It’s that time of the year again – spring cleaning! But this year is a little different than other years – you’re stuck in the house due to COVID-19. What does this mean for your spring cleaning? We’ve created a list on how this can help you with your spring cleaning! 4 Tips for This […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all, including the team at Roll-Off Dumpster Direct. Since we are considered an essential business, our services remain available. You can read our entire response to COVID-19 here. With an increase in the use of face masks, more and more are ending up in the trash. Unfortunately, when the […]
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Do you know the types of waste you’re disposing of on a daily basis? There’s more to waste disposal than just separating recyclables from everything else. In fact, there are at least six different kinds of waste. Take the time to learn about each one, so you can be sure you’re disposing of trash correctly. […]
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We recently had the chance to make a delivery to an Ikea store in Elizabeth, NJ. We were interested to learn about this Swedish furniture store’s new sustainability initiative. Many consumers believe things that are affordable, like Ikea furniture, are also disposable. The company’s chief sustainability officer Steve Howard wants to challenge that notion by […]
Read MoreDuring a construction project, there is inevitably a large amount of waste. Once the project is finished and the site is cleaned up, what do you do with all of the debris? Typically, construction waste consists of bulky items that are heavy to life and also can cause environmental harm. Rent a Dumpster The simplest […]
Read MoreJust because the construction phase of your project is over, it doesn’t always mean your duties are completely done. While no one enjoys it, cleaning up a construction site is a very important task in officially completing a project. Since our dumpsters are often vital in this step, we’ve developed a construction cleanup checklist to […]
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Share this Image On Your Site <a href=’https://www.rolloffdumpsterdirect.com/paper-plastic-americans-recycling/’><img src=’https://www.rolloffdumpsterdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Paper-Or-Plastic1.jpg’ alt=’Paper or Plastic’ width=’614px’ border=’0′ /></a></p><br /> <p><strong>Infographic by Roll-Off Dumpster Direct</strong><br /> According to the EPA’s 2012 report, Americans recycled and composted almost 87 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2012. The infographic above breaks down different categories of waste. On the left, you […]
Read MoreWe took a trip to a Days Inn in Richmond, VA to help with a mattress disposal job, and that’s our inspiration for this blog post. Each year Americans disposed of over 40 million mattresses, and one mattress takes up as much as 40 cubic feet in a landfill. That’s why it’s important to recycle […]
Read MoreThroughout the past decade or so you have probably gone through a few cell phones. You felt pretty cool with your original Nokia, eventually upgraded to that classy Motorola Razr, and now you find yourself constantly connected to your iPhone or Android. Americans on average replace their cellphones every 18-22 months, and a majority of phone users […]
Read MoreThe average cell phone user replaces his or her phone every 18 months. But what happens to their old phone? It turns out that 40% of people keep their old phones as a spare. While this seems like the smart thing to do, you might not even realize that you have multiple cell phones in […]
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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