03/09/12

Because this winter has been such a dry and warm one, many bags of deicer and salt have gone unused. To save your products for next season, add a few charcoal briquettes to the mixture to keep it fresh for next winter. The charcoal will absorb excess moisture, preventing the salt or deicer mix from clumping and becoming useless.

03/08/12

When storing your recyclables outdoors, be sure to keep them in a shaded area and not in direct sunlight. In warmer months and dry climates, keeping metal cans and glass bottles outside with bright, shining light on them can be both a human and fire hazard. Placing your recycling in the shade makes sure the recyclables won't get scorching hot, and it keeps you and your neighbors protected.

03/07/12

Did you know that waste haulers typically do not accept appliances, batteries, electronics, pesticides and paint in regular curbside pickup? For many of these items, it is illegal to dispose of them in your trash. What to do? Contact you local waste management provider and ask them to do a special handling pick up for certain items (usually for a fee per ton). Since these items need to be disposed of in a proper manner, make sure the waste is disposed of safely and for good.