The Benefits of Proper Disposal
You probably have plans to recycle and reuse your packing materials and unwanted goods, but there are still a few items that you can only resort to throwing away. There are certain items that are easier to throw away than others. Taking the time to properly dispose your larger goods can help you avoid fines and receive your entire security deposit if you're moving from a rental home.
Many states fine individuals who leave certain types of waste curbside. If you have a landlord who is fined for your improper waste disposal, then this could affect receiving your security deposit. Your moving budget may include the money received from that deposit, so it's especially important that you throw away your goods properly to have your money returned to you.
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Throwing Away Larger Items
You may have purchased large items, like refrigerators, wardrobes, beds, and ovens for your home that you need to throw away.
The following list contains suggestions on how to throw away some of your larger goods: |
- Refrigerators. In order to throw away your refrigerator and freezer, you'll need to remove all the oil and Freon® or refrigerant gas inside the unit. Depending on your waste management facility's policies, you may be required to have these substances removed by a certified technician. The technician would then need to place a tag on the refrigerator to indicate that it has been properly emptied.
- Wardrobes. If you have a wooden wardrobe, then you will generally have to take your wardrobe apart before throwing it away. You could bring your wardrobe to the curb for someone to take. If you have a metal wardrobe, it typically won't get taken away.
- Beds. You will need to take apart your bed and separate any metal parts (i.e. the bed frame) from the wooden parts (i.e. the headboard). Depending on your waste management facility, you may be able to throw away both materials curbside.
- Ovens. One disposal option for your oven is to take it to a scrap metal facility. Not only can you bring conventional ovens to the facility, but you can drop off toaster ovens and convection ovens and microwaves. Also, you may be able to leave these items on your curb if your waste management facility provides metal disposal service.
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| TIP: Make sure to remove the doors from any item that you throw away. This will help prevent kids and pets from getting trapped inside. |
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You may be throwing away items because you weren't able to sell them or didn't have enough time to donate them to charity. It isn't uncommon for people to ditch items in good condition to be picked up by a passerby either. Ditching your items won't typically make a profit, but at least your goods may get reused.
If you come across any items that you don't know how to dispose, then you should contact your local waste management facility to check its disposal policies. |
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