It may surprise many people to know that there is far more to residential recycling than just plastic, paper and glass.
In fact, there are a large number of common household items that are made up of most recyclable components. These items can be found in most every American kitchen and laundry room.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Recycling, appliance recycling, recycle appliances, appliance removal
[This post was originally published in October, 2017 and has been expanded, updated and revised.]
You might not normally think of recycling and junk removal as being the same thing. But with the right choices you can accomplish both at the same time.
In the United States, we often talk about the environment, recycling and "being green." However, there's still a great deal of room for more improvement, especially with our consuming practices.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Green Junk Removal, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, plastic recycling
Plastic recycling is a problem. This may sound odd since putting waste plastic in recycling bins is simple. But recycling plastic is far from simple.
The plastic recycling side of the recycling industry has always had challenges and complications. But since China banned waste plastic imports in 2018, the challenges have escalated.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, plastic recycling, recycle plastic
Recycling can sometimes be a challenge. Not everything is acceptable and it’s hard to know what is or isn’t. For example, can you recycle Styrofoam?
Conscientious homeowners and others want to be good “eco-citizens” and most strive to do their best at practicing proper recycling. For those with designated recycling bins the job is a bit easier.
But sometimes you come across waste products that seem to defy categorization for the bins.
Topics: Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, residential trash, household waste, recycle styrofoam
For most of us, recycling is just throwing our recyclables into the right containers. But what about large amounts of junk like empty boxes? Do you know how to recycle cardboard properly?
As we’ve noted in other posts, there are multiple items that can be recycled. In addition to the most common materials - paper, glass, metals and plastics - there are also many furniture items and appliances that can be recycled, not to mention lawn care equipment.
Topics: Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, household waste, recycle cardboard, paper recycling
Recycling is something that all of us can do. Whether at home, at work or at school, recycling can help keep our spaces clean and the environment healthy. But do you recycle properly?
Topics: Recycling, junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, e-waste recycling, where to recycle electronics
Recycling is a great practice and should be a regular part of every household and business. However, there are growing challenges in the recycling industry.
We've been promoting recycling as a nation for over 50 years now. Today, recycling bins and facilities are the norm in most communities across the country. But now, so are gluts of recyclable materials.
Topics: Recycling, junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, e-waste recycling, junk metal recycling
[This post was originally published in April 2018 and has been revised and updated to reflect the most current information.]
Scrap, or junk, metal recycling is something that most homeowners may not find themselves engaging in. But junk metal recycling can make the disposal of many items greener!
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Recycling, scrap metal, metal recycling, junk metal recycling
On a personal or household level, junk recycling is a good practice. But on a global scale, there are some problems that need to be solved.
As a nation, the U.S. has been at the forefront of many aspects of recycling and reuse. And our overall junk recycling efforts have gradually increased and improved year after year.
Topics: Recycling, junk recycling, Sustainability, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, metal recycling
[Editors note: This post was originally published in June 2015 and has been revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.]
It's almost summertime and the living isn't always easy if you're a business owner. Sometimes there's a need for junk removal after your recent clean-up or relocation.
Topics: Bay Area Junk Removal, E-waste Removal, summer cleaning, junk hauling, furniture removal, Recycling, junk removal, Old Furniture Pick Up, Business Junk Removal