It may not be glamorous, but recycling our garbage can actually save us money in the long run. Just ask the residents of Westchester County, where Mount Vernon is located. In 2018, recycling garbage saved Westchester County $5.4 million, plus the additional $4.2 million earned from selling the recyclables. To dispose of solid waste, Westchester […]
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Students at Hampton High School in Hampton, Tennessee (not far from Knoxville) recently helped streamline the garbage process in their community. Doing so not only made life easier for sanitation workers but it has saved Carter County thousands of dollars. Real-World Experience for High School Students As part of a very hands-on school project, students […]
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We’re passing along a message to our Tennessee customers: Anderson County will no longer recycle glass. On August 15, WestRock, Anderson County’s recycling vendor, informed Anderson County Solid Waste that they will no longer accept glass for “receiving, handling, and marketing of glass bottles and jars collected at (the) county’s drop off centers.” The change […]
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All day every day, we throw things out and set our garbage cans on the curb each week. For most of us, that’s where the story ends. In reality, each piece of garbage goes on a journey that involves a great deal of technology and logistics. Each town tackles waste disposal in a different way. […]
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An unfortunate truth in the United States is that 40% of the food we produce is either uneaten or thrown away. On the flip side, 1 in 8 Americans faces food insecurity. A new law in New Jersey attempts to combat this. Governor Murphy recently signed a bill into law that aims to reduce the […]
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Plastic waste is a big problem throughout the world, including in New Jersey. Plastic is a cheap material that is basically indestructible. In fact, it never completely biodegrades, but instead, breaks into tiny particles that infest the Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean. Proposed State-Wide Plastic Ban The New Jersey state government is currently debating […]
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Summer is here! This is the season we’ve been waiting for all year. While we certainly hope you’re finding time to enjoy the great outdoors with loved ones, this is also the time to be productive. The nice weather makes now an opportune time to take care of the odds and ends around your home, […]
Read MoreWe are excited to be in the great state of Connecticut! Our services are now available all throughout the Constitution State, including Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, and Waterbury. While we are expanding, we’ll also be maintaining our other service areas including New Jersey, North Carolina, and Florida. Connecticut is a beautiful state and we’re thoroughly […]
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We are excited to announce that we are now serving New York! This isn’t the first time we’ve opened a new service area, we also recently expanded into Tennessee. While we get started serving our new territory, we will continue to serve our other territories, like Florida, North Carolina, and New Jersey Our New York service […]
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Spring is a time of year when many of us start executing the projects we’ve had planned. As exciting as it is to plan the updates to your new home, one thing that’s a little bit of a bummer is how these projects can cost a pretty penny. One way to save that doesn’t require […]
Read MoreDumpster diving is more popular than ever, drawing everyone from environmentalists to thrill-seekers on a mission to score free finds. What started as a last-resort activity is now a mainstream fad, offering everything from perfectly good food to unused retail products. But there’s one question on everyone’s mind: is it legal? What Is Dumpster Diving, […]
Continue reading →Cleaning out the garden and flower beds after summer can be quite the job, especially if you don’t have the right tools. Pulling out the old foliage, removing the last of your tomatoes, and taking the top layer of weeds and mulch can take a few days. When you have been relying on your small, […]
Continue reading →From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the vibrant cities of Charleston and Morgantown, the Mountain State has its own set of requirements when it comes to dumpster rentals and waste removal. Reliable Dumpster Solutions for the Mountain State At Roll-Off Dumpster Direct, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our top-notch dumpster […]
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