Tips on Hazardous Household Waste Part 1: Putting Household Medical Waste, Batteries & Aerosol Cans into the Dumpster
As a homeowner, when you think about dumpster rental, you’re usually anticipating all the things you can throw into them as trash. But, there are some kinds of items found at home that need special attention before they before they go into the dumpster. This is part one of a two part piece that includes … Read More »
Handling Special Construction & Demolition Waste Part II: Asphalt, Brick & Concrete Rubble
This a second article on dealing with special construction and demolition waste at the site before it gets into the trash dumpster. This piece tackles the recycling methods for asphalt, brick and concrete (ABC) rubble generated by the demolition of buildings, bridges or roadways.
Handling Special Construction & Demolition Dumpster Waste: Part I – Asbestos
When a construction crew tears down a building, attention needs to be paid to the materials removed during the demolition phase. Some of them, such as items that contain asbestos, asphalt roofing shingles and pavement rubble, carpeting and items containing mercury, require special handling before they go into the dumpster for disposal or recycling. This … Read More »
What Is Banned from Massachusetts Dumpsters — and Why
Even though we may want to recycle as much as possible, there are some categories of solid waste that Massachusetts bans from the waste stream. These items are banned from dumpsters and dumpster rentals because of their potentially harmful effects on us and on our environment. Here’s a short primer on what these items are, … Read More »
What Happens to Construction Waste After It's Put in the Dumpster?
Construction and demolition companies often ask us, “What happens to the materials we put into your dumpster? Where do they go? Do you just bring them to a landfill?” We can assure you that we do not take your materials to a landfill. We take our position as waste managers very seriously and want to … Read More »