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Q: What are the 4 categories of hazardous waste?

• <div><p>According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:</p><p>1. <b>Characteristic Wastes</b>: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).</p><p>2. <b>Listed Wastes</b>: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.</p><p>3. <b>Universal Wastes</b>: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.</p><p>4. <b>Mixed Wastes</b>: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.</p></div>

Q: Why is lead removal necessary for older homes?

• <div><p>Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.</p></div>

Q: How do professionals ensure safe collection and removal?

• <div><p>Professionals use appropriate equipment to prevent property damage and ensure efficiency.</p></div>

Q: What does lead dust look like?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.</p></div>

Q: Are you able to put hazardous waste in a dumpster?

• <div><p>No, you can&rsquo;t place hazardous waste in a dumpster unless you specifically ordered a dumpster for hazardous waste removal. If the dumpster company finds hazardous waste that it didn&rsquo;t approve for dumping, the company will return the waste to you, and you&rsquo;ll likely face a fine for illegal dumping.</p></div>

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Last update on June 29, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
Our experience with Frost Overhead Doors was remarkable! I actually reached out to them on Fathers Day and my call was returned that same Sunday by Jessica Frost in less than an hour. I gave her the gist of our situation and she promptly set up an appointment to come to our home with her...
Frost Overhead Doors of Western Maine LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Joel was excellent to work with. I had a dangerous limb hanging and he was very prompt with removing it. He also worked around my hectic rental schedule which I really appreciated. He left no mess behind, you wouldn't even know he had been there. I will definitely be using him again in the...
J D Chapman Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Installed new clapboards after removing broken ones. Reworked gutters to function better; installed gutter guards also. Installed new porch lights, custom fitting to shingle shacks so as to not allow leakage into junction box behind the lights. He is an arborist as well as a fine carpenter...
Atsalis Enterprises
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Reviewed in September 2023
We asked for removal of small trees and brush cutting along a long driveway. The workers showed up with a large trailer truck, and worked very quickly. There was no mess left behind. Very neat job.
Eastern Timber Services, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Dominic went out of his way to help us with a small kitchen project that we needed to have done right away. He came after hours and traveled quite a distance from the job site where he had been working as he realized we could not get a refrigerator until some old cupboards were removed. We...
Opulent Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Jason Strong replied quickly to my call. His work is excellent. He quickly removed three huge trees that threatened falling on my home. Definitely give him a call if you need work completed around your home. I highly recommend him. Jason is very prompt and professional . I will hire him again.
Strong Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2023
AM snow removal was very professional!! I was very happy with the job that was done. They made sure I was able to get out of my yard in a timely manner so that I could get to work and that I could get into my yard at the end of the day!!! I would so hire them again
A&M Property Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Krystian was prompt and hard working, he had to remove wallpaper from 1968. He also had to build a wall from beginning to finish product he has a great work ethic and pride in what he does
Lepcio Painting
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Reviewed in July 2022
We had 2 rooms that had old grout removed and replaced, with some tile repair as well. The crew was efficient and did a great job. Our floors look like new! Great service!
Tomahawk Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2022
They were very easy to talk to and addressed all my concerns. We took in other quotes from companies and everyone came in around the same price, but would not either clean up the whole yard of debris, or we had to pay a second party to come in and fill the foundation with sand. Learned Brothers...
Learned Brothers Services
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Farris Lawn Care, LLC

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My unique situation with my house and lawn was handled professionally and Mr Farris went above his committment to complete his task."

Response time1 day

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpWaste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent job! Dave was the first to quote the job and had a better price. He came with crew on time and finished everything I'd requested in one full day as quoted! The work involved extensive tree and brush removal as well as trimming branches to open up view corridors. I wholeheartedly recommend Dave. If he quotes you a job, he will deliver."

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Catlins All Year Round

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnWaste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent snow removal. Always the agreed upon price, always prompt service and quick response after and during big storms. Highly recommend..."

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by66%of homeowners

Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"These guys helped me out when I found myself with with a half finished siding job/trim capping job."

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Really nice man doing a great job."

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Awesome customer service they took all the stress off me and the floor came out better than we expected!! Appreciate you guys"

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

"We had a short window to get some yard clean up done, and they made it happen. Very responsive, and affordable. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures but the job was done and the yard looked great!"

12 neighbors recently requested a quote

Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Awesome! Came, moved my boxes upstairs and moved boxes downstairs! Great experience"

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

8 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Great Works Enterprises LLC

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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Landscape and home services for NH and ME

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Guild Property Maintenance

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Paris, ME and surrounding areas

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I am highly motivated, and will do the job right every time because I take pride in my work. I can do any type of lawn care and property maintenance.

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.

Professionals use appropriate equipment to prevent property damage and ensure efficiency.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

No, you can’t place hazardous waste in a dumpster unless you specifically ordered a dumpster for hazardous waste removal. If the dumpster company finds hazardous waste that it didn’t approve for dumping, the company will return the waste to you, and you’ll likely face a fine for illegal dumping.

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