Every year, construction projects in the United States generate approximately 170 million tons of material waste, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Demolition waste makes up about 90 percent of total debris, and much of this waste is disposed of...
Mention recycling to most people and they think about plastic bottles, cans, newspapers, plastic bags, and other consumer products. But a key recycling category is construction and demolition (C&D) materials. That’s right – much of the debris and waste materials...
Whether you’re a homeowner or contractor, remodeling a kitchen or bathroom can present an opportunity when it comes to recycling household debris. Honestly, most people don’t think of recycling waste material generated during remodeling. There are some materials...
Recycling certainly isn’t new, but in the past it was a challenge to get people to recycle because of the tiresome separating it required – one bin for paper, another for cans, still another for glass, and a fourth for plastics. No wonder so many people threw up...
Clean loads in the waste and trash removal industry are any loads that contain only a certain type of waste material, such as roofing shingles or asphalt and concrete, without a significant portion of other co-mingled materials, such as metal or wood. If you have a...
When medications are no longer needed it’s important to dispose of them properly to help reduce the possibility of accidental exposure or intentional misuse. Below, are some options and special instructions for you to consider when disposing of expired, unwanted, or...
