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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: 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: 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: What are the health risks associated with lead exposure?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.</p></div>

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Last update on August 19, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
Did a great job and was very quick . It was super hot but they still got the job done . Easy to work with and great prices . I would recommend using them to anyone . Cleaned up all the trees very quickly. Brush cutting , tree trimming and tree cutting they are your guys !
Corinth Tree & Land Management LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Hopkins Construction began the first say about 9:30 AM, which turned out to be the earliest they would make the job site throughout the project. DAY 1- they began demolition and tore our baseboards, took out the old vanity, toilet, flooring, etc. DAY 2- Only a worker arrived about 10:30 AM and...
Hopkin Construction LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Top Notch crew cut down 7 trees and trimmed up two trees. They did an awesome job. They cleaned up and raked up everything. They were very conscious of where the limbs and trees landed. The crew was very polite and worked very hard even with heat advisory. The yard looks awesome. ThanksTop...
Top Notch Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2023
Excellent service. They responded quickly with a very reasonable price following an on-site observation. They showed up with a well coordinated team, trimmed back a large tree, removed all of the debris and left the area better than they found it. The access was very difficult, and they were...
2C Construction
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Reviewed in April 2023
Brought them in to remove a giant oak tree and to remove an old fence and clean up in prep for new fencing. They did really good work, showed up when they said they would, and returned calls promptly. Communication was seamless and professional. Their commitment to getting the job done was...
All Above Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2022
Jay and his crew removed three pine trees that were in bad shape but were between our home, shop, power lines, and propane tank. Work was excellent and fast and they cleaned up so well I didn't even have to go behind them with a rake. Highly recommend!
Angry Beavers Tree Service Company, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
He was great. I did not think he could get these large metal items cleared out, but it did and did it quickly. I will use him again for our next clean-up project. Excellent Service.
M. Riley Junkman Service
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Reviewed in July 2018
Removed very large oak tree in confined space. Removed all debris. Will hire again.
More tree serevices
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Reviewed in February 2017
Michael Peters has become our favorite "go to" home improvement professional. We had 25 of the 12 x 12 ceramic tiles on one kitchen floor that were cracked. He came, gave us a very reasonable bid, returned one evening and removed them. Came back the following morning and paid the new tile,...
Interior & Exterior Wood Work
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Reviewed in December 2013
They removed old, wood siding and rain gutter system. After removal of old materials they installed new vinyl siding and rain gutter system. After completion of the job there were nine discrepancies which needed to be corrected. Of the nine, two were never correctly corrected and were finally...
KNIGHT'S AWNING & CONSTRUCTION
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CB Mechanical

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnWaste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a very thorough job pressure washing my entire house and foundation. They did it in one day and did a great job."

+62

Response time1 day

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by65%of homeowners

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I hired them to do spring cleanup of my yard. They were fantastic!"

+20

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by91%of homeowners

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Pod's Lawn And Landscape LLC

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding service, showed up on time and took care of business. Very happy with the service. Real professionals."

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

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MB Handyman and Lawn Service

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

Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Customers say: Quick response

"Matt is more than just a painter in that he knows carpentry and can do brick and mortar repairs. A tireless worker, he has a Ã¢Â Â can-doÃ¢Â Â attitude and really takes pride in his work. I found him to be honest and easy to communicate with."

Response time1 day

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Smackhouz transport

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

Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I can remove almost anything with my trailers.\nCars\nMotorcycle \nJunk\nI pickup from warehouses and bring to you.

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Code Red Hauling and Clean Up

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

Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Code Red offers dump trailer rentals, junk removal services, debris clean up, and light demolition work.

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Red Oaks Dumpster Rental LLC

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

Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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I am an entrepreneur from Tupelo, MS. I am hard working and always looking for more opportunities.

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Franks movers

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

Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hi this is franks movers!!! We’re here for all your moving and junk removal needs!!! We have been around for over a year. We offer great, reliable, punctual service! We will get you moved promptly and gracefully. We are here to make your move as stress free as possible. Looking to move or move junk, give us a call!!!!

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Shandon

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Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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Shandon Buchanan here, currently have a pickup truck to pick up debris or junk removal

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Loves lawn care

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Dumas, MS and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I am a 25 year old United States Marine.\nI am a proud husband and dad.\nI take pride in my work the same way I do being a Marine, husband and father.\nGod led and self driven company!

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.

The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.

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