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Hazardous Waste Clean-Up of Tidal Estuary in New Bedford, MassachusettsThe New Bedford Harbor in Massachusetts, site of a Superfund hazardous waste cleanup operation of about 18,000 acres of estuary contaminated with PCBs and heavy metals, received about $30 million in federal grants to accelerate the cleanup.- Palo Alto to Hold Hazardous Waste DayThe Palo Alto's Household Hazardous Waste Management (HHWM) division will hold November's Household Hazardous Waste Day on November 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 pm. at the Water Quality Control Plant, 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto.
- Locked DownAn understanding of regulations that deal with storing hazardous materials properly means better security
- Hazardous Waste DisposalThe official definition of hazardous waste and which new environmental steps we are taking towards minimizing "leeching" of this waste.
Hazardous Waste in Our National Forest and Parks - What Should the Visitors Do?What is hazardous waste and how should it be handled?- Brownfield RedevelopmentsAfter an initial burst of activity in brownfield redevelopment, the buzz around these projects has been quelled. This articles explores the origin of brownfields, discuss the laws that seek to remedy these sites, and how effective those laws have been.
How to Dispose of Hazardous Wastes in Your HomeIn Orange County, Florida, we have a Household Hazard Waste Program (HHW) that provides homeowners with opportunities to dispose of their hazardous waste safely and at no charge. There are many households that have dangerous chemicals (hazardous waste)- Hazardous Waste: What Can We Do?Hazardous waste has become a larger and larger problem as the world continues to turn. It not only affects the environment, but also all things that inhabit it.
- What is Household Hazardous Waste? What Hazards Are Lurking Around Your HouseHousehold hazardous waste is not only dangerous for families, but can be dangerous to the environment if not handled correctly.
- Westbrook Fails to Pay Hazardous Waste Program FeeWhile some can relate to paying a bill a few days past the due date, most have paid the bill within a year of its due date.
What is Household Hazardous Waste and How Do I Get Rid of It?A description of types of household hazardous waste, how to dispose of it, and links to the EPA for more information- What You Need to Know About Household Hazardous Waste and RecyclingDoes the phrase "hazardous waste" bring to mind an image of a large metal drum oozing radioactive sludge in an abandoned warehouse? It shouldn't. Certain types of hazardous waste are found in the home and must be recycled according to specific rules.
- Neighbors Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in Apex, North CarolinaThe recent fire at a hazardous waste storage facility in Apex, NC provides an excellent opportunity to ask questions about the interaction between industial waste and the public, and to review various reactions by different people groups.
- PetrifiedThe Earth tells meaningful stories that inspire, If we listen
- Tips on Disposing Hazardous Waste SafelyHave you ever stopped to consider that much of your household waste might be hazardous?
- Environmental Law: Hazardous Waste CleanupHazardous waste is dangerous to our health. There are steps that need to be taken to protect members of society.
- How Do You Know?When you are there to comfort another in their sorrows and worries, you reach for that set of words to help heal the wounds. Hoping they'd never asks "How do you know".
- Chemical Storage: Safe Storing of Chemicals and Hazardous MaterialsChemical storage systems include cabinets on the indoors, buildings on the outdoors, and special precautions for hazardous chemical and waste storage.
How to Prevent Neighbors from Using Your Construction DumpsterHow to minimize illegal dumping in a construction dumpster.- Toxic PeopleThis is a look at 'toxic people', those people in our lives who are making us miserable.
- Disposing of Your Hazardous Household ProductsThe Williamson County Recycle Center's goal is to prevent household hazardous materials from entering municipal landfills by providing an alternative method for recycling and disposal.
- Don't Flush Your Expired Medications!Everone has old, expired medications hanging around the house. But while many informational sties suggested flusing them down the toilet as a safe way to dispose of them this is NOT CORRECT!
