BV Trash Valet Blog

  • Coffee – The biofuel of the future?
    June 2nd, 2017

    If you’re like most people, you likely throw your coffee grounds in the trash. There aren’t a lot of other options. However, that may soon change. In the meantime, there are ways to be a little more environmentally friendly.

  • How to Stay Green While Enjoying the Outdoors
    May 29th, 2017

    The weather has warmed up quite a bit here in Brazos Valley and outdoor activities are in full swing. While we’re outside there are some things we can all do to help Keep Texas Beautiful this summer. Litter prevention and waste reduction are at the top of the list. Let’s see some practical ways to keep our state clean.

  • A Few Simple Steps to Make Your House Feel Clean
    May 19th, 2017

    Sometimes your home needs to be refreshed by some good cleaning. This is one of the best ways to make your home feel cozy and inviting. Be sure to handle the obvious things first, like any trash or recycling you may have inside your home.

  • Why Plastic is a Problem for Our Waterways
    May 13th, 2017

    Out in the Pacific Ocean, there’s what’s known as the Great Pacific garbage patch or the Pacific Trash vortex. It consists of mostly plastic. Sometimes it’s about the size of Texas, but it can be bigger or smaller depending on the currents and winds.

  • 4 Steps to Make Your Office Feel Cleaner
    April 28th, 2017

    A disorganized office can cost you time and energy when you are trying to get your work done. A good cleaning can make your office feel like new and add a little inspiration to help you make it through a long work day. Here are some tips to help you get started.

  • Spring Cleaning for the Outside of your Home
    April 21st, 2017

    With a little effort, spring cleaning outside your home can make it seem like new. It can also prevent long-term problems that can lead to costly repairs while keeping routine maintenance low. To start spring cleaning outdoors, begin with the basics.

  • Throwing Away Batteries: Is it okay?
    April 14th, 2017

    When it comes to your residential trash service you may wonder if you’re breaking the rules when you slip some dead batteries in with the rest of the trash. Well, I have some good news and some bad news. Not all batteries are the same.

  • Teaching Kids About Recycling
    March 31st, 2017

    Recycling isn’t just an environmental movement. It’s necessary because the earth has limited resources. How can we preserve vital non-renewable resources for the coming generations? We can teach the next generation how to use resources wisely by recycling.

  • How to Make Your Pet Eco-Friendly
    March 23rd, 2017

    When you first think about it, it seems like animals would be ecologically friendly. They aren’t all friendly to the environment, though. For example, pigs in Australia are killing a lot of native animals. Domestic cats are also a problem in Australia. Why? The native animals aren’t prepared for them. So, what about here in Bryan-College Station?