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Residential Waste

A New Homeowner’s Guide to Garbage Collection & the Summer Months

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...

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Residential Waste

An Illinois Homeowner’s Guide to E-Waste & Garbage Disposal

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...

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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

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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Residential Waste

5 Advantages of an Early Winter Cleaning Over a Spring Cleaning

Many people follow the tradition of cleaning out their home once spring arrives, but there's no reason to hold off on any kind of cleaning project you have planned. As January arrives, you can enjoy a fresh start by cleaning out of your home, garage, and attic. You have many direct advantages to an early winter cleaning in January over a spring cleaning in March or April. (more…)

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Residential Waste

5 Dumpster Rental Tips for People With Busy Schedules

If you have a busy schedule, the idea of clearing out junk and garbage with the use of a dumpster rental may seem like a major undertaking. Fortunately, even with busy schedules, you can get rid of your junk and make the most out of a dumpster rental. With the tips you do not need to take vacation time or extra days off to make the most out of your dumpster. Take just a little bit of time out of...

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Residential Waste

5 Ways to Utilize Used Plastic Bins Inside Dumpster Rentals

A dumpster rental provides an easy way to clean out your home and complete renovations. No matter what size dumpster you rent for your home, you want to make the most out of the space available. If you have used plastic bins, then you can learn to utilize the bins as you fill the dumpster. (more…)

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