901.300.3263 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT TRASHTASTIC TERMS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PAY BILL COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL DISPOSAL ABOUT US RECYCLING CONTACT US Garbage Waste Safety Tips HOMEGARBAGE WASTE SAFETY TIPS OCTOBER 18, 2021 BY REBECCA CARTER IN UNCATEGORIZED Garbage Waste Safety Tips Here are a few of Team Waste’s tips to keep you safe while you dispose of your waste: 1. Keep chemicals out. Batteries, oil, paint, pool chemicals, and fluorescent lamps all have hazardous chemicals present in them. For that reason, it’s important to keep them out of your household trash. Contact your local county to see how they recommend disposing of these chemicals. 2. Never dispose of combustible materials in household trash. There are special disposal procedures for combustible materials like lighter fluid. Be sure to check with your county as to the specific regulations and resources available to you. Usually, there are special hazardous pickup protocols. Arranging special waste pickup is essential for combustible materials. 3. Fully extinguish coals and ash. Be sure to place your coals and ash within a closed metal container and pour water on them to ensure they are fully extinguished. Be sure to do this before you dispose of them in the trash. This greatly decreases the likelihood of ignition. SHARE PREVIOUS POST Why Commercial Waste Management Matters RECENT POSTS Garbage Waste Safety Tips Why Commercial Waste Management Matters Another Man’s Trash Is NOT Your Pet’s Treasure! Technology’s Role in Lowering Trash Services Cost Is Your Garbage Company Charging You with Hidden Fees? ARCHIVES October 2021 May 2021 October 2020 September 2020 July 2020 May 2020 April 2020 CATEGORIES Commercial Service Updates Team Waste Memphis Updates Uncategorized Waste Management News CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US HELPFUL LINKS CONTACT US CAREER OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PAY BILL GREATER MEMPHIS Greater Memphis Area Office 1680 Quad County Ln Collierville, TN 38017 901.300.3263 chris.carter@teamwasteusa.com QUAD COUNTY LANDFILL C&D Landfill 850 Wingo Rd Byhalia, MS 38611 901.300.3262 jquinton@teamwasteusa.com LET'S GET SOCIAL Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Channel Team Waste USA © 2021 All Rights Reserved TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY CONTACT US PAY BILL