difficult to dispose of. While it may be tempting to simply pour it down the drain, this shortcut may lead to costly repercussions that range from clogged sewer pipes, to […]
Many cigarette smokers don’t think that improperly discarded butts constitute litter. So, rather than putting their butts in the trash after they’ve finished smoking, they simply toss them out the car window, on the lawn, in the gutter, in a stream, or some place other than the nearest garbage container. The problem with incorrect disposal […]
One of the most important considerations when renting waste disposal bins for your project is identifying how the different types of waste will be disposed. The manner in which each material is handled after it leaves the site significantly affects the cost of waste disposal. This is why it is important to know which materials […]
Roofing materials last for decades, but they will eventually get damaged beyond repair, requiring them to be tossed and replaced with new ones. Most shingles are made from asphalt, which is an abundant material in local landfills. Rather than sending more shingles to your local landfill, you can choose any one of these alternative disposal […]
There are certain household items that belong in a waste disposal bin and others that don’t. Garbage containers are necessary for certain things that aren’t recyclable or compostable, but oftentimes after being hauled away by a waste disposal company and arriving at a waste disposal site, on-site workers find stuff that should never have been […]
When electronics become obsolete, and you have decided to upgrade to newer technology, there is a right and a wrong way to dispose of them. By contacting a local waste disposal company, you can find out exactly what to do with any electronics you no longer want in your home, but to get you started, […]
How to dispose of hazardous waste—waste that threatens public health or the environment—is an important thing for everyone in the community to know. Hazardous waste generally refers to those types of waste that are one or more of the following: Reactive Flammable Corrosive Toxic Virtually every home contains some items that should be considered hazardous. […]
Disposing of hazardous items without exercising due caution can be dangerous to both people and the environment. Proper disposal prevents chemicals from entering into the sewage system and polluting the soil, water and air that everyone relies on for life. Some examples of hazardous items are cleaning products, air fresheners, disinfectants, laundry starch, polishes, paint […]
A common problem that gardeners and homeowners have with treated wood is how to dispose of it properly. Burning might be the easy option, but because treated wood is laden with toxic chemicals, it is actually quite dangerous to do. In fact, it is illegal to burn treated wood (although many people do it anyway). […]
