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Don’t pile trash that will attract a hungry black bear
Trash piles can be a smorgasbord for hungry animals including GA’s black bear. Bears have been known to forgo their normal feeding grounds to hangout in areas where there is a steady flow of garbage either from overflowing trash containers or garbage cans with lids that don’t seal properly. What can you do? One of the first and most important things is to never leave food-trash were it is easily accessible.
According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, there is no way to keep the bears from wandering into your neighborhood but there are ways of discouraging them from staying.
Never feed a bear, whether intentionally or unintentionally. That means don’t feed pets on the porch, clean and store your outside grill after use and rethink the bird feeder.
Purchase “animal proof” garbage cans or better yet, keep your trash locked up in a shed or garage until the morning of trash pick-up.
If there is no food-trash for the bear to dine on they will move on to find a natural food source. It is not a good idea to connect humans and food where bears are concerned.
Most of the Georgia black bear population centers in Ocmulgee River, Okefenokee Swamp and North GA Mountains. However, that does not mean they won’t travel to other areas in search of food in the spring and early summer when food is scarce. Young male bears also travel outside of their known territory to establish their own area.
And even though the black bear is thought to be the most common bear in North America, Georgia’s Wildlife Action Plan has placed them high on their conservation list. In the 1930s they almost became extinct because of unregulated hunting and deforestation. The black bears population is now estimated around 5,000. That is a lot of bears looking for food right now!
If you are having a party or big event call R & R Container Services 770-975-9554 or visit www.randrcontainersmarietta.com to haul way all of your “food-trash” the same day. Let’s keep the bears in their natural state and our trash cans in their undamaged state.
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Being Savvy about Roll-Off Containers and where to find the best deal in Acworth, GA.
Most people who need a roll-off container in the Acworth area are landlords and homeowners looking to remodel their property or contractors in need of hauling construction debris. In short, anyone who is accumulating large piles of trash or clutter that they don’t want to leave in the middle of their yard that would eventually cause disgruntled neighbors. It’s a simple process and convenient. You pick up the phone and schedule a rental container. As soon as it has been dropped off, fill it up with whatever needs to be hauled away then call the rental company, who will promptly remove the container from your property. Hurray, all your junk is gone and hassle free.
Roll off containers are different than the typical dumpsters you see around the Acworth area. Those dumpsters stay in one place. Roll offs are open topped and have wheels, making them awesome for temporary jobs. They are easily moved into place. You can move them around for multiple piles or leave it in one spot.
Roll-off containers come in two sizes.
12 cubic yard container: 14 feet wide, 8 feet long and 3 feet tall
15 cubic yard container: 14 feet wide, 8 feet long and 4 feet tall
The 12 cubic yard container will work well for something like a basement or garage clean out or a small project like a porch roof or single room renovation. For bigger jobs like the whole roof or new siding you would need the bigger container.
When you schedule a roll-off container in Acworth, you won’t have to worry about picking it up or returning it. It will be delivered by a truck that is specially designed for this job. The truck is outfitted with hydraulic equipment which can easily lift and lower the container without damaging driveways or yards. The drivers are licensed and professionally trained.
R & R Container has affordable prices are based on your needs. If there is not enough debris to fill their 15 cubic yard container, they will charge you for only as much as you fill it.
Call R & R Container Service for more information at 770-975-9554. They are proud to offer services in the Acworth, GA area.
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It is one of R & R Containers biggest pet peeves – Georgia litter bugs!
Litter drastically affects the environment for years to come. So, before you uncaringly toss another cup or wrapper out the window or look the other way when someone else does, think about the impact it makes on our environment.
Litter on the ground comes in all types of plastic bags, cigarette butts, old tires, fast food bags, clothes, aluminum cans and glass bottles.
“Georgia’s Adopt-A-Highway Program enlists citizen volunteers’ help to remove litter from state roadsides. While saving taxpayer dollars, the program provides recognition for participating companies and organizations, brings the environmental and monetary costs of littering into public awareness, and promotes civic responsibility and pride. The volunteers of the Adopt-A-Highway program serve as visible reminders to the public that we are all stewards of the land. “
In 2001 the GA DOT maintenance crews picked up over 2 million bags of trash from highways and interstates. But it’s not just motorists causing roadside clutter. Commercial trucks are also responsible for the trash lining roadways from unsecured loads.
This spring starts the first phase of a two year 13. million GA DOT contract to clean up our roads. According to the Highway Department, this contract comes under new annual sustainable routine maintenance investment from the Transportation Funding Act (TFA) of 2015. (1)
And though this is great job security for the GA DOT it is not so promising for the thousands of wildlife, farm animals and pets injured every year from dumped trash.
Objects like rubber bands can be swallowed by birds and get caught around the necks of animals. Broken bottles can cause serious skin tears. Animals who crawl into plastic bags can smother or if the bags are ingested animals can choke.
Plus, trash is a health hazard. Rubber tires will leach toxins into the ground. Abandoned mattresses can grow mold and old food can grow bacteria and other viruses.
