If you purchased a new home and are about to spend your first summer there, then there are a lot of changes and habits to get used to. One element to consider for the summer is your trash collection. Summer can lead to a lot of changes in weather, animal habits, and your own trash habits.

Instead of running into multiple problems along the way, check out this guide to fully prepare yourself for the summer months and allow your garbage service to go smoothly. With this guide, you will know what to expect and can apply a lot of the solutions to your own home and situation.

When you hire a company for residential waste collection, you will receive a bin to place your trash in, but this does not mean you can just place anything inside the bin. With the rise of technology came a lot of scrutiny over what to do when electronics were phased out and replaced.

As you go through the evolution of electronics in your own home, you should learn about how to properly handle e-waste and avoid any issues with a garbage disposal service you hire to pick up your trash. Follow this guide to learn more about e-waste and what to expect when you sign up for a residential waste collection service.

Garbage management may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you are planning a large event or festival, but it’s something that must not be overlooked. Here is an essential guide to renting dumpsters for your large event.

Get rid of any old or unwanted bicycles, clothing, furniture, household items, or up to 1-yard of light homeowner-generated construction debris (approx. 3′ x 3′ x 3′ pile).

Appliances such a refrigerators, freezers, stoves, dryers, dishwashers, and washing machines – all doors must be removed.

All items to be disposed of must be placed curbside at your regular pick-up location before 6AM on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

WE WILL NOT PICK UP OR ACCEPT AUTOMOTIVE TIRES, CONTRACTOR-GENERATED CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, LIGHTS BULBS, OR HAZARDOUS WASTE (used oil, paint, or chemicals).

COLLECTION TRUCKS WILL ONLY MAKE ONE TRIP PAST EACH RESIDENCE FOR BULK ITEMS

E-WASTE DROP-OFF

LOCATION:    11730 S. Kedzie Ave., Merrionette Park, IL 

Between the Merrionette Park Police Station and Village Hall.

Bring your unwanted flat panel television and monitors*, computers, game consoles, and media players.

*Older model tube televisions or monitors will not be accepted.

Waste transfer stations are an important part of the waste management process. As a link between people who generate waste and landfills, transfer stations provide a key service for communities. You need to have a general understanding of this integral part of the waste cycle if you want a better way to handle the waste you generate.

Read on to learn more about what waste transfer stations do, how they help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, and when it makes sense to use a transfer station.

Fast fashion is a well-known problem when it comes to waste. Fast furniture is a lesser-known but growing issue that more and more households are struggling with. Learn about fast furniture, why it’s harmful, and what you can do about it.

Could your business benefit from switching to a trash compactor rather than a regular dumpster or roll-off? The answer depends on a variety of factors. But finding the right waste solution for your particular operation could save money and time while protecting the reputation of the business. To help you with this decision, here are a few questions to answer.

Parents often go through a big transition when their children move out of the house. Despite being on their own, your kids may have left a lot of items behind they no longer want or need. As a parent, you likely have a lot of emotional attachment to the items, and you may struggle to properly clean out the home.

Waste management is a rising industry, and with ever-growing populations with increasing daily waste, waste management services need to evolve to keep up with these growing needs. Below, we talk about the current and coming trends for waste management and what that means for you.