Spring is finally here, so it may be a good opportunity to begin your spring cleaning! While cleaning out your home or property, you may realize that your item inventory has accumulated in recent years. During your cleanout process, please remember that several items do not belong in dumpsters! Luckily for you, we have highlighted several items that you should avoid disposing of during your spring cleaning process. Check them out below to gain further insight!
Household Appliances
Household appliances like refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens do not belong in dumpsters, and you should always avoid disposing of them! The reason is that most household appliances contain hazardous electronic components! These components comprise mainly batteries, screens, and other metal materials and chemicals that are forbidden during proper disposal.
Electronical Items
Electronical items such as computers, phones, gaming consoles, and DVD players are forbidden in dumpsters. These items are known to break apart during disposal, which can be a hazard when sent to landfills. Even smaller items, such as clocks and flashlights, can be hazardous, too, despite their size. These items also contain hazardous chemicals that should be avoided in landfills.
Mattresses and Boxsprings
Mattresses and boxsprings are forbidden in dumpsters, especially in the Greater Boston area. Since these items are significantly large, they are very difficult and nearly impossible to dispose of properly! Instead of disposing of them in a dumpster, try bringing them to Boston’s Department of Sanitation, through a rubbish & removal hauling service, a nonprofit donation center, or even selling them through an online marketplace.
Oil & Gas
Oil and gas items such as gasoline, mortar oil, petroleum, etc., do not belong in dumpsters! They are flammable and toxic and should never be near other disposable items. Disposing of oil and gas products isn’t just forbidden in the Greater Boston area; they are illegal in most places!
Recyclable Items
Recyclable items are among the most obvious items that cannot be thrown away in dumpsters. They are meant to be thrown away in their respective spots, recycling bins, and trucks! These items can take years to decompose in landfills, which means there is essentially no reason for them to be there in the first place! Check in with your nearest recycling company for a proper disposal process!
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