You probably have a large trash can, or a few of them, that your trash collection service empties on a regular basis. However, there are bound to be times when they are not enough. When you know that you are going to have a trash issue, call your service provider ahead of time and arrange to have a roll-off dumpster delivered on a temporary or permanent basis. Here are a few situations that could benefit from having more trash receptacles.…
Read More »Electronic waste can be very profitable for you if you know what to look for and how to recycle it properly. While the term has no true definition, it basically points toward items that people no longer use but still has useful life left in it. Old televisions, computers, and stereos are examples of electronic waste. There are ways you can make money off those bulky TVs or lackluster desktop monitors, you just have to know where you can maximize profits.…
Read More »If you rent a dumpster and are growing tired of how quickly it fills up, practice some of the following tips to reduce the amount of trash that you throw away. Not only will you be saving space in your dumpster, you will also be helping out the environment by not throwing away items that can be used for another purpose. Donate Food To Those In Need If you are in the habit of tossing away food items, foul odors can linger around the dumpster and attract insects.…
Read More »You just got finished frying a batch of bacon. You want to clean the pan, but you don’t have time to wait for the grease to cool so that you can properly dispose of it, so what do you do? You make the mistake that many people are guilty of – you toss the grease down the drain. Everyone knows it’s bad, but few people know just how bad this practice is.…
Read More »Commercial offices can generate huge amounts of waste each year, and a great deal of that waste could be recycled if only office administrators and employees took initiative to do so. If you’re an office administrator, or an office worker who’s tired of seeing stacks of paper and other recyclable trash get thrown out each week, then you might want to consider following these tips for implementing a successful recycling program, with the help of a recycling company like E.…
Read More »If you are trying to get a home ready to sell, you will more than likely be in a hurry to get items out of the home as soon as possible. If you plan to take the items to a local landfill, it is important to know how to move them safely and legally. Use the following guide to learn how to transport items to the dump properly. Secure Large Items…
Read More »Scrap metal is a valuable material that many people have around their homes. Many people collect scrap metal for a while, and then take it to the recycling center to get paid for their efforts. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous individuals out there that prey on scrappers and steal the metals that they have collected. Are you a scrapper? If so, it is time to learn how to protect the scrap metal that you have collected.…
Read More »So you’ve gone through the process of selling everything in the house of value, but now what? It may seem like a daunting process to dispose of the plethora of items that were left behind, but don’t despair. With a little bit of organization and planning, the items that are left in the house will be sorted and sent to their proper destinations, whether it should be a charity, to a recycling center, or to a dumpster.…
Read More »Paper is fragile but it is also one item that we use the most. Preserving priceless documents isn’t an easy task because paper is so susceptible to light, moisture, acid, and heat. These things are what make the paper brittle, cause the ink to fade, and make the paper turn yellow. Eliminate these problems and you’ll have paper that last forever. Here’s how: Make a Copy on Acid-Free Paper Always make a stronger copy of your original document.…
Read More »While there are good environmental reasons for not throwing your old electronics into your standard garbage collection, there are also moral reasons. It is simply wrong to frivolously throw non-biodegradable items haphazardly into our landfills. Countless studies have been performed over the last half-century that indicate our tendency to discard our refuse without the least little forethought has increased at an alarming rate. Dumping non-biodegradable garbage into our landfills is harming our wildlife, our water reserves, and adds toxins to our earth.…
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