by Julanne Sausser | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
We may think we are done recycling when we toss something into a recycling bin. But we aren’t! Recycling is all about giving things a second chance. When we recycle, our old bottles become new bottles or fleece blankets. Old glass jars become new jars or insulation...
by Julanne Sausser | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Remove and donate — don’t demolish and trash your home renovation materials. Home improvement is an exciting but messy business whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or work with a professional. Once the job starts, the disarray, dust, and debris can seem to seep into...
by Julanne Sausser | Sep 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
You read that correctly. It’s not “retweet,” but “RETREET”! This summer, it seems there is a wildfire, hurricane, tornado, flood, earthquake, or other natural disaster in the news almost daily. You aren’t imagining an uptick. The...
by Julanne Sausser | Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Discarding trash or other unwanted items in empty lots, along highways, or in other unapproved locations is considered illegal dumping, and it is against the law. Commonly dumped items include furniture, appliances, tires, construction waste, household trash, and...
by Julanne Sausser | Aug 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
After the carts are wheeled to the curb and picked up each week, the rest of solid waste management happens out of the public eye. That’s why we are mostly unaware of the many times our local solid waste professionals come to the rescue. It could be managing...
by Julanne Sausser | Aug 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Want to be greener as you clean, but need help figuring out where to begin? Here are seven tips to get you on your way! Think mechanical first. A scrub brush, a dish scrubber, and a retired toothbrush can provide a lot of cleaning power with no chemicals at all. Use...
