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Any waste that contains hazardous materials should be removed and disposed of professionally.

Do-it-yourself home improvement projects have become increasingly popular these days, perhaps due to a combination of a slow economy that makes people eager to save money and an abundance of home improvement shows that give them the confidence to attempt projects on their own. Regardless of what type of project you may be doing, waste disposal is probably the most annoying part.

Many people tend to overlook the question of waste disposal until they’ve already begun work and suddenly realize they need a place to stash their trash. This can be dangerous as well as inconvenient if any kind…

The primary radon risks in homes come from soil, not granite countertops.

With radon being the second leading cause of lung cancer in America, many people are understandably wary of the thought of having any product known to contain radon in their home. This has led some homeowners to even go so far as to tear out their granite countertops out of fear of radon contamination. Before you take this kind of drastic measure, you really should get professional radon testing to determine if your home has elevated radon levels or not. H2 Environmental can provide radon testing as part of our Indoor Air Quality…

Getting environmental site assessments before you buy protects against liability for existing contamination

Officials in North Dakota recently confirmed the discovery of a new illegal waste dump on a property near the town of Crosby. The dump is relatively small, consisting of 15 garbage cans containing about 25 bags of waste, but worrisome because the waste is radioactive. The property in question was recently sold, and the original owner is currently in prison for unrelated reasons. The new owner asserts that the waste was deposited before he purchased the property, but he was unaware of its existence because the bags of waste were covered by snow all winter and spring.

Illegal dumping…