Junk King Blog

[This article was first published in April 2019 and has been expanded and revised.]

When most folks think of "yard waste" they don't think about lawn clippings and leaves in terms of benefits and cost savings. But they should.

Topics: lawn debris, yard waste, green products, yard waste disposal, composting

 

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.

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

 

Spring is here and, for many homeowners and others, that means yard waste removal. Cleaning up your outdoor areas and improving your landscaping can create a lot of debris. What do you do with it all?

And it often is far more than yard waste and piles of leaves. You might have old fencing, broken lawn furniture and other items that require hauling away from your yard.

Topics: Yard Waste Removal, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposal, backyard

 

Spring is here and it's time to get out there and clean up your yard after the long winter. And if your outdoor area is relatively large, you'll likely have quite a bit of yard waste to dispose of.

At some point once the debris and bags begin to pile up, the question becomes, "How do I get rid of all this stuff?"

Topics: yard waste, yard waste disposal, backyard, outdoor cleaning, mulching

 

If you have any kind of yard at all, spring is typically a great time to improve your landscaping. And that means yard waste removal.

The typical approach to getting rid of yard waste is to simply rake it up, put it into the green waste barrel till it's full, and then - if need be - repeat the process a week later when the bin is empty. But what many don't realize is that "waste" and yard debris is actually organic material is that beneficial for your lawn.

Topics: landscaping debris, yard waste, yard waste disposal, composting, mulching

 

Summertime is a great time for homeowners to make outdoor improvements. But it also means taking care of outdoor junk disposal.

If you're like most homeowners in America, you probably have a lot of old stuff lying around or crammed into storage sheds or in backyard corners somewhere. It might be old tools and lawn equipment, an old satellite dish that's no longer being used, or even a broken hot tub.

So, how do you get rid of this stuff?

Topics: yard waste, yard waste disposal, backyard, hot tub removal, hot tub disposal

 

There are times when your yards and other outdoor property need a major clean up. One of the results of this cleaning can be large amounts of debris and junk that needs to be disposed of properly. And that's where recycling comes in.

Topics: yard waste, green products, eco-friendly, yard waste disposal, composting, backyard

 

Every homeowner with a lawn wants theirs to be beautiful. And essential lawn care starts in the spring. Take a look at our five easy tips for your spring lawn care.

Topics: lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposl, green products, composting

 

It may only be early Spring now, but Summer is coming. And so is all the yard waste that arrives along with the season - better be ready!

Topics: Yard Waste Removal, summer cleaning, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposal

 

After the excitement of your new landscaping project wears off you might be dreading having to get rid of all the yard waste you've created.

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