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Resolved Question: I’m stuck with used cooking oil? How can I get rid of it?

Posted in Dumpster Rentals, Safety, Waste Management, environment, landfills, recycling on August 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »

What do you do with all of the left-over, brown/black cooking oil? That oil is environmental poison, as it can harm or kill wildlife and plants. Just follow these simple steps, and avoid any environmental catastrophes!

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Resolved Question: Can I recycle my old washer and dryer?

Posted in Dumpster Rentals, Dumpster Service, Energy efficient, Green, Safety, Waste Management, environment, landfills, recycling, tagged , , , , , , , on August 18, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Can I recycle my old washer and dryer? In most communities, you can drop off large appliances for recycling at local landfills, transfer stations and municipal recycling depots. But before you just dispose of your unwanted washer and dryer, why not consider helping out your neighbors in need. Be sure to contact the qualified professionals at DumpsterSource.

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How do I dispose of old fire extinguishers?

Posted in Dumpster Rentals, Green, Safety, Waste Management, environment, landfills, recycling, tagged , , , , , , on August 13, 2009 | 3 Comments »

It’s comforting to know that you have that trusty old fire extinguisher nearby, but many people fail to realize that extinguishers can get old. Given enough time, they may not work well, or even at all. So how do you get rid of those old extinguishers? At DumpsterSource, our representatives will schedule personal pick-ups and disposal for your extinguishers and other waste and trash.

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A Sea of Plastic Trash May Be in Our Future

Posted in Dumpster Rentals, Energy efficient, Green, Waste Management, environment, recycling, tagged , , , , on August 12, 2009 | 4 Comments »

In the Pacific Ocean, floating on the current is an extraordinarily immense mass of trash, one that may be twice as big as Texas! Even worse, this collection of plastic continues to expand every day. This environmental hazard goes by many names; “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” “Plastic Trash Vortex,” “Eastern Garbage Patch.” But whatever it’s called, this blob represents a growing concern for the health of the planet.

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How can I recycle if my community has no facilities?

Posted in Dumpster Rentals, Energy efficient, Green, Small Dumpster Containers, environment, landfills, recycling, tagged , , , , on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

How can I recycle if my community has no facilities? If you live in a rental community, you’ll need to check with the office and/or management representatives. These days, communities of every size have some means of providing you with the containers and locations you’ll need. For information about recycling, feel free to contact DumpsterSource.

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Searching For Motivation to Recycle? You’re Not Alone…

Posted in Charities, Dumpster Rentals, Energy efficient, Green, Waste Management, environment, landfills, recycling, tagged , , , , , , on August 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »

As you can see, recycling has its benefits, for every man, woman and child across the country. Nevertheless, a great number of the American population has yet to jump on the recycling bandwagon. But research shows that while we may not all be doing our part for the environment, that doesn’t mean we don’t feel bad about it. The 2008 survey shows that “green guilt” is real, and people want to get involved. If you want more information about recycling and what you can do to help the environment, visit DumpsterSource.com

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Follow These Steps When Handling Fiberglass Insulation

Posted in Dumpster Rentals, Energy efficient, Safety, recycling, tagged , , , , on August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Fiberglass insulation provides a host of benefits for businesses and homes. However, this insulation does have its drawbacks. It can scratch and irritate skin (although extensive testing has shown that the material is safe to use and live with). The bottom line is that, like other installation processes, there are steps to take to ensure safety and comfort, both in the short- and long-term.

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The “Tricky Triangle,” Home of Energy-Efficient Auto Racing!

Posted in Charities, Dumpster Rentals, Energy efficient, Green, Safety, environment, recycling, tagged , , , , , on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Pocono Raceway, located in Long Pond, PA, in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, will soon be the world’s first solar-powered sporting facility. The raceway, also known as the “Tricky Triangle” and the “Bermuda Triangle,” is set to install 40,000 shiny black solar panels on 25 acres along Long Pond Road, across from the infield entrance.

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Recycling Now Mandatory for Cape Elizabeth, Maine Residents

Posted in Dumpster Rentals, environment, recycling, tagged , , , , , on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

If you live in the greater Cape Elizabeth, Maine area, you may soon find that your neighborhood is much cleaner – whether you like it or not! Thanks to a new ordinance, recycling is now mandatory for residents. And fines will be levied for those who fail to do their environmental part. And for Cape Elizabeth residents, or anyone else, one simple call or email to DumpsterSource will make the recycling experience much easier.

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Have You Taken the LEED for Economic Success?

Posted in Dumpster Rentals, environment, recycling, tagged , , , on August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

How can you showcase your environmental efforts, while pumping up your profits? There may be no better method than the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification process. LEED certification identifies structures as being high-performance, and both energy- and resource-efficient. DumpsterSource supports all LEED projects. You can help the environment while renting a dumpster by renting individual containers for separate recyclable waste.

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