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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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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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EPA Reports Multiple Sites at Risk from Coal Ash Pond Pollution

Posted in Safety, Security, landfills, recycling, tagged , , , , on July 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »

According to a June 29th report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 44 communities across the country are at risk for pollution from coal ash storage ponds. The problem is that these materials are filled with low concentrations of toxic metals, such as arsenic, selenium, cadmium, lead and mercury. The EPA will be inspecting all 44 coal ash sites, to determine whether or not these facilities are structurally sound.

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