We all know how important it is to dispose of our trash responsibly. Finding a residential or commercial trash company that provides the best service is imperative. Keeping our neighborhoods and cities clean and sanitary rely on commercial trash service. Here are four things to know and expect from a solid, professional commercial trash service.
1. Curbside Trash Pickup
Whether a residential or commercial trash service, your company should provide curbside trash pickup. Business garbage pickup, and garbage removal through curbside pickup is the most efficient way to keep a neighborhood clean and sanitary. Garbage pickup and recycling pickup should occur on a regularly scheduled basis, preferably weekly. Holiday pickup schedules should be provided to all customers and should also be readily available online.
2. Dumpster Rentals
If you can find a commercial trash service that also offers the opportunity for dumpster rentals, you have made a great discovery as far as your trash removal plan. Dumpster rentals are very affordable and very efficient in removing most kinds of waste, particularly yard waste, and are a key factor in maintaining a good waste management protocol. Having the ability to rent dumpsters from your trash removal company is more efficient for you, the customer, since you will be able to contact one company for both types of services. And there are several benefits to dumpster rentals. First, it makes a work site much safer, since all the debris is consolidated in the dumpster. Secondly, having all the trash contained in a dumpster protects the surrounding property, including shrubbery, landscaping and fencing, from damage caused by debris being discarded. A third, and additional, benefit is that renting a dumpster makes cleaning up a work site much easier once the project is completed.
3. Recycling Programs for Commercial Trash Services
Recycling programs and trash services are extremely important for small and large businesses. This is particularly true for construction companies, where waste removal often includes large, unwieldy pieces of trash. It is also true in residential homes and neighborhoods as well, where providing services is very important. Great strides have been made in raising awareness about paper recycling, for instance. Today in the United States, access to paper recycling programs, whether curbside or drop-off, is available to most Americans; in fact over 87% have access to this service.
4. Recycling Best Practices
When considering a new residential and/or commercial trash service, you want to make sure and look for a company that not only recycles, but one that is dedicated to recycling best practices. Best practices include education, environmental lessons, and advocacy about recycling. The service should be very aware of the enormous amount of waste generated in businesses especially, and should take an active role in advocacy by providing bins for recycling as well as instituting collection programs. They should also specify which materials are recyclable and provide direction on how to dispose of hazardous materials such as pesticides, paints, used batteries, and antifreeze, for example.
Anyone who owns a home, business, or commercial property should be knowledgeable about the area of commercial trash service. It is the responsibility of the property manager, property owner, or business owner to follow recycling best practices and know which items are allowable in curbside trash and which ones are not. Knowing about disposal of hazardous material is also a must when it comes to commercial trash service. Following these four guidelines above will definitely benefit any residential or commercial business that is looking for a new trash removal service.
