Tips to Manage Holiday Waster

Tips To Manage Holiday Waste

Tips to manage holiday waste so that all the boxes, gift wrapping, food containers and unwanted presents don’t overflow your trash cans!

According to Stanford University, “Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period than any other time of year. The extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, or about 1 million extra tons per week!”

Below are a few tips to help minimize holiday waste.

Tip for Managing Holiday Waste

Who Has Trash Detail?

It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be the busiest time of the year.  By renting a roll-off container, you can take one thing off your “to-do” list. A roll-off container will eliminate overflowing trash cans and one or two extra trips to a transfer station.

If you don’t want to rent a roll-off container for the holiday season, consider the following:

Choose Intangible Gifts 

Instead of sending greeting cards through the mail, send them electronically.  Did you know gift cards work virtually as easily as non-perishable plastic cards?  And the wonderful thing about virtual gift cards is you know the receiver is getting the gift they will use that won’t end up in the trash pile.

Dig Out Reusable Items

I bet you have a huge array of items that you can repurpose or even up cycle.  Items like over-sized scarves, handkerchiefs, brown paper bags and maps make creative wrapping paper.  Paint or decorate Amazon boxes to reuse as gift boxes.  Plastic containers that held produce or cheese trays can be used as gift boxes and are great for disguising the true identity of a present.  

Give to Charity

Check with your local church to see if they are collecting items for a family who is struggling this year.  Tell your family everyone is getting one less present so that you can provide a needed gift for someone who is less fortunate.

Don’t let holiday trash overwhelm you! 

R & R Container Services has affordable prices based on your needs. Not enough refuse to fill their 12 cubic yard container? No worries. They will only charge you for the space that you use. For more information or an estimate call 770-975-9554.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

 

What is Your Winter Project?

What is Your Winter Project?

What is your winter project because sitting around, watching TV and eating Holiday goodies should only be an indulgent we partake in one week out of the year?  Okay, maybe two weeks if you count Thanksgiving.

What is Your Winter Project?

Turn Your Basement into an Entertainment Room.

So, what is at the top of your to-do list? Redo the basement, remodel the bathroom or replace the kitchen countertops that been an eye sore since the day you moved in?  There will always be an excuse not to start a project but be honest, how good will it feel to walk into a beautiful new bathroom?  And what better time than right now!

But what do you do with all the scrap material and debris when it’s freezing outside? Call your local Acworth, GA Roll-off Container Rental Company.

Here’s What They Will Tell You

  • Renting a roll-off container at this time of year won’t be a problem. It is during peak summer months, when everyone is taking advantage of the nice weather that R & R Container Services has trouble filling all the rentals requests.
  • Their containers are safe for pavements and yards and are residential friendly. That means they snug up close and conveniently to your house.
  • They will promptly pick up the container and dispose of the waste when you’re done using it – it’s just that simple!
  • Georgia’s winter weather is typically docile so there is no concern about the company cancelling delivery of the roll-off container. There was one time, on Saturday, March 13, 1993, that the snow began falling early that morning, and by the time it had tapered off, nearly 3 feet had fallen across parts Georgia.  That day, no roll-off containers were delivered.  That was a day to sit on the couch, watch TV and eat comfort food.
  • Their containers are ideal for residential clean-outs, seasonal trash and debris, and commercial construction or demolition sites.
  • They only charge you for only the space you use in the container.

Are You Ready to Start That Winter Project?

Call today for an estimate and to talk to a professional at R & R Roll-off Containers Rental Services at 770-975-9554.

 

Got Waste – Get a Roll-off Container

Got Waste – Get a Roll-off Container

If you’ve got waste, we’ve got a roll-off container that will make clean-up a snap. Don’t spend hours of your time and money hauling debris and clutter to the transfer station. Get a roll-off container delivered to your property, fill it up, and have someone else tote it off to the dump!

Got Waste - Get a Roll-off Container

If you don’t know what size container is right for your project check out the below charts.  There are different container sizes and options to fit your budget and your needs.

12 cubic yard roll off container

  • A 12 cubic yard container holds just a bit less than four full size pickup beds full.
  • 12 cubic yards is enough space for the debris from a smaller renovation project, like a bathroom or small kitchen.
  • A 12-yard container is great for yard clean outs for a small or medium sized yard.
  • 12 cubic yards is enough space to accommodate a deck removal, as long as your deck is around 200 square feet or less.
  • A 12 cubic yard container has room for around 16 squares of shingles, or around 1600 square feet. For reference, asphalt and composite shingles typically come in bundles that cover around a third of a square.
  • 12 cubic yards is enough space for a basement clean out, or a single car garage.

15 cubic yard roll off container

  • A 15 cubic yard container holds around as much as 5 full-size pick-up beds. That’s a lot of driving time saved!
  • 15 cubic yards is enough for a larger renovation project, like replacing flooring in a medium-large house.
  • A 15-yard container can handle a large deck removal of ~250 to ~350 square feet.
  • 15 cubic yards is enough for a major yard clean out or debris removal on a larger property.
  • A 15-yard container can hold around 20 squares of shingles, or enough to cover around 2000 square feet.

Easy loading, easy hauling

All our roll off containers feature side entry for loading of heavy objects. Once your container is full, just give us a call and we’ll make sure your waste is disposed of in an efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly manner.  If you don’t fill up the container, no worries, we will charge you for only the space you use. 

Call today for a quote or to reserve your roll-off container in Acworth, GA at 770-975-9554.  Happy Cleaning!

