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Christmas Tree Disposal And Junk Removal After The Holidays

Posted by Junk King on Nov 27, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[This article was first published in December 2020 and has been revised and expanded.]

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.

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Topics: christmas tree disposal, Residential Junk Removal, residential trash, household waste, holiday tips, organic waste, recycling wood

Yard Waste And Other Organic Waste: Why Recycle

Posted by Junk King on Jun 23, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[This article was first published in March 2021 and has been expanded and revised.]

 

All those leaves, grass, and other trimmings are completely organic and biodegradable, right? Yes, but they still don't belong in landfills. Here's why.

Despite what might seem an intuitive assumption about organic yard waste material - or even food waste - organic waste can be quite harmful to the environment.

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, yard waste, yard waste disposal, paper recycling, organic waste, food waste

Spring Lawn Care And Yard Debris Removal

Posted by Junk King on Apr 26, 2023 5:00:00 AM

 

Spring is here and so is lawn maintenance. After the homebuying rush of the last few years, many new owners now have to take care of lawns for the first time.

While not particularly difficult or complicated, getting it right means getting started early. And following a few basic steps can make the summer lawn care duties far easier.

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, lawn debris, yard waste disposal, lawn care, organic waste, backyard entertaining, lawn care tips

Bioenergy: Doing Your Part Through Composting

Posted by Junk King on Jan 27, 2023 12:30:00 PM

Composting is a practice that is probably as old as mankind. But composting at home is still new for many Americans. Yet it doesn't have to be difficult.

While some states have requirements for residential composting of organic waste, it is far from a widespread practice in the U.S. But it should be.

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Topics: yard waste disposal, composting, organic waste, food waste, compost, bioenergy, biofuel

The State Of Bioenergy In America

Posted by Junk King on Dec 30, 2022 11:45:00 AM

 

We generate millions of tons of organic waste every year in the United States. And most of it ends up in our landfills. But that is changing now and for the better.

Back in 2018 the EPA estimated that we tossed out over 63 million tons of food and organic waste. And that almost 56 percent of it was landfilled. 

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Topics: Green Junk Removal, yard waste, organic waste, food waste, bioenergy, alternative fuels, biofuel

Composting 101

Posted by Junk King on Nov 9, 2022 5:00:00 AM

Composting is an eco-friendly approach for reusing and reducing organic waste. Many people avoid composting because they are intimidated by the process.

But understanding composting will help you reduce the amount of junk you produce and dump in overflowing landfills.

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, home improvement, composting, organic waste, food waste, compost

Fall Lawn And Yard Preparation: Are You Ready?

Posted by Junk King on Sep 21, 2022 8:00:00 AM

[This article was originally published August 2020 and has been revised and updated.]

Fall is officially just a few days away. And one of the best things about fall is that it's a great time for lawn and yard preparation before winter comes.

But it also can mean a great deal of yard waste removal and landscaping debris to be gotten rid of.

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposl, lawnmower removal, lawn care, organic waste

When Yard Waste Disposal Means Recycling And Reuse

Posted by Junk King on Aug 8, 2022 5:00:00 AM

We all want to recycle and do our part to save the planet. But not many of us think of yard waste in terms of recycling or reuse. Yet, organic debris is quite recyclable.

Almost everything that grows in or above your outdoor spaces at home can be recycled, reused, or repurposed. In fact, there's no "greener" way to be green with waste and debris.

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping, yard waste disposal, composting, lawn care, organic waste, recycle, reuse, reduce

Landscaping Projects Mean Yard Waste And Debris

Posted by Junk King on Jun 27, 2022 5:00:00 AM

[This post was originally published in March 2019, and has been revised, expanded, and updated.]

Your new yard looks great! But now that the excitement of your improved landscaping has waned you still have to get rid of the yard waste you've created.

And the more ambitious and wide-ranging your landscaping project is, the larger the piles of organic waste and other types of yard debris. So, what do you do with it all now?

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, DIY projects, yard waste, yard waste disposal, organic waste

How To Make Your Yard Waste Disposal More Efficient

Posted by Junk King on Apr 18, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

One of the tasks of most homeowners in America is yard maintenance. And this usually means taking care of yard waste removal and disposal. 

While no one really enjoys that work, there are ways to make the chore easier and far more efficient than raking, bagging, and waiting for the garbage truck each week.

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, yard waste, yard waste disposal, composting, backyard, organic waste, residential trash removal

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