With the hectic lives that most people lead, properly disposing of waste is not always on the top of their to-do list. After a little while of ignoring it, waste can build up to substantial amounts that make it even more difficult to remove. Considering that the average person generates over four pounds of trash everyday, it doesn’t take long for it to become unmanageable.
One factor that also makes trash removal seem like a daunting task, is the wide variety of different wastes that people generate. However, many may not realize that there are numerous diverse entities in the residential and commercial garbage pickup industry that specialize in the disposal of specific wastes. Overall, waste management can encompass up to 20 separate industries.
When it comes to waste generation, organic materials are the largest component of municipal solid waste (MSW). Paper and paperboard products account for around 27%, and yard waste and food comprises another 28%. While other forms of waste, such as metal and plastic, can be reduced by avoiding their use, it is essentially impossible to cut out many organic municipal solid wastes.
Even though paper use can be relatively easy to reduce, obviously food consumption will not be slowing down anytime soon. And as long as people have lawns and gardens, yard waste will always be a problem, especially during warm seasons.
Fortunately, yard waste, such as grass trimmings and leaves, can be used as compost for growing other plant life. Some waste management services can take it off of your hands and transport it to companies who specialize in incorporating this waste to other organizations or industries.
Before you completely ignore the need for waste removal in place of other day-to-day tasks and just leave your trash and lawn clippings piling up, consider how easy it could be to properly dispose of.
