When you have something you never want to see again, all you need to do is throw it away, and it vanishes forever. But when we think about it, we know it has to be more complicated than that. And it is! Keep reading to learn what happens to the trash that Philadelphians throw away. Reducing […]
Read MoreEagles fans may be rumored to throw trash at opposing team fans, but Lincoln Financial Field has adopted a ‘Go Green’ policy. For the past decade, Lincoln Financial Field has worked to make sure all operations match their team uniforms! These range from generating clean energy, reducing waste, and planting trees to help offset their […]
Read MorePhiladelphia City Council recently approved a bill to encourage restaurants to compost food waste rather than grind it through a disposal unit. The bill would cut in half the dumpster permit fee for units that will be used for composting purposes. This will prevent the waste from sitting in a regular dumpster until disposal, and […]
Read MoreThe average cell phone user replaces his or her phone every 18 months. But what happens to their old phone? It turns out that 40% of people keep their old phones as a spare. While this seems like the smart thing to do, you might not even realize that you have multiple cell phones in […]
Read MoreBy now we hope you’ve cleaned out your closet, emptied your medicine cabinet, and cleared your basement of paint cans. You also might have started to think about recycling your roof shingles. Your house must be spotless at this point, but have you forgotten about your beloved automobile? While, as a dumpster delivery company, we […]
Read MoreDid you know that roof repairs and replacements produce 11 million tons of asphalt shingle waste each year in the United States? That’s a lot of shingles! Luckily not all shingle waste has to go to the landfill. Asphalt shingles can be recycled into making highways and parking lots. Some states regulate shingle recycling, and many […]
Read MoreSpring cleaning is all about getting a fresh start so why not clean out your closet and eliminate those wardrobe pieces that you just don’t wear anymore? Plus, clothing is essentially 100% recyclable. While Americans are recycling 3.8 billion pounds of clothing a year, this only accounts for about 15% of clothes that are disposed and the […]
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Finally it’s starting to feel like spring. The weather is heating up, the sun is out and hopefully you are making the conscious effort to clean up your house. This week we want to talk about paint disposal. You may not even realize that you have half-empty paint cans in your garage or basement. Remember […]
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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