Author: Debris Box

How to Repurpose a Bedroom Into Something Great

Your college kid is finally getting a job, or the new house you just bought came with an extra room. Either way, you have an enclosed space that you aren’t sure how to use. Here are some fantastic suggestions to turn that bedroom into something useful:

How to Teach Your Kids About Responsible Waste Removal

One of your most important jobs in life is to teach your children to become responsible citizens. Learning how to care for and preserve the environment through responsible waste disposal is part of that equation. But, what you say to them isn’t nearly as important as what you do and what you teach them to… Read more »

Top Five Most Important Items to Recycle

Recycling is the wave of the future; Americans can reuse items that would normally be thrown in the trash. This helps preserve natural resources and keeps the planet cleaner for future generations while saving valuable space in landfills. The average American produces around three pounds of trash every day; up to sixty percent of that… Read more »

What Items You Should Donate When Moving

Moving to a new home can be a wonderful opportunity to take stock of your life and make a fresh start. What better way to do that than to get rid of the things you no longer need or use. Not only will it save you time and energy, not to mention the cost of… Read more »

How to Decorate Your Home for Spring

Cold and dreary winter days have passed and longer spring days are up ahead. It’s time to welcome the season of green that is accented by reds, yellow, whites and other pops of color. Celebrate the upcoming months by refreshing your home with these decorating tips.

Illegal Dumping Can Have Disastrous Effects

Illegal dumping can create serious public health concerns. While both littering and illegal dumping are against the law, the difference between the two is quite significant. Littering typically involves a small amount of waste and a small fine if the perpetrator is caught, whereas, illegal dumping refers to large amounts of waste, thousands of dollars… Read more »

How to Keep Your Neighbors Out of Your Rental Dumpster

The sudden arrival of a dumpster in your yard may prompt well-meaning neighbors to unload a few things of their own. While they may try to sneak trash into your dumpster while you are away or at night while you are sleeping, they typically don’t mean to cause you any harm. They may assume that a… Read more »

It’s Almost Time for Spring Cleaning!

When the weather warms in the spring, many homeowners tackle the task of cleaning out winter clutter and getting their home ready for summer. Affectionately referred to as spring cleaning, this project is symbolic of cleaning out the old to make way for the new. Whether you are attacking a small portion of your home… Read more »

Recycle This, Not That: The Rules to Recycling

Most of us are familiar with the items from our daily lives that are almost always appropriate to put out for recycling, such as cans and newspapers. But when it comes to items from occasional chores and repairs, the rules for disposing of those “leftovers” isn’t always as easy to remember. Here are a few… Read more »

Choosing the Right Roll-Off Bin

  Renting roll-off bins makes it easy to contain and haul away trash, but not all dumpsters are the same. These handy containers come in a variety of sizes and shapes designed to meet nearly any need. From emptying the garage or cleaning up yard waste to holding debris from that big home improvement project, there… Read more »