What Can't I Throw In The Trash?

Despite common belief, your waste is very important! Even though you toss it in the garbage bin and get on with your day, it does eventually get picked up, and placed in the proper disposal area. One thing many homeowners are not aware of is the type of waste that cannot be thrown away, and that can result in a big problem. Before tossing away something you’re unsure of, take a look below and see if it belongs in the trash.

• Motor Oil And Filters. For these items, it’s important that neither of them end up in the trash. Many waste management services do not take them, and it’s important to make sure before tossing it in the trash. On the flip side, many auto part stores and repair shops will gladly recycle your oil and filters for you -- just bring them into the shop!
• Grass clippings aren’t the best choice. We recommend leaving your grass clippings on the lawn, or placing them into a compost pile. They’re full of water, and can provide the necessary moisture to fertilize plants once they’ve broken down.
• Batteries and light bulbs. For batteries, these items contain acid and are very dangerous. Many of these items can be collected and recycled at electronic stores, and some home department stores as well. Some light bulbs also contain a small amount of mercury, which is dangerous for human contact. To recycle materials like this, it’s easy to find out where they can be taken. You can bring them to a HHW facility near you, which will dispose of them properly.

For your waste management needs, let City Carting handle your trash. From effective recycling and garbage disposal, we can handle everything from residential to commercial needs!

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re interested in dumpster rental or disposal services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!

3 Things You Can Do With Recycled Goods

Recycling is becoming one of the most important things we as a society need to do more in order to preserve our planet. Because of the vast amount of resources being used every day, we are only increasing our footprint for future generations. While it’s not possible to make everyone an avid 'green' enthusiast, there are a few things you can do at home with your goods instead of throwing them away.

• For empty cans, take off the labels and wrap them in something soft. If you can, line the rim with something to protect you and loved ones from the sharp edges, and place them together. You have stationary and kitchen supply holders that can be transformed to match any room!

• Old plastic bottles? How about a fun bowling set for the kids? When finished, rinse them out and remove the labels. With yarn and spray adhesive, you can wrap the bottles in any color you wish, and use an old ball as the ‘bowling ball’. Best of all, this safe game can be played indoors on a rainy day!

• You can make a great DIY sprinkler from old pens and a plastic bottle. Simply take an old bottle and create holes about the size of the pen (we recommend carefully softening each area of plastic with a lighter and pressing the pen through). You can use some glue or caulk to hold them in place, and do the same for the hose. Pop a hole through the cap, and affix the hose head to it. Do this with about 15 pen caps, placing 5 on each side, and 5 on the top. You’ll have a cheap sprinkler for the grass, and the kids!

For the rest of your recycling goods, make sure it’s going to the right place. To set up pick-up services, give us a call to discuss your options!

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re interested in dumpster rental or disposal services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!

Why Choose City Carting?

Although your waste gets brought to the curb and taken away, it should be important to you. Sometimes, it’s those who go the extra mile in providing service that make the biggest difference -- City Carting & Recycling is one of those services. With over 11,000 independant customers and growing, there’s a reason people choose us; if you haven’t heard about us, here are some things that set us apart from the rest.

Residential & Commercial

Whether you own a 4-bedroom house or a 40-room office building, City Carting can handle it. We’re proud to have diversified our services to fit the needs of not only homeowners, but business and building owners as well. We can provide our own cans and containers, making the process as simple as telling us where you want it! On your scheduled pickup days, we’ll be in and out, effectively removing all waste from the premises.

Recycling

We care about our earth. That’s why our recyclables head through our state of the art, single stream recycling facility in Stamford. Not only is is one of the largest facilities ever, but it’s highly advanced, headed by both man and machine to ensure an effective separation of different types of material. In order to reduce our footprint, the proactive action by you is followed by us, where we can reintroduce materials to be used again and again.

Still not convinced? Give us a call -- there so much more that we can provide to you, whether you’re looking for container rental or routine service -- we promise there’s nobody quite like us!

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re interested in dumpster rental or disposal services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!

Summer BBQ Recycling Tips

With summer here, bbq’s and outdoor relaxation are somewhat of a given activity.  What many homeowners and grillers tend to overlook is the impact they're making during these times. While a nice day in the yard is great, there are a ton of different ways to be mindful of how much goes to waste when it's time to clean up and pack it in. One of the most important things to preserving our earth is being mindful of what we're throwing away. Below are a few things you might not have thought of, but are certainly worth doing.

• Marinating your meat is great, and there are environmentally friendly ways to do it. We know that you don't want to spoil that great recipe (hey, we wouldn't either) but try marinating it in a baking sheet or on a plate instead of a Ziploc bag. You'll be able to enjoy that perfect sirloin without wasting unnecessary plastic.  

• Have a ton of guests coming over? Think about how much they're enjoying beverages. If you're packing the cooler with cases of your favorite brew, you're also using a lot of cans and bottles! We’re all for ice cold drinks, but something that houses it more efficiently will certainly use less cans or bottles -- plus, it might save you a few dollars!

• We know cleaning takes a while. Cups, plates, and forget about individual silverware. But do you know how long it takes styrofoam cups and plates to break down? It's longer than you think. Doing the dishes after a BBQ will actually cost less than it would to buy a festive 100 pack of plates or cups.

• Proper separation. If you do end up using these items for your next day outside, set up two garbage cans -- one for food, and one for recyclables. This way, cleaning is much easier because there's nothing to separate -- you won't worry about a mess, and your waste company won't have to worry about mixed trash; it's a win win for everybody!

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re interested in dumpster rental or disposal services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!

Construction Containers

Whether you’re at home or on a job site, you need a place for your garbage -- so where should you put it? In terms of practicality, nothing is easier than completing the job, tossing the extras in the trash, and having someone else pick it up, and haul it away. Although commonly spoken about, this rarely happens, and many are stuck with excess garbage that their typical collectors won’t take. Fortunately, containers designed specifically for construction jobs make everything much easier!

Different Sizes

Whether you’re building a shack for your motorcycles, or renovating the entire house, there’s a container for that. City Carting offers a number of different sized containers to fit the bill of any project. This means that you won’t get stuck paying for a container that’s way too big, and won’t run out of space with a container that’s too small. Basically, you’re worry free!

Drop Off/Pickup

Don’t fire up your truck just yet -- with a City Carting container, we provide our clients with comprehensive drop off and pick up services. Just tell us where you want it, and we’ll bring it over! Finish your job, let us know when we can come by, and we’ll take it away. We understand that jobs can be time consuming and difficult, so our goal is to make the process as effortless as possible.

When the time comes, give us a call and let us know what your plans are -- with over 30 years of experience, we know a thing or two about containers and the size you’ll need for the job! Our estimates and recommendations are always obligation free!

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re interested in dumpster rental or disposal services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!