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Today is the 48th Earth Day – A Great Time for an Environmentally Friendly Roll Off Container Rental!
Earth Day history
Earth Day was started in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson. His goal was to bring environmental issues to the forefront of political discussion. Ever since, people have observed Earth Day by raising awareness about environmental issues and good ecological stewardship. In that spirit, let’s learn a little more about Earth Day, and then we’ll talk about environmentally friendly roll off container rentals.
This year, Earth Day organizers asked members of the public to fill out a survey about how many disposable plastic containers they consume and make a pledge to reduce that amount in the coming year.
Plastic pollution is a huge problem, both in the United States and globally. Did you know that we, as a society, have produced more plastic over the last ten years than in the previous century? Despite the explosion in demand for plastics, we still recover only about 5% of what we produce, and more than half of plastic products are used just once before they’re sent to the landfill, or worse yet, end up as litter in the environment. (1)
At R&R Containers, we’re committed to disposing of plastics and other roll off container waste in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
While it’s important to keep an eye on how much we consume, we’re still going to end up with trash. Storm season is coming up, which means downed branches and trees. As the weather turns, people start up their summer construction and remodeling projects. These activities and others produce a wide variety of waste streams that are difficult for the average consumer to deal with themselves. So call the pros at R&R to get rid of that waste, and rest easy knowing we’ll respect the Earth when we’re disposing of your waste.
What’s more, R&R Containers is a locally owned and operated business, and we keep our roll off container service area small. This keeps fuel costs down, which means savings for you and less pollution in the environment.
Happy Earth Day from R&R Containers!
Source Cited:
1 – https://www.ecowatch.com/22-facts-about-plastic-pollution-and-10-things-we-can-do-about-it-1881885971.html
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This post is the second in a two part series on spring cleaning and junk hauling. If you haven’t read part 1 yet, I recommend you do before continuing.
Spring clean safely
Despite the fact that nowadays most of us own vacuum cleaners and don’t heat our houses with wood or coal, spring cleaning has remained popular – and it turns out for good reason. Even though we don’t need to carry away soot or dust, we have taken to using rather potent and toxic chemicals to do our household cleaning chores.
A 20 year study led by scientists at the University of Blegen in Norway recently concluded that regular exposure to household cleaning agents can be equally detrimental to respiratory health as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day! (1) So by all means, wait until a nice, warm day and get as much ventilation as you possibly can when you’re doing spring cleaning tasks that involve hazardous chemicals.
Spring cleaning tips
All right, now that we know a little more about spring cleaning and doing it safely, let’s take a look at some spring cleaning tips!
Tips for around the house
- Windows – during spring cleaning is a great time to wash your windows, both inside and out. Wipe them with a microfiber cloth rather than a paper towel or rag to avoid leaving lint or paper shreds behind.
- Walls – when cleaning your walls, be sure to pay special attention to switch plates and other areas where people frequently touch.
- Window dressings – these can be tricky to clean. To freshen them up, put them in the dryer for a tumble cycle along with a wet towel. The towel will collect dust. Re-hang them right away once the cycle is finished.
For bigger cleanups
If you’ve got a spring cleaning project that’s a little more intensive than your average dust and mop, R&R containers has your back. Call us when you’re ready to get rid of that old fridge or that pile of clutter from your garage with some junk hauling services. Planning something bigger, like a demolition, construction, or renovation project? We can help with that too. We offer a variety of roll off container sizes for jobs both big and small. Give us a call today for a quote!
Source cited:
1 – http://www.thoracic.org/about/newsroom/press-releases/resources/women-cleaners-lung-function.pdf
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Spring cleaning tips and junk hauling
I don’t know about you, but as soon as we got that warm weather right after valentine’s day, I started thinking about spring. I’m looking forward to the trees getting their leaves back and the warm rainstorms. One thing I’m not looking forward to, though, is spring cleaning. Don’t get me wrong, the end result will be great, but what a hassle! Fortunately, this year I’m putting together a list of spring cleaning tips and strategies. Of course, if you’ve got junk, just give the pros at R&R a call! Whether you just need a little bit of junk hauling or a 15 yard roll off container for a major cleanup, renovation, or demolition, they’ve got you covered!
About spring cleaning
Humans have been spring cleaning for thousands of years. It has remained a popular tradition in Europe and North America largely due to the cold winters we experience compared to areas closer to the equator. Before the invention of the vacuum cleaner, spring was really the only time to clean. It’s warm enough that you can open up all the windows, but it’s before the bugs come out in force. What’s more, spring is often windy. House cleaners of yore relied on this wind to carry the dust out of their house through their open windows. Furthermore, spring marks the end of the season where we need to heat our homes. Historically, this was done via a wood or coal burning stove or furnace. This caused soot and ash to accumulate inside homes over the winter. Once spring rolled around, people were free to scrub away these residual combustion products.
