Junk King Blog

 

Even if you live where stay-at-home orders have been lifted, COVID-19 is still here and so is the winter weather. So, staying indoors is still warranted.

Unfortunately.

Topics: COVID-19, health and safety, sanitation practices, coronavirus, preparing for winter, helpful tips

 

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

 

Christmas means many things to many people, but we can probably all agree that it's a wonderful time of the year, and this is a good year to appreciate it.

With all of the unrest, uncertainty, and unease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the tensions of the political campaigns, and the economic distress, Christmas can provide a brief season of normalcy.

Topics: safety, COVID-19, health and safety, coronavirus, holiday tips, safety tips

 

For most people, the holidays stretch from Halloween till the morning of New Year's Day. That's nine wonderful weeks. And staying safe makes them even better.

No one wants to be a victim of a theft, of an avoidable illness or injury, or simply an inconvenient accident, especially during the holidays. 

Topics: trash removal, residential trash, checklist, health and safety, holiday tips, safety tips

 

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful and to give thanks. But it's also a time to enjoy family and friends. 

Whether you make it an intimate affair with just a few guests, something that many people are likely to do this year, or something more grand, it is a time to enjoy good company and to reflect.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk removal, residential trash, household waste, health and safety, Thanksgiving

 

One of the most anticipated holidays of the year, Labor Day Weekend is upon us and it's going to be different for many of us, thanks to the coronavirus.

Topics: organization tips, safety, health and safety, coronavirus, labor day, holiday tips

 

Almost half a year after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, regular safety precautions are still needed for most activities, including junk hauling.

Fortunately, with the proper equipment and protocols, even junk removal and hauling can be carried out safely and without risk.

Topics: junk hauling, COVID-19, health and safety, coronavirus, touchless junk removal

Summer has arrived, and it's not the summer we expected.

Summer enjoys the reputation of being the season affiliated with freedom; schools are closed, outdoor activities from boating to baseball get encouraged, and Fourth of July celebrations light up the skies. But with safety measures being employed to combat COVID-19, many of those traditional summer activities have either been altered or eliminated.

Topics: COVID-19, health and safety, summer fun

 

Being safe during the summer will allow you to enjoy the season to the fullest. This means knowing in advance what to do, what to watch for, and what to avoid.

After months of avoiding coronavirus, summer means avoiding accidents, sunburn and dehydration among other things. And, no, you can't prevent every illness, every insect bite, and every scrape or bruise, but you can certainly take steps to minimize them.

Topics: summer cleaning, organization tips, safety, health and safety, coronavirus

 

Fortunately, the vast majority of people won't contract the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 survive. But cleaning and disinfecting is still critical.

And, for those who have someone at home who is sick, it is absolutely essential to maintain a clean and disinfected environment.

Topics: garbage hauling, COVID-19, health and safety, sanitation practices, coronavirus