Super Bowl LIV kicks off Sunday, February 2 featuring the Kansas City Chiefs versus the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, which is within our service area. If you are thirsty for a beer, you will likely find yourself holding one of the 50,000 lightweight, recyclable aluminum cups prepared for the […]
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We were so excited to add a new delivery stop to our list: The Hotel Hershey! We’ve been long-time admirers of this beautiful building, which happens to have a rich and fascinating history. It Was Built During The Great Depression After Milton Hershey had perfected his chocolate recipe, The Great Depression hit. Hershey felt responsible […]
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It may not be glamorous, but recycling our garbage can actually save us money in the long run. Just ask the residents of Westchester County, where Mount Vernon is located. In 2018, recycling garbage saved Westchester County $5.4 million, plus the additional $4.2 million earned from selling the recyclables. To dispose of solid waste, Westchester […]
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Students at Hampton High School in Hampton, Tennessee (not far from Knoxville) recently helped streamline the garbage process in their community. Doing so not only made life easier for sanitation workers but it has saved Carter County thousands of dollars. Real-World Experience for High School Students As part of a very hands-on school project, students […]
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We’re passing along a message to our Tennessee customers: Anderson County will no longer recycle glass. On August 15, WestRock, Anderson County’s recycling vendor, informed Anderson County Solid Waste that they will no longer accept glass for “receiving, handling, and marketing of glass bottles and jars collected at (the) county’s drop off centers.” The change […]
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All day every day, we throw things out and set our garbage cans on the curb each week. For most of us, that’s where the story ends. In reality, each piece of garbage goes on a journey that involves a great deal of technology and logistics. Each town tackles waste disposal in a different way. […]
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An unfortunate truth in the United States is that 40% of the food we produce is either uneaten or thrown away. On the flip side, 1 in 8 Americans faces food insecurity. A new law in New Jersey attempts to combat this. Governor Murphy recently signed a bill into law that aims to reduce the […]
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Plastic waste is a big problem throughout the world, including in New Jersey. Plastic is a cheap material that is basically indestructible. In fact, it never completely biodegrades, but instead, breaks into tiny particles that infest the Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean. Proposed State-Wide Plastic Ban The New Jersey state government is currently debating […]
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Summer is here! This is the season we’ve been waiting for all year. While we certainly hope you’re finding time to enjoy the great outdoors with loved ones, this is also the time to be productive. The nice weather makes now an opportune time to take care of the odds and ends around your home, […]
Read MoreWe are excited to be in the great state of Connecticut! Our services are now available all throughout the Constitution State, including Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, and Waterbury. While we are expanding, we’ll also be maintaining our other service areas including New Jersey, North Carolina, and Florida. Connecticut is a beautiful state and we’re thoroughly […]
Read MoreLife is full of things – and unfortunately, many of those things will someday wind up in the garbage. Whether you are cleaning out a storage unit, in the midst of a home renovation, or beginning or ending a construction project, renting a dumpster is a necessity. Not only does a large dumpster make the […]
Continue reading →Big cleanouts create a lot of stuff. Some of it can go straight into the trash. Some of it should not. That gap is where many cleanout projects slow down. Items pile up quickly, rules get confusing, and a straightforward cleanup can feel harder than expected. This guide explains what you can throw away during […]
Continue reading →After years of collecting ornaments, lights, wreaths, and holiday decor, many families find themselves ready to downsize their Christmas decorations. Maybe you’re simplifying, moving, or just tired of storing bins you no longer use. Before tossing decorations in the trash, consider this: many organizations would love gently used holiday decor, and your items could bring […]
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