Tips for a Fresh and Clean Outdoor Trash Bin: Keeping Bugs and Nuisances at Bay

Picture this: a sunny day, a gentle breeze, and the unmistakable scent of fresh air. But wait, what's that? A not-so-pleasant aroma wafting from your outdoor trash bin? Uh-oh, we've got a smelly situation on our hands. Keeping your maroon bins - those handy gems provided by Brazos Valley Trash [...]

2023-08-18T11:56:00+00:00August 18th, 2023|

4 Ways to Live More Sustainably (That You Might Not Have Heard Before)

At our cores, most of us want to make the world a better place. Very few people would ever wake up thinking, “I’d like to use up the planet’s resources today.” But we are also used to certain comforts. It takes active consideration in order to live more sustainably...and not [...]

2021-01-16T12:54:24+00:00January 16th, 2021|

How to Have a Spooky, Eco-Friendly Halloween

Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the year. It’s an opportunity to deck out your home in spooky, fun decorations, and maybe even to dress up yourself. If you have kids, it’s a chance to find the perfect costumes for them and take them trick-or-treating. Maybe the [...]

2019-10-15T16:10:11+00:00October 15th, 2019|

Everything You Need to Know About Glass Recycling

Not all recycling is plastic and cardboard. What do you do when it comes to tossing out glass? This is not a common problem for most homeowners, since glass is easily washable and not often used as a container or for packaging. However, you may find yourself trimming down on [...]

2019-10-01T14:51:20+00:00October 1st, 2019|

How to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly, Room By Room

Eco-friendly living has never been more necessary than now. Fortunately, with new advancements every day, it’s never been easier to have a comfortable and eco-friendly home. Whether it comes to your waste management or your energy efficiency, anyone can make their home a little greener. If the process seems overwhelming, [...]

2019-09-14T13:49:24+00:00September 14th, 2019|

3 Tips For Moving Out of Your College Dorm

With the end of the year fast approaching, you may be looking at all the stuff you’ve accumulated in your dorm room and wondering, “How am I going to get all of this out?” It can be a stressful process, especially if you live out of state during the summer [...]

2019-05-22T21:31:15+00:00May 22nd, 2019|

FAQs about Trash & Recycling

Every day, you throw away old food wrappers, paper towels, and other waste, hopefully sorting between the regular trash and recyclables. At the end of the week, you drag your bins to the curb to be picked up. But what happens after that? Are you sure that you’re sorting your [...]

2019-02-04T07:08:22+00:00February 4th, 2019|

How to Dispose of Unused Medications

What happens to your medication when you no longer need it? Maybe you have pain relievers that are expired or a prescription that you were given when recovering from an illness that you got over before you finished it. Your first instinct might be to throw the bottle away with [...]

2019-01-17T12:32:02+00:00January 17th, 2019|
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