Just because your trash pickup service will take something away doesn’t mean it belongs on the curb in the first place. As Ozark, AL’s top commercial trash pickup service, Southeast Waste Disposal would like their customers to know that there are some common commercial items that are more hazardous to the environment than one would think. If you want to do your part in creating a healthier planet, you can start by practicing safer waste disposal procedures for certain items.

Below are three items you should never leave out for trash pickup:

• Electronics: Televisions, radios, cameras, clocks, and other electronics contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium, which are harmful to the environment. Get rid of these items at a recycling center or donate them to keep the environment healthy.
• Paint: Oil-based paints and paint products contain chemicals that are dangerous to animals, humans, and the environment as a whole. Take full cans back to where you bought them or donate leftovers to a school or community program.
• Batteries: Like electronics, certain batteries (lithium ion, nickel cadmium, lead acid, and more) contain a variety of heavy metals. They should be taken to a household hazardous waste facility for proper disposal.

If you’d like to know about other hazardous materials that require special disposal methods, contact your local Ozark, AL, trash pickup team, Southeast Waste Disposal. Visit them on their website or Facebook page to learn about all of their commercial waste removal services. You can also give them a call at (334) 774-4158 to ask about their dumpster rentals.