Roll-Off Dumpster Direct has provided dumpsters to the 17th Street Farmers’ Market in Richmond, Virginia, one of America’s oldest public markets. With roots dating back to 1737, the market has become a gathering place for the community where visitors can sample and purchase fresh and local food options.The open-air structure that stands today was built in the 1980s, and the city is moving on with plans to redesign the space, making it a more versatile space for all types of food and art.
When you toss something in the garbage, you may never stop to wonder where it goes next. Or maybe, you join your kids’ excitement when the garbage truck comes – but never question where it goes after your neighborhood. Atlanta produces 17.4 million tons of trash every year! That’s nearly the total weight of an […]
Continue reading →You may not stop to think about your trash after it makes its way to the trash can, but what exactly happens next? The District of Washington reported that in 2018 the Department of Public Works (DPW) collected 1,139,846 tons of waste and recyclables – including tires, hazardous waste, yard trimmings, biofuel, and waste-to-energy. Waste […]
Continue reading →When you have something you never want to see again, all you need to do is throw it away, and it vanishes forever. But when we think about it, we know it has to be more complicated than that. And it is! Keep reading to learn what happens to the trash that Philadelphians throw away. Reducing […]
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