[This article was originally published in November 2017 and has been update and revised.]
Paper and cardboard, plastic water bottles, aluminum cans: that's pretty much everything when it comes to household recycling, right? Nope - not really!
In fact, there are probably dozens of items you throw out each year that are highly recyclable.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Green Junk Removal, Recycling, Landfills, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Electronics and digital devices get old and obsolete over time. And when you dispose of them they become e-waste. But can they be recycled instead?
Topics: E-waste Removal, Recycling, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, ecycling
While we might make light of our own tendency to accumulate things, we know hoarding is no joking matter. However, even excessive clutter can be a real problem.
You may not be an actual victim of hoarding disorder, but some people are especially prone to keeping and accumulating belongings and unnecessary goods. Or what our friends and family may uncharitably refer to as "junk."
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Clutter, Hoarders, hoarding, declutter
Okay, so it's only a few weeks into winter still and it's snowing or raining in most places. But you don't have to wait till spring for a home cleanup.
While spring may be the traditional time of year for a major house cleaning and for fixing up your home and landscaping, winter can be a great time, as well.
Topics: Spring Cleaning, junk removal services, home cleanout, residential trash, household waste, garage cleanup
We may not think our homes have toxic or dangerous materials. But almost every household has products that, when disposed of, become hazardous waste.
In fact, one of the most significant challenges for waste management and junk removal is dealing with household hazardous waste.
Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, residential trash, household waste, EPA
No one needs to remind you that we're still reeling from the ongoing coronavirus wave. But staying safe can be harder in winter with everyone home more.
With so many kids having to do distance learning and so many parents having to work from home - or look for new work - maintaining healthy precautions can be a burden. Add to this the winter weather that forces many to remain indoors for longer periods of time, you have the makings of a stressful next few months.
Topics: household waste, COVID-19, health and safety, coronavirus, safety tips
[This article originally appeared here in April 2019. It has been revised and updated for 2021]
With the holidays behind us, it's quite likely you've got a new collection of digital devices and electronics. And that often means more e-waste.
Many people think of "e-waste" or electronic waste as strictly an industrial by-product. While it's true that many businesses generate e-waste, it's also true that almost everyone has old or unwanted electronic devices and equipment they need to dispose of.
Topics: E-waste Removal, Green Junk Removal, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, ecycling
New Year's Day is traditionally viewed as a day of new beginnings. And one of the best places to start is with your garage storage.
Why there? Because most homes in the U.S. have an over-accumulation of junk stored in their garages instead of cars. And, more often than not, all that stuff isn't stored very well, so a garage storage "makeover" can be a big step towards organizing and decluttering the whole house!
Topics: junk removal, organization tips, organization, garage cleanup, garage storage
