It is important to understand the types of materials that are accepted at your local landfill or waste management facility. This will save you and your company time, resources and headaches. There are usually very specific requirements as to what a landfill facility may or may not accept, as well as how the materials should be segregated prior to delivery. …
Food waste in America is a massive industry that no one really wants to be a part of. Annually, Americans waste an estimated 133 billion pounds of food, or about 30 to 40 percent of all food. Most of this waste ends up in garbage bins to be transported to landfills around the country—and even around the world. Customers (especially …
Commercial offices are in the business of commerce. This primarily consists of providing goods and services to customers—as well as employment and income to individuals around the world. However, the dirty little secret within most commercial offices is the amount of waste that is produced there… with little real plan for waste management. Hidden behind the computer screens, luxury waiting …
When preparing for a new construction, demolition or a large cleanup job (i.e. spring cleaning), you have a lot to consider. High on the list is what to do with the waste—including old materials, packaging and debris created during the entire job. Let’s face it, there is usually a large amount of waste that needs to be temporarily stored, removed …
We all know that low oil prices mean we pay less at the pump. But did you know the price of oil can affect your recycling? How is Plastic Made? Plastics are derived from the byproducts of petroleum refining and natural gas processing with materials such as cellulose, coal, natural gas, salt and crude oil. Crude oil is a mixture …
