Questions regarding the safe and environmental disposal of waste products.
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What should I do with leftover sulfuric acid from a sump pump battery backup?
In our new house, we found that a previous owner installed a sump pump battery backup unit, which is nice. The battery in the system is like a car battery, but it's the kind where you initially add ...
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How can I dispose of large glass mirrors?
I recently remodeled my bathrooms and removed the old flat glass mirrors that were hung on the walls. I kept them thinking that I could cut and frame them, but I wound up just purchasing new ones.
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Best practice for oily rag safety?
Most everyone's heard about piles of oily/greasy rags igniting. Linseed oil seems to be a popular culprit for it, but I've also recently heard claims of common automotive oil being involved. I've ...
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If they can put a man on the moon, why can't they build a 'composter-friendly' under-sink disposal? [closed]
If they can put a man on the moon--and add wi-fi to our thermostats--why can't they build a 'composter-friendly' under-sink disposal?
I'd love a disposal that could send the ground up 'solid waste' ...
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How do I dispose of gasoline?
We've inherited a house with several gas (petrol) containers in the garage. I haven't tried using them because
I don't know how old they are.
I don't know what oil/gas mixture they have.
They've ...
