According to reports, 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are disposed of worldwide every year. The excessive amount of lead found in electronics causes damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems, the kidneys, and the blood.
Do you know that recycling 1 million laptops, which is considered a hazardous e-waste, saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by 3,657 U.S. homes in a year?
Someone has rightly said, “If you really think the environment is less important than the economy, try holding your breathe while you count your money.”
“Be nice to the environment. Be nice to animals. Be nice to people. If you do that, you will leave a mark on the world.” - Enock Maregesi
If you need to buy a hazardous chemical like a lawn pesticide, buy only as much as you think you will need and use it all up before buying more. If you have saved some, store it safely.
Richard Rogers has said, “The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.”
What are “brownfields” sites? Sites containing less toxic waste that is unlikely to migrate, like soil containing lead, are sometimes sealed with a cap of hard clay. These sites, called “brownfields,” are suitable for commercial or industrial uses.
Before handling a household cleaner, read the label carefully. The label contains all the important information on how to use the cleaner and what precautions, if any, to take.
Can you list some of the electronic items that are considered hazardous? Well, they include televisions and computer monitors that contain cathode ray tubes, LCD televisions, LCD desktop monitors, portable DVD players with LCD screens, and plasma televisions.
Lead is a neurotoxin. Lead exposure in children is known to cause behavioral disorders, impaired cognition, hearing problems, and delayed puberty. Sources of lead in households include paint, lead-glazed ceramics, some inks, and car batteries.
Service Announcement:
Thursday November 26th we will be closed to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our local landfill is closed. No service collection will be provided. Our family and crew want to wish ALL a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!! Thank you for your loyal business!!
Robert Swan has rightly said, “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” Efficient hazardous waste disposal is one of the simple steps you can take to protect the environment.
“The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.” - John Paul II
What are some common hazardous chemicals in homes? They include furniture polish, air fresheners, window cleaners, automatic dishwashing detergents, laundry products, hairspray, paint, batteries, varnish, inks, aerosols, and pesticides.
Do you know that in the United States, toxic waste has been regulated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since 1976, as well as, by state departments of environmental protection?
Do you know that e-waste, such as LCD televisions and portable DVD players, represents 2% of America’s trash in landfills, but it equals 70% of overall toxic waste?
The facilities of a hazardous waste handling service should be very well thought out. Storage areas, in particular, should be appropriately marked to ensure that there will be no mixing of potentially reactive wastes.
Important Service Announcement
Wednesday February 3rd
Routes on Bull Run Mountain and Lake Jackson will be delayed until Saturday February 6th.
Ever wonder how nuclear waste is disposed of? Apparently, this process takes quite a while and can be quite involved. High-level nuclear waste (HLW), for instance, will need to be stored underwater for at least five years before they are permanently placed deep underground.
Important service update
Tuesday February 2nd
Charlie and Son will start routes with a 2 hour delay. Any streets deemed unsafe will be delayed in service. Please have items curbside free from snow and ice debris.
**Important Service Update
Monday February 1st
Charlie and Son will suspend service due to current weather and road conditions. Please do NOT put items curbside. Routes will resume on your next scheduled pick up day.
Please stay safe.
A hazardous waste collection service may need to document their activities to comply with regulations. Those operating in California, for instance, will need to have a bill of lading that includes detailed contact information of the customer and transporter as well as the cargo’s destination.