There are many recent trends to dejunk your home, but that can leave you with a lot of material that you don't know what to do with. Renting a skip bin to help get rid of your junk all at once is an efficient way to dispose of it. But, what do you do when you find items in your home that you are pretty sure you cannot put in the skip bin? Here are three tips you need to know about disposing of hazardous materials whilst decluttering your home.
What Hazardous Material Can't You Put In A Skip Bin?
It is predicted that not too many homes in Australia have nuclear waste lying around, so if you do, then it definitely does not belong in your skip bin! However, there are common household materials which are also classed as hazardous and need to be disposed of separately. Your skip bin hire company will give you a full list of no-nos, and these include cans of paint, chemicals and solvents and any building product which contains asbestos. These materials need to be stored separately and disposed of differently.
What Do You Do With Hazardous Material?
The household items listed above need to be disposed of carefully so that they do not enter the waterways or damage local plant or wildlife. This means you cannot pour chemicals or solvents into the corner of your garden and hope that no one notices. The first step in dealing with hazardous material is to check your local council website or give your local council office a phone call. They have a list of specialty collection depots for all types of hazardous waste. You may need to deliver these items to separate depots depending on how your council operates. Until you deliver these materials, it is important you store them properly.
Storing Hazardous Material
Because children have curious minds and active hands, it is important all hazardous material is stored high out of reach until it is disposed of. Additionally, print out a hazardous chemical warning sign and place this next to the waste. Warning signs are available for free download from the internet. Try to get rid of this dangerous material sooner rather than later, as hazardous waste is often flammable, which means it will add fuel to fire if one develops at your home.
If you have any further questions about whether an item you own is classed as hazardous waste, then have a chat with your skip bin supplier as they can answer any other questions that you have.