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Trash Management Tips for New Apartment Complex Owners

If you are the new owner or manager of an apartment complex, then you know that you need to provide your tenants with places where they can dispose of their trash in a sanitary way, such as dumpsters. However, you may be unsure of exactly how many dumpsters you need for your buildings and how large these dumpsters should be. In addition, you may have other questions about managing trash from an apartment complex that you need the answers to...

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Trash Tips

Extreme Weather and Your Dumpster: What You Should Know

If you've thought about renting a dumpster for your business's various disposal needs, you may envision a receptacle that provides service in good weather and bad. In reality, extreme seasonal storms and temperature can affect your ability to use your dumpster (and any additional dumpsters you rent) properly. Once you understand a few key points about the ways different weather situations can affect your dumpster usage, as well as the smart way to employ dumpsters for post-storm cleanup efforts, you...

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Residential Waste

Reduce waste this holiday season without sacrificing the holiday cheer

Between decorating, getting together with family and friends, feasting, and celebrating the holidays can create its fair share of baggage – trash baggage. Did you know that American household waste increases by more than 25 percent which equates to 25 million tons of garbage between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? (more…)

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Residential Waste

Protect your family and the environment by properly disposing of used, expired, and unwanted medication

The unfortunate reality about medication is that consumers do not know how to properly dispose of it once it has expired, or no longer have a need for it anymore. People often forget about existing drugs in their home, while others opt to flush or throw away unwanted drugs. (more…)

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Commercial Waste

The Environmental Hazards of Used Tires and How Tire Recycling Helps

Tires have become a serious solid waste disposal problem and should not be disposed in your curbside recycling and garbage service. On July 1, 1994, whole tires were banned from landfill disposal in the state of Illinois. Placing tires in landfills can lead to many environmental hazards. (more…)

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News/Events

TOUCH-A-TRUCK & TREAT HALLOWEEN EVENT – PALOS HEIGHTS, IL

Thursday, October 28, 2021 - CANCELED  Due to the potential rain, The Palos Height Parks & Recreation Department has canceled this year's event. We are sad to see this canceled as we'd have been there, rain or shine. We hope to see everyone next year.

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News/Events

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY – THE VILLAGE OF MERRIONETTE PARK

Saturday, October 16, 2021 Tri-State Disposal will participate in the Village of Merrionette Park's Community Clean-Up Day. (more…)

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News/Events

Tri-State Disposal supports the Village of Dixmoor’s Back to School Giveaway

August 21, 2021 The generous support from Tri-State Disposal, the community, and local businesses have provided an opportunity for the Village of Dixmoor to host a Back to School event for parents and students living in Dixmoor.  (more…)

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News/Events

JOIN OUR TEAM – WE ARE HIRING!

If you want to work for a growing family-owned company that puts safety and reliability first while caring for the environment, check out our Careers Page for open positions. We are currently looking for energetic, knowledgeable, and hardworking individuals to join our team. APPLY NOW   (more…)

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