Hazardous waste | Millennium Waste Inc.
At Millennium Waste Inc. we believe it is important to prevent hazardous materials from entering our landfills. Our personnel are trained to prevent hazardous waste and other banned materials from getting into the landfill. We believe that this is an important step towards taking care of our environment.
We also have a dedicated team of drivers that maintain a fleet of trucks for the hauling of materials and products that are not accepted at the landfill or for regular residential garbage pickup including: tires, scrap metal, concrete, equipment, and hazardous waste. These materials can be picked up on a permanent or temporary basis and may be scheduled to the individual needs of our customers. If you have any questions about the disposal of these products, please call 1-877-934-5378 for more information.
Are you aware of what hazardous waste may be in your home? Being mindful of what materials are hazardous in your home, you can help make a difference for the environment as well as your health. Hazardous waste that may be found in your home include: paints, pesticides, automotive fluids, cleaning products, and batteries. Although many of these items are not allowed in our landfill, some household chemicals and cleaning agents are exempt from this landfill ban; always practice caution when throwing household chemicals to ensure that you are not disposing of prohibited materials.
You can reduce hazardous items in your home today with a few tips:
- Read labels on items- Learn how to read the labels on items to tell if the item is hazardous or not. A way to tell if an item is hazardous is by looking for specific words like warning, caution, poisonous, toxic, or flammable. It is also important to never remove a label from an item after purchasing it.
- Use proper disposal- It is important to know how to properly dispose any hazardous waste items that you may have in your home. Do not pour any hazardous waste down your sink.
- Be cautious around hazardous waste items- Remember to secure any hazardous waste items when not in use and place them in a safe place in your house. Keep them out of reach of children as well.
- Be prepared for any spills- Remember to take precautions when handling hazardous chemicals or materials to prevent any spills. Have a bag of cat litter or sawdust ready near hazardous materials in case of a spill. Cat litter or sawdust will help soak up the spill, have a dustpan handy for quick clean up.
- Don’t buy in bulk- Buying only what you need will help to prevent storage or disposal. If you do have leftovers read the label carefully for proper storage instructions. If you do not wish to store these items, donate the leftover product to someone that could use the item, or dispose of properly.
By reducing hazardous waste in your home and disposing hazardous items properly you could reduce the risks of poisonings and fires. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average household generates around 20 pounds of household hazardous waste each year. These numbers can be reduced when hazardous items are disposed and stored properly.
You can place your trust with Millennium Waste Inc. we provide flexible and dependable garbage collection and strive to constantly offer the area's best environmentally sound and affordable trash services available. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and cost-effective collection to better serve the Quad Cities community. Millennium Waste Inc. has the knowledge and experience to guide you with your waste hauling needs. For further information contact us or call us at (309) 787- 2303.
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