City Carting & Recycling Official Blog: July 2017

Friday, July 21, 2017

Improve Waste Habits At Home

There isn’t much in your life that can’t be improved with just a few lifestyle changes — and your footprint at home is one of those things! Speaking on behalf of the waste in your home, there are a ton of different ways to approach how you handle the extra load and collection of trash — and it’s very easy to alter your plans! See below how we’ve figured out a few ways to improve your waste habits, little by little!

Dispose Of Your Trash

Getting rid of the waste is one of the biggest things you can do in order to improve life. Instead of having a ton of garbage lying around, make sure it finds its way into the respective trash cans. This is also done by hiring a waste management company who is capable of handling it all — we might know someone for that job….

Compost Your Food

Another way to reduce footprint and sustain new life and vegetation on your property is to think about how you can use your old food to grow new food! This can be done by composting the natural foods into a compost heap in your yard, and allowing it to break down into soil. This way, you have nutrient rich food for plants, and potentially new food!

Recycle

Instead of using one-time use products, try recycling most of the components you use! Natural beauty products are great places to start because many of the ingredients can be found in stores without the need for pressurized aerosol cans. In order to improve how you’re treating the air and environment, natural and recyclable options are needed.

If you’re in need of assistance when it comes to waste, give City Carting a call and we’d be happy to show you how exactly the quality of your life can be improved with a little waste management!

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!

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Where Does My Recycling Go?

You drop your bottles and cans off at the curb, and that’s the end of it for them, right? Well, maybe to you that is! The truth is, your recycled goods don’t end up in a landfill, and they’re definitely not going anywhere where they shouldn’t be (as long as you’re properly disposing of them). But many homeowners and consumers don’t think much of their plastic and aluminum goods once they’ve left their hands — and we’re here to show you a bit more about the recycling process that goes along with it!

Disposal

The first step is proper disposal. You have a designated recycling can for this reason, and all of your plastic bottles, cans and so forth get tossed in there — great! What’s important to note is that just by doing this, you’re preventing it from sitting in a yard for decades, decomposing, or worse, doing harm to the environment or people. From the moment it is picked up, it takes on a new life.

Recycling Process

At City Carting, we’re home to one of the biggest single-stream recycling centers on the coast — and we’re proud of that! We take the time to sift through all of the items that can be used and utilized, separating them into the respective areas they need to go. From here, they’re sorted, inspected for quality, and sent off to where they are given a new life!

New Items

Plastic bottles are recycled and used for new plastic, as are aluminum cans and paper. All of these items have the chance to become something great, while also repeating the process of their lifespan in whatever they might be. A park bench, new bottle, playground for kids — the opportunities to make a positive impact are endless. And this beautiful cycle of life and preservation starts with YOUR action!

To learn more about how your recycling can take on a whole new life (literally!), make sure to consul with a City Carting representative as to how we can help you get on the right track for a greener lifestyle both at home, in your community, and as a planet.

Friday, July 7, 2017

New Connecticut Resident Checklist

Buying a home in Connecticut? Congratulations! Welcome to your new living space — we’re sure you’ll love it here. Whether you’re buying your first home or your forever-space, there’s a lot to be done before it’s totally completed! This might seem like it’s a daunting task, but it’s important to not sweat the small stuff! We’ve got an idea as to how you can take advantage of your new home and get settled quickly! Check out our checklist below and get situated as quickly as possible!

If you don’t already have your utilities set up, make sure you’re calling to have it done. This includes your water, heat, A/C, electric, and more. As an added measure, check in with the cable and phone companies to get your amenities set up as soon as possible. Internet, phone and more are key components to get yourself feeling like you’re at home.

Review Some Of The Town Policies

It’s fun to have housewarming parties and gatherings, but there might be rules and restrictions in your town based on noise, and time of gathering. In order to keep yourself out of trouble, checking in with your town hall is a great idea. Additionally, they may have restrictions on building noises during the day, as well as renovations and car repair. These are things to check on before doing them, just so you don’t get in trouble.

Waste Management

It’s important to have someone manage your waste as well — as this is sometimes not a given when moving from specific areas to CT. Enlisting the help of a waste management service that can come to your home a few times a week is the best way to handle your trash in any way! Additionally, it makes the process easier than ever — just bring it to the curb and let it be!