Every day, residential properties, businesses, industries, factories, hospitals, and animals produce large amounts of hazardous waste. Every activity present in today’s society generates waste material, and it’s important to recognize each type of waste and learn how to dispose of them properly. Poor waste management activities threaten our health, communities, and environment.
Bio-One of Chula Vista’s certified technicians takes care of biohazardous waste, hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, solid waste, organic waste, and all waste that may result in disease and infection outbreaks when not disposed of properly. Learn about the five types of hazardous waste you encounter in your day-to-day activities and how to dispose of them safely.
Generally, any materials or items that are no longer useful or necessary for someone are waste. Other types of waste, like electronics and home appliances, are classified as hazardous waste when they no longer serve a purpose for the owner, or they stop working.
Tons of waste are generated daily, and the most developed communities tend to produce large amounts of municipal waste. Five types of waste are generated from all sorts of activities:
Dirty water, wash water, waste detergents, oil, grease, and sludge are classified as liquid waste. Depending on the origin, liquid waste is classified as point source pollution and nonpoint source pollution. Households and industries produce liquid waste, which can be potentially hazardous to the environment. Some people refer to liquid waste as wastewater (waste found in liquid form).
Garbage, rubbish, and refuse are classified as solid waste produced in residential and commercial locations. It can be classified into four major categories:
While most of these materials can be recycled, other types of waste like plastic, paper, metal, and ceramic/glass waste must be disposed of separately. Learning how to recycle will positively impact your life, household, and environment.
Organic waste, such as food waste, garden waste, and other household rubbish, produces large amounts of methane and should not be disposed of with regular waste. Instead, it can be turned into manure for use in agriculture to fertilize the soil.
Check the item’s packaging to determine whether it is recyclable or not. Metals, wood, carton board, paperboard, and organic materials are classified as recyclable waste. Dispose of these common recyclables properly.
Hazardous waste, like flammable, corrosive, or reactive materials, jeopardizes the health and the environment and must be disposed of professionally.
Understanding the different types of waste will help you better understand how to dispose of them properly. Bio-One of Chula Vista’s certified technicians can help you take care of all biohazardous and hazardous waste that may pose safety threats to you or your loved ones.
Our Bio-One team is ready to address issues caused by unanticipated circumstances like death and serious trauma, at any time. We deploy our certified and experienced technicians as soon as possible so you can focus on more important things while the recovery process begins.
Locally owned, Bio-One of Chula Vista works closely with emergency responders, hoarding task forces, public service agencies, and other organizations to provide the most efficient service possible:
We proudly serve the San Diego County location and surrounding cities and communities: Chula Vista, San Diego, National City, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, Coronado, La Mesa, Imperial Beach, Bonita, Alpine, surrounding communities.
As proud National City Chamber of Commerce members and an approved HomeAdvisor company, we always offer free estimates for our services and are available 24/7! Contact us at 619-892-1744.
