For decades, most plastic waste has been difficult or impossible to recycle. This has led to a glut of plastic waste, including plastic in our oceans.
The good news is that technological advances and innovation from surprising places are bringing the promise of new uses and recycling of these "problem" plastics.
Topics: junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, plastic recycling, recycle plastic, plastic waste
Not all waste is created equal. And some electronic waste, or E-waste, can be recycled over and over again. If it gets recycled...
While many components of e-waste materials can be recycled or recovered, some have a limited lifespan of reusability. But other components can be recycled almost indefinitely.
Topics: E-waste Removal, electronic waste, Sustainability, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, electronic recycling
Every homeowner wants a comfortable, inviting, and relaxing place to live and entertain, with features that add value to their home. But what are those?
Not everything we want to build in our yards will necessarily add significantly to the resale value of our homes. And the things that do tend to change from year to year.
Cramps, heat rashes, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and just a general sense of “Man, it’s hot!” come with the hotter summer weather, and they can all be hard to deal with because the danger signs don’t always seem readily apparent.
From parades to barbeques, July 4 has many defining features, and fireworks literally soar above them all. And since most of us didn’t get to enjoy the traditional Independence Day celebrations in 2020, this year promises to be a bigger and louder party to make up for lost time.
There are few things in life as exciting or as stressful as relocating. And having to deal with the inevitable bulk trash removal doesn't help matters.
It's funny, but most of us have no idea how much "stuff" is in our homes until we have to pack it all. In fact, most of us don't even know how much of our belongings are really just junk that we haven't gotten rid of.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, home cleanout, moving and relocation, moving trash, relocating and moving
[This article was originally published in April 2017 and has been updated and revised for a more comprehensive view on water heater recycling.]
So, your old water heater has finally stopped heating water. When you replace it with a new unit, what are you going to do with it?
If you're lucky, the company that installs your new unit might take it for you. If not, or you choose to install it yourself, recycling your old water heater is your best option.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, get rid of old appliances, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, hot water heater removal, hot water heater recycling
Just moving your old refrigerator is a huge chore. Taking it out of the house to dispose of it through recycling is a job most homeowners are unable to do.
But if you need to get rid of your old refrigerator because you no longer need it or it's no longer working, what can you do?
Topics: Refrigerator Disposal, Refrigerator Recycling, get rid of old appliances, used appliance, refrigerator removal
Construction sites are notorious for generating debris, trash, and other waste materials. Which is why construction waste removal is critical.
But it's also a task that takes time and resources away from the actual work of construction.
Topics: Construction Waste Disposal, outsourcing construction waste hauling, construction debris removal, construction waste removal, construction junk removal
