We may not think of our household waste products as 'hazardous' but many products are defined as hazardous household waste when we dispose of them.
Those almost empty bottles and containers can hold significant amounts of waste products that the EPA has deemed as hazardous and requires special disposal practices. And this can be a bit challenging for many homeowners and others.
Topics: Hazardous Waste, e-waste disposal, household waste, household waste removal, household hazardous waste, cleaning supplies
For many people, composting still evokes images of elderly, 'back-to-the-earth' couples with piles of rotting vegetation in the corner of their back yard.
But composting and optimizing your yard waste is actually beneficial on a number of levels. And it's an easy way to be 'green.'
Topics: Green Junk Removal, lawn debris, household waste, yard waste disposal, composting, food waste
When it comes to residential junk removal, most of our junk does not fall into the category of 'hazardous waste' most of the time. But sometimes it does.
And it's those pesky bottles, cans, cylinders, and other items that create confusion and anxiety on the part of conscientious homeowners and others who ask, "What do you do with them?"
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Hazardous Waste, household waste, household waste removal, household hazardous waste
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