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One inbox, checked most weekdays. Reader questions get answered in the callout boxes when we can; corrections get published within a couple of days.
We're a small team. Emails are read by a human, and we answer as many reader questions as we can fit in each issue.
Corrections
Something we got wrong, or a rule that's changed since we last wrote about it.
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Coral Gables, Florida.
Reply time: 1–3 business days.
Not us
We don't pick up hazardous waste, and we don't recommend haulers. For a household drop-off, start with your county's HHW program. For a business pickup, start with a licensed hauler.
Before you write
If you're asking about a specific material or a specific city, tell us both — the details are almost always what determines the correct answer. "How do I get rid of paint?" is a very different question in Miami than it is in Portland.
If you're writing on behalf of a business, please mention that. The rules that apply to a homeowner do not apply to you, and the answer will be different.