Check back soon for spring cleaning tips and getting organized with junk hauling, part 2! In the meantime, check out our page on junk hauling.
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This article is the third in a three part series on downsizing and decluttering, organizational strategies, and junk hauling. If you haven’t already read parts 1 and 2, I recommend you do before continuing.
Oprah’s closet method
One of the most difficult areas for people to downsize is often their closet – and I’m not just talking about the ladies! If you’re having a hard time deciding what’s important to you in your wardrobe, consider giving this method a try. Take everything out of your closet, and put it all back with the hangers backwards. Then, when you wear something, put it back with the hanger the normal way. After a few months you’ll start to get a good idea of what you’re using and what’s just taking up space. This technique can also be easily adapted for things that don’t go on hangers – put shoes away upside down, or switch up your folding technique for items in the dresser.
Take 5
Not every decluttering and organizing project needs to be an ordeal. For this method, declutter 5 minutes at a time. Pick something quick from your “divide and conquer” task list, or for more ideas check out this article by Leo Babauta at Zen Habits for 18 different 5 minute decluttering tasks.
Got junk? Get junk hauling!
Whether it’s that old freezer in the garage or just a bunch of cans of dried up old house paint, some decluttering projects are going to involve junk. When you’re ready to cut ties with all that old junk, R&R is the only number you’ll need. We offer junk hauling services for clean ups both small and large, as well as roll-off container rentals in the Dallas and Acworth areas. R&R containers has been locally owned and operated in Acworth for over 18 years. Give us a call today for a fast quote and to make that junk disappear!
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This article is the second in a three part series on downsizing and decluttering, organizational strategies, and junk hauling. If you haven’t already read part 1, I recommend you do before continuing.
First decluttering and organizing, then junk hauling
What it all comes down to is downsizing your possessions will save you time and money while making you happier!
Alright, so we’ve established the benefits of downsizing and organizing your space. But how can we approach such a daunting task? Let’s take a look at some decluttering tips:
The 4 (or 5) box method
For this technique, you’ll designate 4 different bins to 4 clean up categories. Big plastic tubs work well, but you can use any kind of container you have on hand. The 4 categories are:
Things to put away – for items left out of their assigned spots
Things to repair – for things that need fixing. Be careful with this one! Only keep things that you actually plan to repair and use.
Things to donate – When was the last time you used it? If you can’t remember, someone else could probably make better use of it.
Things to throw away/recycle – think of old greeting cards, junk mail, paid bills, etc. You will probably need 2 bins for this one unless you plan to sort your garbage from your recycling later.
Divide and conquer
One reason decluttering your home can be so daunting is because it initially seems like an insurmountable task. But, as they say, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For this method, make a list of decluttering or organizing tasks. Your list should contain both big, time-consuming jobs (reorganize and clean the garage), and small, quick-and easy ones (clean off the entryway table). Then, tackle your list one item at a time. Have a few extra minutes? Pick something easy from your list. Got a whole afternoon to spend? Choose something more involved. Once you’re done, be sure to check it off the list so you can get the sense of accomplishment that comes with progress!
Check back soon for R&R Containers is here to help you declutter with junk hauling services, part 3!
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Minimalism and junk hauling
For a long time, most Americans have lived by the idea that success can be measured by material possessions. This idea is somewhat baked into our capitalist economic system. However, throughout the centuries, there have been people who refused to buy into the more materialistic ideologies in our culture. In recent years, they’ve called their movement minimalism, and although they aren’t a highly organized group, they are unified by one idea: that owning fewer possessions leads to greater happiness. Now, the majority of people aren’t about to move into a tiny house, but that doesn’t mean the masses can’t also reap the benefits that come from owning less and organizing more. It can be quite a lot of work to declutter and organize, especially after years of building up more and more possessions. Fortunately, R&R Containers is here to help with junk hauling services for jobs both large and small!
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of decluttering and organizing:
No more rebuying and wasting things
Have you ever bought something, just to find out shortly after you already had it and forgot where you put it? Do you have a closet or cabinet full of expired vitamins and half-full bottles of cold medicine? How many expired food staples are lurking in the back of your cupboard? Get organized and stop throwing your hard earned money in the garbage!
Easier to clean
All of the possessions we accumulate require cleaning and maintenance, whether it’s upholstery cleaning for that reading chair nobody ever sits in, or the entire extra room you had to dedicate to storage. Save yourself time by clearing it all out!
Save space
How many people you know who can actually park the number of cars in their garage that the garage was designed for? I know that in my neighborhood it seems like garages are just as frequently used to store boxes of holiday decorations and outdoor equipment as they are to park cars. How about people who have a whole room of their houses dedicated to storage, whether it’s a spare bedroom, basement, or attic. Wouldn’t you rather have all that space for your man cave or lady’s lair?
Check back soon for R&R Containers is here to help you declutter with junk hauling services, part 2!
