2015

  • Turning Glass Bottles Into Beautiful Plant Watering Devices

    Glass bottles can be recycled at your local recycling plant, such as Main Street Fibers, but there are also some creative things you can yourself do with those old wine or soda bottles. Glass is durable and beautiful, and you can use it to make some unique plant watering devices. Read on to find out how you can turn those old glass bottles into something useful as well as interesting. [Read More]

  • 4 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Roll-Off Dumpster Service

    There are many reasons as to why you may need to rent a roll-off dumpster for your property. Perhaps you're having a large construction project done that will generate lots of trash and debris, or perhaps you're simply looking to get rid of lots of unnecessary clutter. Regardless of your reason for needing a roll-off dumpster rental, of course you want to get a fair price. By taking the time to ask a rental company four important questions, you can find the right professionals for the job. [Read More]

  • Scrap Metal Sources inside Computers

    Although computers are becoming more affordable in relation to their power as the years go by, the materials inside are still quite valuable. Gold for transferring data, magnets for holding information together, and aluminum for various purposes can be found in almost any modern computer. If you're throwing out an outdated system or replacing a broken system, take time to look through a few different parts of the computer to find valuable materials for scrap recycling. [Read More]

  • The Newcomer's Guide To Understanding Scrap Metal Recycling Prices

    Metal recycling newcomers have a number of different questions, with price often being a common area of concern. People want a concise estimate of how much they can potentially earn for their scrap pieces. Providing an answer to this question is difficult. There are a variety of circumstances that effect the price of scrap metal before it's smeltered. Familiarizing yourself with these different factors will make it easier to understand just why a price estimate is more difficult than you may have imagined. [Read More]

  • Four Tips To Help You Sort Your Metal Scraps Before Taking Them To The Recycling Center

    Recycling metals is not only good for the planet; it is also good for your pocket. If you know how to sort your scrap, you can also get more for your efforts. Steel and copper are commonly recycled items, but there are some things you will want to know before throwing your scrap into these piles, such as non-ferrous steel being more valuable. Here are some tips to help you get started sorting your scraps the right way: [Read More]

  • How To Be More Efficient With Your Commercial Building's Trash

    Trash removal is often an inefficient process. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make the buildup and removal of trash in your business a process that uses up less of your company's resources. Use Your Trash to Make Electricity There are some new options for using your trash these days. This new technology has a contraption that's about the size of a shipping container that you can use to convert trash from your commercial building into electricity or heat. [Read More]

  • How You Can Make Your Business Waste Work For You

    Many businesses have found they can turn their waste into profit. If you want to do more with your commercial waste than just let a recycling group pick it up, you'll have to invest in some time for research. You will also have to invest in some recycling equipment of your own. Identifying Your Heavy Waste What kind of waste does your business produce? Identifying your businesses waste will help you pinpoint the things that you throw out the most. [Read More]

  • Renting A Dumpster? 4 Ways To Stay Safe While Using A Roll-Off Dumpster

    Construction sites have many danger zones, and one of the most dangerous spots on any construction site is the dumpster and adjacent refuse pile. Cuts and scrapes are among the most common injuries sustained in and around dumpsters, but more severe injuries can occur. For example, a man was pinned and lost a limb as the direct result of a roll-off dumpster that was not properly placed.  If you're remodeling your home and have a rental dumpster on your property, it's imperative that you take steps to keep everyone safe. [Read More]

  • Three Ways To Teach Your Kids About Recycling At Home

    Have you been wondering what you can do to teach your kids about recycling at home? If so, you aren't alone. Many parents struggle to come up with kid-friendly ways to talk to kids about recycling. After all, the more fun the learning process is, the more likely kids are to retain what you teach them. Fortunately, you don't have to put a lot of thought into teaching kids more about recycling. [Read More]