The bottom line, don’t be a litter bug! You don’t have to be a fanatic Green machine either. Keep a trash bag in your car and every time you stop for gas empty the bag in one of several conveniently placed trash cans around the pumps.
For larger items like tires, household appliances, mattresses and construction material call R & R Container Services at 770-975-9554. They can help you safely and in an environmentally friendly way dispose of unwanted items.
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Fun with trash and links to awesome science projects
R & R Container Services strives to learn more and more about environmental education. We want to provide our community with tips and how tos for becoming “Green”. Recycling Facts and Trivia is a great way to educate yourself about the life cycle of trash. After all, we want to leave the world clean for future generations.
To recycle or not? It really isn’t a question.
According to Recycle Across America less than 10% of businesses and only 35% of household recycle. If that percentage s can be raised to 75% it would generate new jobs and greatly benefit our natural resources, economy and environment. To learn more about Recycling Facts click here.
The trash stops where?
So what happens to all your trash? Three things can happen. It can be recycles. It can be taken to a landfill. It can be composted. So, the next time you toss something into the trash can think about where it will end up and how long it will be there.
LeVar Burton, from Star Trek, and Reading Rainbow created a video to talk about the Life Cycle of Trash.
Enjoy these links to science project ideas. You never know when the next Einstein will be born!
We operate R & R Container Service on the basis of honesty, integrity, and prompt, professional service. We gladly offer free, fast estimates and quotes over the phone. Our dumpster and container rentals are top-notch because of the service and convenience we provide for each and every customer. Call us today at 770-975-9554 to find out what makes us your first and last call for all your waste management, garbage, or refuse hauling needs.
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Ordering a Roll-off Container vs doing it yourself Dump Run
A residential roll-off container service in Marietta would come in handy for any landlord, homeowner or contractor who is looking to do a major renovation or clear out some space. Roll-off containers are a convenient solution for that large pile of clutter sitting on your property. Or do you think it would be easier to haul the trash to the dump by yourself?
Most landlords and homeowners don’t think through the problem and consequently jump to the wrong conclusion of available options. Bringing your trash to the local dump isn’t as easy as you may think. First off, it’s highly unlikely that you have a vehicle capable of holding so much material and do you really want all that trash dirtying up your trunk or pick-up bed? Second, the average short-bed pickup won’t be able to hold what a 10 yard container can. Now, you are talking multiple trips, gas spent and time wasted. And some dumps charge a fee to take construction or over-sized loads. So, now you have added another expense.
Roll-off containers are designed to carry all sorts of materials, especially nasty, dirty things. Do you really want to load and unload wet and dirty construction material or moldy boxes and items from a storage shed? If so, wear heavy gloves and old clothes!
Or do you want to do a one-time toss into a roll-off container. And what if you have heavy or sharp items? Now you have the risk of damaging your pick-up bed or scratching up your trunk? The sides of a roll-off container are like the Energizer Bunny – the can take a mucking and keep on trucking.
The greatest advantage to renting a residential roll-off container in Marietta is the pure simplicity of it. Needing a roll-off container usually marks a busy time in your life. Whether you are clearing out clutter, moving or remodeling your home, or have a contracting business, you are probably already running full out.
Renting a roll-off container is the ultimate convenience. You simply dial up the company and give them the details. They will deliver it directly to your address. You keep it for the agreed upon time and call them when it’s ready for pick up. It’s doesn’t get any simpler than that, and your life just got a little easier.
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Roll Off Containers for Hoarder clean-up
More and more we hear news stories about hoarders. I think there are even reality TV shows about it – though I haven’t watched program TV in 30 some years. So, what is hoarding and what does it mean for the survivors of hoarders?
Hoarding is a compulsive mental disorder where people acquire too many items, have difficulty getting rid of the items and extreme issues with prioritizing and organizing. There are few statistics about hoarding because hoarders generally don’t look for or accept help. It can start in the teen years or be trigger by a Traumatic Brain Injury or other mental disorder.
Whatever the reason, it is not the hoarder who suffers as much as whoever comes in after to do the clean up! There have been stories about hoarders buried alive or hoarders getting sick and elderly and moved to an Assisted Living home and now it is taking a dozen people and 8 dumpsters to clean out just the first floor.
To hire a professional service to clean out the clutter can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 and on up. Sometimes valuables are found to help off-set the cost but more times than not it’s just a massive clean-up. In some cases hoarders see their collected items as keepsakes and heirlooms to be passed on to their children. But in reality, the children don’t want this stuff. It is mostly junk and the benefactors end up walking away.
But some survivors can’t just walk away. They feel attached to the items collected and a need to go through them, to make sure there isn’t a keepsake or item of value, even as daunting as that process might be.
If you chose to hire a service to help with clean-up make sure they are reputable and are willing to work with a family member. Find out if they have the resources to clean up hazardous waste.
If you chose to tackle this massive undertaking of clean up and are in or around Marietta, GA contact R &R Container Service for prices and advice on hauling, sorting and donating the items.
