We were so excited to add a new delivery stop to our list: The Hotel Hershey! We’ve been long-time admirers of this beautiful building, which happens to have a rich and fascinating history. It Was Built During The Great Depression After Milton Hershey had perfected his chocolate recipe, The Great Depression hit. Hershey felt responsible […]
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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 […]
Read MoreOur team at Roll-Off Dumpster Direct is passionate about something most people aren’t – your garbage! The dumpster industry is not black and white; neither is what you consider trash. There are many reasons to consider donating before dumping. Giving Tuesday – although a bit late this year – is right around the corner. In […]
Continue reading →Dumpster 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, […]
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