Dead Tree & Leaf Pick Up & Removal

Got Trees? …got Leaves??

Because we all know you don’t necessarily need to have a tree on your property to have a yard or driveway full of leaves. After they fall off their trees they are free game. Anybody’s leaves. Just literally depends on which way the wind blows. My leaves, their leaves, your leaves…who’s counting? Maybe that OCD neighbor on the corner with the leaf blower… Anyhoo, whether you’ve got leaves from your own trees or a nice collection from someone else’s (guy with the leaf blower, I’m lookin at you) there comes a point in every person’s fall season when the sleeves get pulled up & the rake gets dusted off & you spend a nice afternoon gathering all those kamikaze leaves into a nice neat pile. Then you leave it there because who wants to pick it up today anyway? You know you’ll haul it off after a little break.

Which ends up turning into days.

Every time you leave your driveway you look at it & tell yourself you need to take care of that when you get home. And then at some point during the day the guy with the leaf blower comes along & helps you redistribute it all over your lawn. Because you had so much fun raking it up the first time.

Thanks leaf blower guy. What would we do without you.

My point here is that there’s an easier way to go about this whole process without all the anxiety & time wasting shenanigans. Last year when happy leaf raking season began I rented a roll off container. These guys brought a big old container & parked it & picked it up when my leafy friends were all deposited safely & neatly inside. They only charged me for the amount of debris I needed hauled & I ended up having extra room in my container. My neighbors, my fellow rakers, had been scoping out how easy it was to just put the debris in the container & be done with clean up. In the end we all chipped in a little & all got to be done with it that day! No more blowing leaves back into my clean yard. I didn’t have to worry about where to take those bags of leaves or how I was going to haul them. And leaf blower guy had to find some other form of amusement. Worth it.

Voila!

These guys came & picked up the full container. Problem solved. In my experience it is well worth the coin to not have to deal with all the drawn out hassle of the fall haul & clean up. And it was way more affordable than I first thought. I highly recommend taking a looksie into it. They had lots of different size options too. Do like we did & get a bunch of neighbors together & have a clean up party! Where no one has to clean up when it’s over. Haha. Yeah you can just toss all that in there too. Cheers.

Garden Debris Clean-Up Day

Roll Off Container Rental is a Great & Easy Way to Clean Up Plant & Garden Debris

Have you thought about preparing for next year’s beautiful garden?

We are still in the swing of the growing season but autumn is around the corner. Time to make plans now for getting your garden ready for next spring! Gardens take a lot of work to maintain but they give us so much pleasure. They can be a place to kick up your feet and enjoy a quiet moment by yourself. Or they can be a place where we gather with our friends to sip on a cold drink, or throw some burgers on the grill and relax.

Preparation really is key when it comes to creating beautiful gardens!

Gardens are so beautiful because we put so much into them. We carefully plot out where to plant what. We map out the shady spots and the sunny spots, and the shady sunny spots. Then we set out into the world collecting our favorite flowers and fruits and veggies. Don’t forget all the soil and fertilizer, not to mention the tools and containers you have to replace because you forgot and left them out last year. We bring them home and start our little seeds and then lovingly nurture them into seedlings.Then on with the watering system or schedule or whatever you have to do to hydrate your lovelies. Phew! That’s a lot of work. But I guess a garden is as good as it’s gardener!

All of this happens after the fall clean-up.

Which is why I’m writing this article. Cleaning up all the dead grasses and leftovers from the summer plant extravaganza can be a tall order of it’s own. Renting Roll Off Waste Containers can be a cost-effective way to streamline clean-up day!

There are containers of many sizes from to choose from!

At R&R Containers you will be charged per amount of debris you have, which means no extra pricing beyond what your specific needs are. Every little bit counts these days! Give them a call and see what they can do for you! R&R Containers is family owned and operated so they understand that building a business is about treating your customers right. They will be happy to answer all of your container and debris disposal questions.

We hope to hear from you!

Reasons to Use Roll Off Rental Waste Containers

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.

 

 

A History of Waste

A Short History of Waste Disposal in America

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

For a more thorough history visit http://www.astc.org/exhibitions/rotten/timeline.htm 

Are You Ready For Summer?

Kick off the sunny season, with a little help from your local dumpster rental experts.

 

Lines in Metal and Wood

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.

770-975-9554

Container Services for Your Construction Job

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.

770.975.9554

1517 Harmony Grove Ch. Rd.
Acworth, GA 30101