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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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 […]
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We are excited about expanding our territory here at Roll-Off Dumpster Direct. This time, we plan to move into the great state of Tennessee. This will be the hub where we will manage all of our services to the entire state. Our scope of services in the Volunteer State includes cities like Chattanooga, Jackson, Knoxville, […]
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If you’re thinking about tossing out an old television or computer monitor, you might have to do some research into acceptable ways to discard these items. These electronic devices are considered e-waste and could potentially cause damage to the environment as well as sanitation workers if not properly recycled. Heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, […]
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Whether you’re rooting for the Rams or the Patriots, one thing we can all get behind is keeping the environment safe. Every year, the NFL runs a series of sustainability projects in the Super Bowl host city. Super Bowl LIII will take place this Sunday, February 3, in Atlanta, GA. Keep reading to hear about […]
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We were so excited about our recent dumpster delivery to the Pentagon in Arlington, VA! This 5-sided, or pentagon-shaped, building is the headquarters for the US Department of Defense. Every year, it draws more than 106,000 visitors for tours. The Pentagon was one of the sites of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, exactly […]
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No matter how much money she has in her account, Sue Older-Mondeel prefers to stay frugal. That’s what gave her the idea to start Tangelwood Works, where artists gather to take discarded or broken items and upcycle them, or give them a new, more beautiful life. Her proclivity for dumpster diving has earned Sue the […]
Read MoreWhile we are obviously huge fans of dumpsters here at Roll-Off Dumpster Direct, one of our favorite ways to dispose of waste is through composting. Composting is the process of recycling organic matter so that it transforms into rich, nutritious soil. If you’ve never composted before, spring is a great time to start! Why Compost? […]
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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