If you need to remove a significant amount of trash from your home or office in Boston, the most efficient method is to rent a dumpster from redbox+ Dumpsters of Boston South Shore. However, there are some things you should keep in mind if you want to avoid breaking any rules or laws.
Depending on where you live and what company picks up your trash, some items might be banned from dumpsters. Because different areas have various rules, it’s crucial to check with your local Boston dumpster rental company to find out what is allowed in the area. A reputable business will also help you locate alternative disposal options for items that cannot go in a roll-off dumpster or into your curbside bin.
The following is a list of the top 8 items that individuals frequently throw in their trash along with an explanation of how to properly dispose of them:
- Flammable, toxic, hazardous, and corrosive items cannot go in any type of waste container – not even your home’s rubbish bin or a roll-off dumpster you’re renting.
- Even though 250 million scrap tires are created every year, they cannot simply be sent to landfills in the United States. A specific tire recycling technique must be employed for their disposal due to environmental concerns.
- Batteries of any kind are never allowed, but car batteries are the most common offenders. The combination of chemicals, metals and other materials found in batteries can be highly corrosive and lead to serious health problems; especially those used in cars that contain a lead-acid composition.
- The oil used in automobiles and industrial equipment is typically classified as hazardous waste. This includes oil from home equipment like lawnmowers or chainsaws. Hazardous waste must be disposed of properly to protect the environment and public health.
- Paints, lacquers, and their respective cans often contain dangerous chemicals like mercury and lead. An exception to this is latex paint which can be disposed of in a garbage can if it’s mixed with something absorbent first, like cat litter. Also not allowed are stains, paints, or finishes from consol cans.
- Although asbestos was widely used in construction before the late 1970s, research since then has revealed that it is a highly dangerous material that can lead to lung disease. As it is hazardous to handle and cannot be disposed of in dumpsters, professional home contractors should be contacted to remove it.
- Because petroleum and gasoline are so combustible, they’re not allowed in landfills or dumpsters. You can get rid of them at a hazardous waste facility near you.
- Dumpsters are great places to get rid of old appliances, however, refrigerators must have the Freon removed by professionals before disposal. Consider donating old appliances to a local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store instead, where they will be recycled and given to low-income populations.
Being mindful of dumpster disposal regulations and guidelines not only protects garbage collectors from harm and major headaches when dumpsters are returned but also promotes environmental responsibility. Let’s all do our part to protect the Boston environment!
To learn more, please contact redbox+ Dumpsters of Boston South Shore in Boston at 617-393-5438.