Household junk, or residential waste, isn't limited to what goes into your kitchen trash. It's anything and everything you throw away and is not recycled.
But the problem is that far too much of our residential junk and waste ends up in the waste stream and, ultimately, the landfills. And it doesn't have to.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk recycling, residential trash, household waste, household waste removal
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Homeowners and renters often have junk. Whether it's from a major cleanup or because they're moving, residential junk removal can be a challenging task.
But the good news is that it doesn't have to be a DIY task!
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, house cleanouts, home cleanout, residential trash, household waste
In neighborhoods across America, homeowners and others are deep in the heart of spring cleaning projects. And one of the inevitable results will be junk.
So, is there a better way to get rid of junk than hauling it in the family car? Yes, there is and it's a rental dumpster just for residential use.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Spring Cleaning, home cleanout, household waste, garage cleanup
Disposing of household hazardous waste is becoming increasingly difficult for homeowners and others as new laws make it harder to get rid of.
Adding to the problem is the fact that many homeowners, renters and others aren't even aware that some of the junk and debris they need to dispose of is considered hazardous waste.
Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, e-waste disposal, residential trash, household waste, EPA
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
If there is one thing that is perennially true for most homes after Christmas it's piles of trash. And junk. And, quite often, a real (dead) tree.
And it all has to be hauled out and gotten rid of sooner than later.
Topics: christmas tree disposal, Residential Junk Removal, residential trash, household waste, holiday 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
We love getting new electronic devices. And the holidays are a great time to give and receive them. But that means getting rid of the old ones.
E-waste, or electronic waste, is a growing problem globally, as well as in the U.S. and it is only getting worse.
Topics: E-waste Removal, electronic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, household waste, what to do with old electronics