If you are remodelling your home or doing some landscape work, then a dumpster rental provides the simplest solution for disposing of all the waste safely and effectively. However, your options for the dumpster placement may be somewhat limited, especially if local codes require you to get a permit before putting it on the street, […]
Fluorescent bulbs and tubes contain mercury and are disposed of as hazardous waste. However, there are two kinds of fluorescent tubes: compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and fluorescent tubes. While CFLs have many recycling options, via mail-in programs and retail drop-offs, fluorescent tubes are much harder to dispose of once their 15,000 hours of lighting […]
Many packaging labels today contain different recycling symbols and other directions to assist with proper waste disposal. Knowing the meaning of the symbols can help you identify how the packaging should be disposed of, and the right recycling containers for each type of waste. The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) This label appears on different kinds […]
From frying some bacon, to browning ground beef, to deep-frying a turkey, all these delicacies leave you with a lot of used oil that is difficult to dispose of. While it may be tempting to simply pour it down the drain, this shortcut may lead to costly repercussions that range from clogged sewer pipes, to […]
When you don’t have a designated place to keep your items, and just keep adding to the mess, you soon create a cluttered storage room. Just as it took you a long time to gather the different stuff filling up the space, you should also expect to put in a good amount of time to […]
It is easy to get consumed with keeping all the rooms in your house clean and organized, and completely overlook the mess behind closed doors—like in your child’s closet. Don’t fret. With a little time and effort, your child’s closet can be clean and organized, and kept that way. Here are some easy tips to […]
Many cigarette smokers don’t think that improperly discarded butts constitute litter. So, rather than putting their butts in the trash after they’ve finished smoking, they simply toss them out the car window, on the lawn, in the gutter, in a stream, or some place other than the nearest garbage container. The problem with incorrect disposal […]
One of the most important considerations when renting waste disposal bins for your project is identifying how the different types of waste will be disposed. The manner in which each material is handled after it leaves the site significantly affects the cost of waste disposal. This is why it is important to know which materials […]
Landscaping projects usually leave behind large quantities of different kinds of waste that pose sorting and disposal challenges for the contractors. However, sorting landscaping waste will be much easier if you follow these steps. Step 1: Plan Ahead Landscaping projects often involve a bit of deconstruction, demolition, and digging. These activities should be allocated enough […]
Roofing materials last for decades, but they will eventually get damaged beyond repair, requiring them to be tossed and replaced with new ones. Most shingles are made from asphalt, which is an abundant material in local landfills. Rather than sending more shingles to your local landfill, you can choose any one of these alternative disposal […]
