Every home and commercial building needs functional fire alarms and smoke detectors. These devices send out early alerts of smoke and excess heat so that occupants can take action. Whether using fire extinguishers or leaving the premises, these early alerts give everyone a chance to preserve their property, people, and pets inside that building which is now on fire. Unfortunately, even the best-made fire alarms have finite lifespans. Many smoke detectors and fire alarms require radioactive…

Getting rid of used engine oil isn’t as simple as placing it in the trash. Throwing your Oil out with everyday garbage could get you in trouble with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local authorities. Whenever you replace your own automotive fluids or are a business that offers Oil change services, you have to have a plan in place for how to handle the proper disposal of your used Motor Oil and Filters. At ADCO Environmental Services, LLC, we’re sharing everything you need to know…

Antifreeze keeps your auto’s engine at safe temperatures. It prevents the temperature of your engine from rising above 225 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s also formulated to prevent freezing during the winter months when the outside temperature plummets. Without its inherent “anti-freezing” properties, icy coolant would expand and crack your engine block. Changing your coolant is key to protecting your engine and keeping it working safely and efficiently, however, if you opt to change your coolant by…

Do you need exit sign disposal? Radioactive emergency exit signs must not be disposed of with regular trash. Old or damaged egress light signage containing a radioisotope known as Tritium (H-3) can contaminate landfills and the environment if not disposed of properly, as they contain radioactive gas known as Tritium. To make these signs glow in the dark, they are made using radioactive Tritium Gas which is stored inside small glass tubes inside the sign housing. Due to these signs being…

Generators are defined as persons, such as individuals, corporations, or Federal Government agencies that produce hazardous waste according to Chapter 11 of the hazardous waste regulations. If you are a generator, you may want to know whether you need a USEPA ID number, also known as an Environmental Protection Agency Site ID number to remain compliant with Federal regulations. In this article, we look at the different EPA generator classifications to help you understand which of these codes…