Here are the archives of old posts that we wrote relating to disposal of items that were of a home theme. Good reading and good riddance!
Like acrylic or emulsion paint, latex is a water-based paint product made of acrylic resins. Latex paint has a wide range of applications, including painting larger areas in a residential or commercial building. Latex paint can last for up to 10 years, and you can use it by stirring the mixes smoothly. You can reuse …
Medication waste is one of the most significant problems in the UK. According to the National Health Service (NHS), individuals and health care institutions waste more than 300 million pounds of prescribed medications every year in the UK. The NHS reports that patients stock over 90 million worth of unused medications, including pills, drugs, syrups, …
Although some homeowners are careful about their garbage disposal, things like food particles can lead to clogs. Most people call a plumber when they face such a situation. Although calling a professional is a great idea, you can unclog your garbage disposal to save money. How to unclog garbage disposal? Here is the Cheap Skips …
Losing your pet or coming across is a dead cat in your yard is not a pleasant experience. Almost all UK councils will remove dead cats from public areas, such as parks, pavements, roads, and open spaces. Most homeowners in the UK bag the dead cat and leave it at their homes’ front boundary. A …
Throwing dirty nappies into the rubbish bin can threaten sanitation workers’ health because they often contact the waste matter. According to the UK’s Environmental Agency (EA), microorganisms from faecal matter enter the groundwater and cause significant contamination if people fail to dispose of waste matter correctly. The human excrement contains over 100 microorganisms, including bacteria …
Spotting a dead rat is the most frustrating thing for many homeowners in the UK. It is a bigger nuisance than other dead animals that you usually find in your home garden. Rats are already carriers of various pathogens and present a serious risk of bacteria and dangerous diseases. A dead rat can significantly affect …
Exercise equipment helps keep you fit at home. Depending on the equipment, removing or disposing of it using bad technique can actually do the opposite and leave you with awful injures. The bulkier and the heavier the equipment the more at risk of injury you will be if you dispose of it incorrectly. The question …
A mobility scooter is an excellent electrical product for people with disabilities. It allows a person to travel long distances easily. Disposing of old medical equipment, such as a mobility scooter, is not an easy task. Although disposing of the equipment itself is not difficult, it is hard to decide the best disposal method. In …
Expired medical products or used medical equipment is risky for your overall health and wellbeing. Expired medicines can lead to bacterial infections and cause serious illnesses. There are various types of medical supplies, such as medicine, diagnostic tools, ambulatory equipment, and first-aid supplies. Each medical product requires a different disposal method. Disposing of used medical …
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Over 14 million pillows, duvets, and mattresses end up in landfills every year in the UK. The Environmental Agency (EA) suggests using alternative disposal methods to protect the environment. Before throwing an old duvet or pillow in the rubbish bin, consider reusing them around your house. You can also donate your old or overuse duvets …
