Here Are Some Great Reasons to Consider Waste Containment Services for Your Next Renovation or Clean-Up Project
Sanitation – All waste is contained in a single receptacle
Reduce Fire Hazard – Depositing waste in a steel container reduces the likelihood of accidental fires
Convenience –All waste can be dumped into one centrally located waste container
Reduce Environmental Impact– Reusable waste containers reduces the use of trash bags and resources required for clean-up
Aids in Pest Control — Because waste is enclosed in a steel container, it is less likely to attract insects and rodents
Collection – Waste pickup schedules accommodate your needs
Roll-off container sizes are determined by the amount of volume of debris they contain. You will almost certainly require a container one size larger than you think you need.
1657 New Amsterdam (now Manhattan) passes a law against throwing waste into the streets
1710 Virginia colonists bury their trash, which consisted of broken pottery & glass, building debris, old armor
1834 Charleston, West Virginia passes a law protecting vultures from hunters because they helped clean up trash
1866 New York City Metropolitan Board of Health forbids throwing of dead animals, garbage, or ashes into the streets
1894 Alexandria, Virginia citizens sink garbage barges on the Potomac River to dispose of waste
1904 The first aluminum recycling plants in the America are opened in Cleveland & Chicago
1920’s Refilling or “reclamation” of wetlands became popular & ushered in the era of landfills
1953 The American economy’s “ultimate purpose is to produce more CONSUMER goods.” Chairman of President Eisenhower’s Council of Economic Advisors
1965 The Solid Waste Disposal Act, the first federal solid waste management law, is enacted
1970 United States Environmental Protection Agency is created
1979 EPA issues landfill criteria that prohibit open dumping
1988 The EPA estimates that more than 14,000 landfills have closed since 1978, more than 70% of those operating at that time. The landfills were full, unsafe, or the owners declined to adhere to new standards
1990 140 recycling laws enacted in 38 states and the District of Columbia
1993 “We’re reminded a hundred times a day to buy things, but we’re not reminded to take care of them, repair them, reuse them, or give them away.” Michael Jacobson, Center for the Study of Commercialism
With the weather warming and spring cleaning out of the way, it’s game on for weekend-warrioring our ways to high style home makeovers!
Our homes are extensions of who we are. They express our personalities. Our homes are also where our friends and loved ones come to relax, to be entertained, or they are our safe oasis where we can slow down from the rat race & recharge our batteries. It makes sense then that improvements, additions, renovations, & grand designs are never finished. We are busy creatures by nature and inspiration abounds where our dwellings are concerned.
So in the spirit of inspiration, here are a few super simple projects to get the juices flowing:
• Chic Curtain Rods Take anything resembling a straight line and throw it up on the wall. Seriously. I know you think I’m talking craziness, but check out these off the hook ideas the guys at BobVila.com came up with!
• One of a Kind Drawer (or Door!) Knobs Make opening and closing things a one of a kind experience with things you already have around the house, like old toys, bobbins, ribbons, and pretty much anything else you can get your bizzy little re-sourcing hands on!
• Create Instant Art Noveau Walls in a short afternoon Take any wall and throw a fresh coat of some striking shade of paint on it, and use it as a frame for a collage of your favorite photos and art work.
• New Kitchen Countertops on a Budget You can have brand new (to you!) countertops for $50-$200.00 and a couple hours of sanding, priming and painting. Best of all, it’s something You Can change up whenever you need a little spiffing up in the kitchen. Or bathroom. Re-deco every other week, month, year….you get the idea!
Sometimes all you need to get the motivational juices flowing is a fresh eye. Try walking into each room as if you were a visiting who has never been in your home before or seen any of your stuff. What do you see? Are there places that can be used for storage? Items that you haven’t really used or noticed were there in a while that you can stick on the curb to make the space bigger or fresher? Are there colors or shapes that don’t make you feel good? Are there areas that you avoid because clutter stresses you out? These are the sorts of things that take maybe just a deep breath and a quick underhand throw out the door, and you’ve got a fresh space just waiting to be lived or entertained in!
Kick off the sunny season, with a little help from your local dumpster rental experts.
The sun is bright, the skies are clear, and the time has come to start on all of the summer projects you’ve been wanting to do! Before you break out the flip-flops and grill, get down to those sweaty projects that slipped through the cracks this spring. If you’re working on a remodel or construction, for home or industrial applications, the assistance of R&R Containers can speed up the process. We promise fast responses from our professional operators, so that you can be sure your waste removal needs will be met promptly.
At R&R Containers, we care about ensuring a quality experience to each and every one of our customers.
No matter how big or small your project may be, we have a size and a price to fit your needs. Our friendly staff works hard to make sure you get a fast, precise quote that will get your waste removed for the cheapest possible price. As a local company, we also offer the benefit of minimizing the fuel costs of our drivers, leaving more money in your pocket for future projects!
Call today for a fast, free quote, and start meeting your summer goals.
Everyone knows the basic idea behind recycling, but the youth of Cateura, Paraguay are taking it to a whole new level. This small town was built on top of a landfill, and many of the families who live there recycle and resell the trash to make a living. Each instrument is handcrafted out of materials found in the waste, assisting the Recycled Orchestra in producing a uniquely beautiful sound. Operating out of a society that cannot afford expensive instruments, this talented group provides a musical escape for the entire town. Not everyone can do such amazing things with their trash, but everyone can be inspired by the way this community turned a landfill into a music shop! Check out this YouTube video to see the Recycled Orchestra in action.
At R&R, we understand the demands of the construction industry, and we’re here to help.
If you’re in the construction or demolition business, you have enough to deal with without spending time worrying about hauling away debris. At R&R Containers, we specialize in the efficient and timely removal of waste, leaving you free to focus on the job at hand. By teaming up with a local company, you can save money and enhance job performance at the same time. Our wide range of container sizes can accommodate any project, from a residential remodel to large scale commercial construction, and everything in between.
Set the example for your customers and your industry by contracting with a local company.
Unlike a franchised wing of a faceless corporation, at R&R we take the time to value the relationship that we have with each and every customer. The success of the construction and demolition industries is closely tied in with that of our own, so we will do whatever we can to see that we prosper together. Stop by for a visit or call us today and get your service experience underway.
