When a light bulb burns out, most people don’t give it a second thought. But if that bulb is a fluorescent lamp, or any other mercury-containing bulb, improper disposal could pose serious risks to people and the environment.
The term “universal waste batteries” refers to used batteries that contain hazardous materials, yet are commonly used and widely generated by households and businesses.
Regarding hazardous and universal wastes, an estate cleanout involves removing, properly handling, and disposing of potentially dangerous materials from a residential or commercial property, often after death, foreclosure, or downsizing.
Knowing how to dispose of electronics responsibly is likely the last thing on your mind when purchasing a new cell phone, tablet, or point-of-sale retail system for your business.
Learning how to reduce e-waste streams might be one of the biggest challenges of the digital age. The introduction of e-waste management techniques by principal generators—the companies, industries, and organizations who are the bulk consumers of electro…
Disposing of grow room waste legally is one component of the burgeoning cannabis business that few growers likely consider when entering the cannabis market.
Fluorescent light bulbs and lamps are well-regarded for their energy efficiency and long service hours. However, it’s important to know how to dispose of fluorescent light bulbs and lamps because fluorescent lights contain heavy toxic metals that are reg…
Did you know that mercury waste can permanently damage the nervous system? According to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, it is estimated that 630,000 children are born in the United States with a toxic level of mercury in their system.
