Even though it seems like a subject that’s never really in the front of everyone’s mind, garbage and trash disposal is an important topic.
For the average Joe, worries about trash are limited to throwing waste into a bin and placing it at the end of their driveway. However, proper waste removal is far more involved than that.
Here are four residential waste removal tips to help you, the garbage service, and the environment.
Recycle
Of course, this is going to be the number one thing that you can do to help. You should be conscientious about what materials you’re disposing of, and separate the ones that are recyclable. Glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal and other materials should be placed in your recycling bin, not your trash bin. Proper recycling methods will keep trash collection costs low, as well as help the environment.
Hazardous Waste
This can often be a topic of inquiry for many homeowners. Most aren’t sure of the proper disposal methods for things such as chemicals, batteries, flammable liquids, oil, and other hazardous waste materials. If you’re unsure of how to properly dispose of these items, contact your local waste removal company about how to do so.
Residential Yard Waste
Yard waste refers to the leftover materials after landscaping and yard work. These materials can be hedge trimmings, tree limbs, leaves, and more. Many waste removal companies will collect residential yard waste, but you should contact them to be sure. If your local trash removal service doesn’t collect residential yard waste, consider composting as much of it as possible.
Garbage Odor
One of the biggest issues that a homeowner faces personally is the smell that comes with garbage. Placing loose trash in your garbage bin will only create more of an odor, so be sure to place all trash in a waste bag. You should also rinse out your garbage bin regularly to avoid any foul smells from repeat use. Also, you’ll always want to be able to close the lid to your container. The average person creates more than four pounds of trash daily, but everyone is different. If you find that you’re unable to do so frequently due to too much garbage, consider getting an additional bin.
While garbage isn’t always on your mind, it’s a prevalent issue in both society and environmental protection. You should be aware of any new methods of disposal and all correct ways to recycle.
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