Families produce hundreds of kilos of domestic waste every year. Some of the waste is biodegradable, others are recyclable and the rest need proper disposal. One of the common arguments in most households revolves around sorting and taking out the trash. However, you can always learn something new if you haven't considered the possibility that your family members might not know the different types of residential waste. Here are the four common types of residential waste and how to handle them.
Solid Rubbish
Solid rubbish is the most common type of trash that you will find in the home. It includes everything that comes out of the kitchen and other parts of the house except the bathroom. You can further classify this waste into plastic waste, paper or card waste, tins and metal. Glass and ceramic fall in this category. Most of these waste types are recyclable. However, it is advisable to ask for guidance from the waste management company. They will help you sort the waste and recycle what you can.
Liquid Waste Products
Liquid waste products are more challenging to handle than solid wastes because they can easily spill and contaminate the surroundings. The usual sources of liquid waste in residential homes are dirty water, detergents, wash water as well as rainwater. The only liquid waste you should worry about is the point liquid waste, which comes from product processing. It is best to hire a competent person to handle the waste disposal when handling liquid waste.
Hazardous Waste
Any waste that is either flammable, toxic or corrosive and poisonous falls under hazardous waste products. Unfortunately, very few people know which wastes fall under this category from the house. Sadly, dumping these substances inside the bin can lead to issues with the waste management companies. Sometimes, they even penalise you for misusing their bins. Bleaching agents, pesticides, oil and detergents fall under this category. Lead-containing paint and any product with asbestos also fall into this category.
Organic Waste
Organic waste is the most common type of waste in the home. All food waste from the kitchen, garden waste and manure is organic waste. You can put them in the bin or compost them if you have a garden.
It is best to hire a professional to help you with all your waste management needs. The reliable company will offer the best instructions on waste management and ensure your home is always clean and safe. To get started, contact a local waste removal service.
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