 

When Autumn Leaves Fall, Your Local Dumpster Call

When Autumn Leaves Fall, Your Local Dumpster Call

When autumn leaves fall call your local dumpster service to help with clean up and to get your yard winter-ready.  Whether you are completing a home improvement project or need somewhere to put all the yellow, orange and red foliage falling from the sky, renting a roll-off dumpster can make the job go faster and more efficiently.

What Autumn Leave Fall Your Local Dumpster Call

For Landscaping

Summer storms were worse this year than ever.  With all those extra fallen branches, other natural yard waste and annual fall clean-up, debris piles are mounting. Renting a roll-off dumpster will get rid of unsightly yard waste, tree trimmings and things like old fencing or broken yard furniture.  Not to mention debris piles are great places for snakes and rodents to nest.  No thank you!

Keep the Neighborhood Clean

When leaves and other yard waste gather at street corners and pile up curbside, round-up your neighbors and organize a clean-up.  Recruiting neighbors will help defer cost and make the job go faster.  Plus, coming together for a project that can help make the neighborhood clean and beautiful can also result in a more unified community.  It’s block part time!

Decluttering – always a favorite!

Whether you are moving into a different home, making room for a new family member or just want to free up space in an existing room, renting a roll-off dumpster can motivate you to get the job done thoroughly.   If you try to discard items such as large furniture, appliances and upholstered bedding, you need to follow specific guidelines so that you don’t get ticketed for improper disposal.  A roll-off dumpster can ensure no fines from the county!

Roll-off Dumpsters in Acworth, GA

When planning your next big clean up, think of the pros at R & R Container Services. Providing residential waste management and dumpster services throughout the area, they are prepared to help you tackle any size project. Family owned and operated, they are happy to work directly with you to help with anything from your waste and recycling plan to achieving your sustainability goals. For more information call today at 770-975-9554.

Junk Removal vs. Roll-off Container Rentals

Junk Removal vs. Roll-off Container Rentals

Junk removal vs. roll-off container rentals – let’s compare and contrast each one to help you determine what disposal method works best for your needs.   With the kids back and school and Fall projects lined up, it’s time to consider how you will dispose of any waste, construction material or clutter. You can either select a local roll-off container company or a junk removal service.  There are advantages to both services, depending on the size and scale of your project.  So, let’s weigh in…

Junk Removal vs. Roll-off Container Rentals

How Long Will Your Project Take?

Typically, roll-off container rentals will provide a dumpster for a week or longer, where as a junk removal service will come to pick-up your items in a single trip.  If you are planning a construction project that could take a few days, a roll-off container would be the better option.  If you are cleaning out a small room that will take a half of a day, a junk removal service might better suit your purpose. 

How Much Money Do You Want to Spend?

It’s a good idea to confirm pricing with each company and to check with local agencies to see if a permit is required for a roll-off container.  Roll-off containers will have a set price for each size of dumpster; 12-yard, 15-yard, etc.  A junk removal service will have a per trip fee. 

How Much Waste, Material or Clutter Will You Have?

For instance, if you are cleaning out the garage and want to get rid of an old appliance, a few boxes of clothes and other small items, call a junk removal service.  If you are remodeling a kitchen, putting new shingles on your roof or cleaning out an attic that’s had ten years to accumulate “stuff”, we would strongly recommend a roll-off container.   

Located in Acworth, GA and serving the surrounding areas, R & R Container Services are proud to be a family owned and operated company with customer satisfaction as their first and only priority.

They operate R & R Container Service on the basis of honesty, integrity, and prompt, professional service.  They gladly offer free, fast estimates and quotes over the phone, which will help you decide which size dumpster you will need for your Fall project.  

Call today to find out what makes them your first and last call for all your waste management, garbage, or refuse hauling needs at 770-975-9554. Happy Fall

 

 

Metal Recycling

Metal Recycling

Metal recycling plays an important part in protecting our environment.  When you recycle metals you:

  • Protects landfills because metals slow down the process for other materials to break down.
  • Lowers the demand for mining, which helps protect the land from harsh environmental impacts.
  • Provide metals for things we use everyday.

R & R Roll off dumpster

Most Metals Are Recyclable

Most metals can be recycled. Exceptions include any radioactive metals, like Plutonium and Uranium or those that contain Mercury.  Very few household items contain those metals!  Metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, brass, cast iron, and tin are all salvageable. 

How Does Metal Get Recycled?

Typically, scrap yards will:

  1. Sort: After the metal is inspected for radiation it will be sorted by material.  Next, it is cut into manageable pieces by hydraulic machinery.  Afterward, it is cut and crushed into even smaller pieces. Finally, a magnet separates the metal into ferrous and non-ferrous categories.
  2. Melting:  Each metal type is melted at the specific temperature required.
  3. Purification:  While the metal is in its liquid state, powerful magnets and electrolysis take out any impurities.
  4. Cooling: Finally, the metal is taken to cooling chambers to solidify for transport to the appropriate facility. 

Everyday Metals

Everyday we use or see something that is made from recycled metals.  Recycled metals can be found in the following items:

  • Vehicles
  • Airplanes
  • Appliances
  • Plumbing fixtures and fittings
  • Roofing materials
  • Ductwork
  • Canned goods

Are You Ready For a Roll-off Container to Help With Your Recycling Needs

Located in Acworth, GA and serving the surrounding areas, R & R Container Services are proud to be a locally and family owned and operated company with customer satisfaction as our first and only priority.

They 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 to find out what makes us your first and last call for all your waste management, garbage, or refuse hauling needs at 770-975-9554