The Environmental Impact of Our Waste

image by pixabay We hear all the time that waste has an impact on the environment. Words like “ozone” are thrown around, as well as images of fish and ducks stuck inside plastic packaging. We know that plastic is non-biodegradable, and that can be a problem when it ...

2018-02-02T08:16:45-05:00February 2nd, 2018|

Smart Ways to Dispose of Furniture

No couch is meant to last forever. At some point in your life, you’ve probably been faced with the issue of disposing of furniture. Sometimes if your old furniture is still functional, you might buy new furniture to better express your style. So, what do you do with the old ...

2017-12-09T04:55:11-05:00December 9th, 2017|

3 Tips For Recycling Plastic

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest problems facing our environment today. Experts estimate that the average American throws away about 185 pounds of plastic each year. Plastic accounts for 10% of the total waste generated, because we use so much of it.  And because plastic is non-biodegradable, it tends ...

2017-12-02T04:46:06-05:00December 2nd, 2017|

Waste Management for First Time Homeowners

Congratulations on your new home! As you may have already noticed, owning your own home comes with plenty of other responsibilities attached. You have mortgage payments to make, and you may have remodeling or HOA regulations to contend with. You may be as busy with yardwork as with housecleaning. But ...

2017-11-02T05:17:23-05:00November 2nd, 2017|

The Rise and Fall of Packaging Waste

In the 1990s and before, the United States had a big problem with packaging waste. Think, after all, of how many packages the American household receives every day, whether it’s food packaging, appliances, or packages delivered to their door. It’s hard to imagine life without packages, and when combined with ...

2017-10-16T06:00:52-05:00October 16th, 2017|

Living the Zero Waste Life

What is Zero Waste? It’s the ideal that all resources should be reusable so that nothing is wasted. A commitment to zero waste means changing your lifestyle, eating, and consumer habits to use natural, sustainable resources, and then recycling or reusing them so as to continue the cycle of zero ...

2017-10-09T03:37:11-05:00October 9th, 2017|

Decluttering for Fall Cleaning

You’ve probably heard of spring cleaning, but what about fall cleaning? The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) actually recommends that you do a major cleanse twice a year: once in the spring and once in the fall. In those six months between seasons, you’re sure to have built up plenty of ...

2017-10-02T06:00:02-05:00October 2nd, 2017|

College Station Landfill Frequently Asked Questions

If you've ever wondered what happens to trash and waste after it is collected in College Station, you'll be glad to know that some answers are available. When waste is collected, it may go to several different locations. Some items can be recycled, some are disposed of in special facilities and many items go to the Twin Oaks Landfill.

2025-04-15T11:35:37-05:00November 5th, 2016|

What is Single Stream Recycle and Why Do You Want It?

At home, in your kids' schools and at the office, more people than ever before are interested in making a difference for the environment. Starting a recycling program makes sense, especially when you use a professional provider of trash and recycle services in College Station, TX.

2016-09-05T08:00:35-05:00September 5th, 2016|

3 Things to Ask Before Choosing a Trash & Recycling Valet Service

Hiring professionals to handle all your garbage and recycling makes sense if you care about clean communities and a green environment. Before you select one of the trash and recycling services in College Station, TX, I want you to do some careful research to make sure you choose the right one. These three questions need answers before making that decision.

2016-08-03T08:00:32-05:00August 3rd, 2016|
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