When it’s time to clean out the basement, the garage, or the yard, it’s tempting to just toss everything into a dumpster and call it a day. However, unless you want to pay some pretty hefty fines, some things should never go to the Garbage Dump In Hampton.
Wet Paint
Because leftover paint is combustible and toxic, it must be appropriately disposed of. One alternative is to leave the can open until the leftover paint has dried, then dispose of it. Your other option is to bring the wet paint to a hazardous waste facility where they can properly dispose of it. A less-talked-about option is donating it to a home renovation store, such as Habitat for Humanity.
Used Motor Oil
Never throw spent engine oil in the garbage after completing your oil change. Explosive and poisonous chemicals may contaminate water and soil. Bring the old oil to a local car repair shop that may be able to clean and reuse it. Motor oil and transmission fluid can also be taken to a hazardous waste facility.
Old Tires
Many people don’t know that throwing old tires into any dumpster rental or trash can is illegal. The reason why is that tires contain steel belts, which, when exposed, might puncture the landfill liners at the garbage dump in Hampton.
Any puncture in the liner can lead to ground contamination. Most tire specialty retailers or car dealerships will recycle your tires for you, but you will have to pay a disposal fee.
