I work with a bunch of EOD and c-IED people. They are an interesting breed. God speed.
Hurt Locker is "Hollywood-ized" but still has a lot of truth and impact. Kathyrn Bigelow (the director) is very interested in the military and we will hopefully meet with her soon to talk about some of our projects.
As for how to dispose of them, it depends on the location and the device. Every situation is different. You don't set off a 500lb deep bury bomb with small arms fire in a populated area...