In the aftermath of the most destructive wildfires in U.S. history, government agencies have shared little about where they plan to dispose of the estimated 4.5 million tons of charred debris from the Eaton and Palisades fires. For two weeks, officials have been peppered with ques...
Before the international community became aware of the danger, the least expensive solution had been to dispose of waste anywhere on land or at sea. When the warning signal rang out, another solution appeared, and that was to dump the waste, often under a false identity, in acquiescent host...
If you have received any new items of this sort from a repair exchange or when an item broke, it is important that you recycle it properly and that you do not dispose of it in your normal household waste. We’re counting on you to lead the example! What May You Recycle? You can ...
Pour Out Any Liquid Contaminants:They may still have fluid, depending on how you sourced your radiators. Be sure to find a hazardous waste depot near you that can safely dispose of this liquid. Cut and Remove Steel or Plastic Ends:Using a Sawzall, carefully cut along the edges of the radi...
After burning waste, waste managers must consider how to dispose of ash. For now, many sites dump the ash into regular landfills or landfill space designated for incinerator disposal. In either case, this material is much more harmful than standard household waste. It has direct contact with so...
hydrogeologically suitable space for a landfill is a key factor. Increasingly, communities are finding that they lack the resources to dispose of their own waste and must contract with a remote facility. In those cases, the environmental and cost impacts of transportation complicate disposal ...
storing foods in tightly closed plastic or glass containers, putting drain screens on sinks and tubs, and avoiding stacking of papers are all good ways to keep pests at bay. It is also helpful to keep wood piles away from the house and to dispose of any rotting or standing debris that ca...
If you have large numbers of alkaline batteries (say dozens or hundreds or more) to dispose at once contact your trash disposal company or municipal waste duisposal department for instructions. Rechargeable Batteries Rechargeable batteries, like those incell phones, cordless power tools and laptops hav...
The best way to prevent infestations is to make your home an unwelcome environment for pests. Clean up crumbs and spills, store food in airtight containers, and dispose of garbage regularly. You can also use natural repellents to keep pests away from your home, such as borax and whole bay...
Looks like they’ve opted to dispose of it themselves, because it’s all piled up in front of their storage shed. Maybe they’re going to build a log cabin. It looks possible from the amount of lumber. Or make a hundred bazillion toothpicks. Something has gone wrong with the ...