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Non-Hazardous Waste Services

for Midland, TX; Odessa, TX; Hobbs, NM; Carlsbad, NM; Abilene, TX; San Angelo, TX; Lubbock, TX; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Lafayette, LA & the Surrounding Areas

Non-hazardous waste is material that does not pose a threat to human health or the environment and includes common items like household garbage, recyclables, and construction debris. It differs from hazardous waste by lacking toxic, flammable, corrosive, or infectious properties, though it still requires proper disposal to prevent risks. Common examples include paper, plastic, glass, yard waste, and certain industrial byproducts. 

Examples of Non-Hazardous Waste

  • Household Waste: Food scraps, packaging, and general clutter
  • Recyclables: Paper, cardboard, plastic, and glass
  • Construction and Demolition Debris: Wood, drywall, concrete, and bricks (as long as they are not contaminated with hazardous materials)
  • Yard Waste: Leaves, grass clippings, and branches
  • Commercial Waste: Office supplies, packaging from retail stores, and waste from small businesses
  • Industrial Waste: Certain types of sludge, ash, used oil, and oil-water emulsions that are not contaminated with hazardous substances 

Proper Disposal

  • Non-hazardous waste is subject to state and local regulations, and the EPA oversees its safe handling.
  • Proper disposal methods can include taking it to a landfill or a Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF).
  • Some non-hazardous waste, like certain industrial materials, can be recycled or reused as a substitute for original materials, such as in road construction.
  • Always confirm with the disposal facility to ensure they accept your waste and to understand the required quantity.


eTech Environmental & Safety Solutions is the company to choose for all your non-hazardous waste management and disposal needs in Odessa, TX; Midland, TX; Hobbs, NM; Carlsbad, NM; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Lubbock, TX; Abilene, TX; San Angelo, TX; Lafayette, LA; and the surrounding areas. Our team is well versed in all application regulations and best practices, so you won’t have any worries at all. Contact us to schedule a consultation.