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Winter Composting Tips to Keep Your Pile Active in Cold Weather

Composting does not have to stop when temperatures drop. While cold weather presents challenges, composting through winter is possible with the right approach. Understanding how cold affects organic waste and adjusting your routine can help you maintain a healthy winter compost pile while reducing what ends up in a frozen trash can. Why Composting Is Harder in Winter Winter conditions slow down the natural composting process. Microorganisms that break down food scraps and yard waste become less active as temperatures...

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Spring Cleaning Disposal Guide: How to Get Rid of Junk the Right Way

Spring is the perfect time to clear out clutter, refresh your home, and reclaim valuable space. However, the hardest part of any cleanout is often deciding what to do with everything you uncover. From broken furniture to bags of unwanted items, spring cleaning creates a lot of waste fast. If you wonder how to get rid of junk without making multiple trips or overloading your weekly pickup, create a plan to make the process easier. This guide breaks down smart...

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The Zero-Waste Lifestyle: How Small Changes Make a Big Impact

Living a zero-waste lifestyle isn’t about producing no waste at all; it’s about making conscious choices to use less, reuse more, and recycle whenever possible. By reducing what we throw away, we help conserve resources, protect the environment, and build cleaner communities for future generations. At Tri-State Disposal, we support efforts that move toward sustainability. While total waste elimination isn’t realistic for most people, learning how we can minimize waste helps us take meaningful steps toward a greener future. What...

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How to Handle Your Outdoor Trash Can During Winter

When temperatures drop, even simple household routines can get complicated, especially waste collection. Winter weather affects everything from your outdoor trash can to your driveway, making weekly garbage pickup a little more challenging. Understanding what causes these problems and how to prevent them can save time, effort, and frustration all season long. The Challenge of Winter Waste Collection Cold weather can turn your outdoor trash can into a frozen, heavy obstacle. Moisture from rain or snow can freeze inside the...

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Fall Yard Cleanup: Using Leaf Bags the Right Way

When autumn arrives, colorful leaves make yards look beautiful, but they also create a big mess. Many homeowners turn to leaf bags to handle the extra waste during their fall yard cleanup. These large paper bags are handy, but you need to use them the right way to prevent rips, heavy loads, or pickup problems. Why You Shouldn’t Leave Leaves on the Ground Over Winter It may be tempting to skip cleanup and let the leaves sit until spring, but...

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How to Properly Bag Trash to Keep Everyone Safe

When it comes to household waste, most people don’t think twice about tossing it in a bag and setting it out for pickup. But how you bag your trash matters, for both your household and the collectors who handle it every week. Improperly bagged garbage can lead to leaks, spills, injuries, and even health risks. Taking a few extra minutes to bag trash correctly makes the entire process safer and cleaner. Why Bagging Trash the Right Way Matters Garbage bags...

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Tips for Cleaning Up After a Summer Party

Summer Party Cleanup Tips for a Stress-Free Yard Nothing beats a party in the summer, whether it’s a backyard barbecue, a casual cookout with friends, or an evening campfire under the stars. But when the fun winds down, the party often leaves behind a surprising amount of trash, food waste, and yard debris. Planning ahead and following a few simple cleanup tips can make your summer gathering easier to manage and your yard cleaner than ever. Plan Ahead for a...

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How to Throw Away Liquid Waste

How to Properly Dispose of Liquid Waste Cleaning out your home, garage, or workspace often means coming across bottles, cans, or containers filled with liquid. While it may feel easy to just toss them in a trash bag, liquid waste requires special handling. Learning how to throw away liquids the right way keeps your home safe, prevents messy spills, and protects the environment. Why You Shouldn’t Put Liquid in a Trash Bag Throwing liquid waste in a regular trash bag...

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Recycling FAQ: Discover the Truth About Recycling

Have questions about what can and can’t go in your bin? You’re not alone. This Recycling FAQ answers the most common questions about residential recycling, helping you make smarter choices and reduce waste the right way. Why is recycling important? Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduce landfill waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and protect the environment. By turning used materials into new products, we reduce the need to extract and process raw materials, which saves energy and supports a healthier...

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