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A Dumpster Rental Guide for Your Next Large Event

Garbage management may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you are planning a large event or festival, but it's something that must not be overlooked. Here is an essential guide to renting dumpsters for your large event. (more…)

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Trash Tips

A Deeper Look Into Waste Transfer Stations

Waste transfer stations are an important part of the waste management process. As a link between people who generate waste and landfills, transfer stations provide a key service for communities. You need to have a general understanding of this integral part of the waste cycle if you want a better way to handle the waste you generate. Read on to learn more about what waste transfer stations do, how they help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in...

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Trash Tips

Extreme Weather and Your Dumpster: What You Should Know

If you've thought about renting a dumpster for your business's various disposal needs, you may envision a receptacle that provides service in good weather and bad. In reality, extreme seasonal storms and temperature can affect your ability to use your dumpster (and any additional dumpsters you rent) properly. Once you understand a few key points about the ways different weather situations can affect your dumpster usage, as well as the smart way to employ dumpsters for post-storm cleanup efforts, you...

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Residential Waste

Reduce waste this holiday season without sacrificing the holiday cheer

Between decorating, getting together with family and friends, feasting, and celebrating the holidays can create its fair share of baggage – trash baggage. Did you know that American household waste increases by more than 25 percent which equates to 25 million tons of garbage between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? (more…)

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Commercial Waste

The Environmental Hazards of Used Tires and How Tire Recycling Helps

Tires have become a serious solid waste disposal problem and should not be disposed in your curbside recycling and garbage service. On July 1, 1994, whole tires were banned from landfill disposal in the state of Illinois. Placing tires in landfills can lead to many environmental hazards. (more…)

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Recycling

How to head back to school with zero waste

Summer break is almost over, the kids are headed back to school, and you have a long list of supplies you have to buy. Before you rush out to the stores for back-to-school shopping, check out our list of tips to reduce waste, reuse school supplies, and recycle what you don’t need.  (more…)

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Residential Waste

5 Advantages of an Early Winter Cleaning Over a Spring Cleaning

Many people follow the tradition of cleaning out their home once spring arrives, but there's no reason to hold off on any kind of cleaning project you have planned. As January arrives, you can enjoy a fresh start by cleaning out of your home, garage, and attic. You have many direct advantages to an early winter cleaning in January over a spring cleaning in March or April. (more…)

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Residential Waste

5 Dumpster Rental Tips for People With Busy Schedules

If you have a busy schedule, the idea of clearing out junk and garbage with the use of a dumpster rental may seem like a major undertaking. Fortunately, even with busy schedules, you can get rid of your junk and make the most out of a dumpster rental. With the tips you do not need to take vacation time or extra days off to make the most out of your dumpster. Take just a little bit of time out of...

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Commercial Waste

The Whys, Hows, and Wheres of Renting a Dumpster for Your Small Business

Does your small business need a dumpster? More than 30 million small businesses in America exist, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). If you're one of the millions of business owners in the United States, take a look at the whys, hows, and wheres of dumpster rental. (more…)

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