Management of home generated special waste including hazardous, electronics, universal, sharps and non-controlled pharmaceutical waste.
Time to go Green. Most of material collected is recycled.
Home collection of trash has been institutionalized in the United States because it is the most efficient and cost effective way to manage household waste. In 1995, Curbside applied this fundamental approach to provide the public with a safe and convenient method for disposal of their hazardous household waste. Since trash collectors cannot collect most HHW, hazardous substances had often been accumulating in back yard sheds, garages, and basements in millions of homes around the country.
We serve senior and disabled residents.
This group has the greatest need for the convenience of the Door-To-Door Program and are often the most frequent users when programs are available to the general public. Special material-gathering and packing services are provided to those who require such assistance, at no extra charge.
Collecting HHW directly from homes of seniors and disabled residents can be an efficient method for extending the reach of existing household hazardous waste facilities or one-day events. This approach can also help ensure that obligations under the Americans With Disabilities Act are fulfilled.
The Door-to-Door program is designed to collect more waste from those who need it the most. It is simply a more convenient way for most people regardless of their physical limitations to dispose of their unwanted chemicals and other hazardous waste.
The program is simple to use. Residents call the Curbside call center open from 8 AM Eastern until 5 PM Pacific time. They explain what types and quantities of waste they have. Our operators communicate the program parameters to the caller including the fact that a "kit" will be sent to them. The kit includes an instruction sheet, 4 mil plastic bag for waste, labels for common items that are not labeled and a one-way tie for the bag.
The participant places the bag near the door or garage by 7:00 AM on the designated day and it is collected during the day by our customer service representative.
In addition to the fact that this service benefits the participant, the data collected can be used by the sponsoring agency to improve the program. Every item collected is recorded on a proprietary collection document and this data is entered into a database of our own design for use in preparing reports.
Programs are extremely flexible. In addition to typical chemicals, programs can be designed to collect sharps, pharmaceuticals, electronics and/or universal waste.
Your program will essentially become a recycling effort since most of what is collected is recycled. With green initiatives being implemented nationwide, this program fits right in.
Public agency representatives, please call (888) 449-3733 Ext. 107.
E-mail: hhw@curbsideinc.com