Spring Into Action: Waste You Can Upcycle

As a homeowner, you’re likely accumulating a lot of waste over the course of a few days/weeks, and it’s important that if you’re not properly recycling or throwing it out, you do something productive with it all. Below are just a few upcycling projects to think about when it comes to your waste and how you can give it new life without being too wasteful!

Bottle Decorations

Bottles made from glass can be a critical and extremely useful part of your arsenal of upcycled goods. Their long necks allow you to use them as mini vases, holders for pens/pencils, and even as an apparatus to store things like olive oil, with the right top installed. Additionally as a bonus, a bottle cutter and some sandpaper can turn used and boring bottles into rounded glasses to reuse, wash, and fill with your favorite beverages.

Cutlery

If you’ve ever thought to yourself about becoming someone who works with metal, old cutlery can be a great place to start! By bending, cutting and contorting them in specific ways, you’re able to affix them onto a wall, onto a wood board or something similar, and use them as a key holder, jacket holder, or even a horizontal rack to put a long broom or umbrella on. Give this a shot before you throw that precious steel away!

Cookie Cutters

Old aluminum cans are perfect solutions for those cookie cutter shapes you just can’t seem to find in stores. By carefully cutting the cans and taping them in a way that forms shapes, you can use them (once clean and edged) to cut raw cookie dough into fun and intricate shapes that turn boring cookie designs into something totally unique and fun!

Remember, recycling doesn’t have to mean the end of a product’s life -- upcycling turns things into new projects and ideas that help you stay green and creative for years to come!

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 looking for dumpster rental or 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!

Waste FAQ's: A Refresher!

If you haven’t navigated to our site or asked a question in a while -- or you’re just curious about the waste process at home, make sure you figure out what’s what at home, and decide on what you’re required to do with your waste, recycling, and any other processes that deal with waste at your home. Below are a few FAQ’s to keep in mind and consider when thinking about your residential and commercial waste.

WHAT CAN AND CANNOT GO IN THE GARBAGE?

For the safety of City Carting workers please remember to double-bag harmful products before discarding in your regular garbage, and please do not discard:

• Sharps
• Broken Glass
• Paints
• Florescent Bulbs
• Pesticides
• Cleaning Products i.e Bleach, Ammonia

…and the like

WILL YOU COLLECT EXTRA BAGS?

Always fill your cart first before putting out any additional garbage bags.

Your black cart can hold three to four standard-sized garbage bags. If your cart is full, excess bags can be set one foot away from your cart for collection at no extra cost. We recommend you use standard-sized garbage bags that are strong enough to hold the contents and weigh less than (40 pounds) each when filled. If you can easily lift the bag with one hand, it should be okay.

During periods of high volumes of garbage, such as spring and fall, we will collect waste in black carts but may limit the number of extra garbage bags that are picked up to ensure everyone gets service. If we are unable to collect your extra bags, please store them on your property until your next collection day.

DO I NEED TO BAG MY GARBAGE?

Garbage must easily fall out of the cart when tipped into the truck. You can choose whether or not to bag your garbage before placing it in the cart, with the following exceptions:

SHARP OBJECTS

Wrap and place in puncture-proof containers.

POWDERS, DUST AND ANIMAL WASTE

Double-bag items and and tie them.

STREET SWEEPINGS

Put gravel, dust, rocks and other debris into a garbage bag. Double-bag and make sure it is under the (40 pound) weight limit.

GRASS CLIPPINGS

Place in garbage bags to ensure it easily falls out of the cart when tipped. To reduce the amount of grass clipping waste going to the landfill and to improve the quality of your lawn, we suggest leaving your clippings on the lawn.

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 looking for dumpster rental or 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!

Get Rid Of Trash Odors At Home

Walking into your home after a long day of work is supposed to be a relaxing feeling, as you kick off your shoes and plop onto the couch. But when you stroll in and the first thing you’re greeted with is a foul odor, a relaxing night can be overshadowed by the smell permeating through the rooms you’re intending on relaxing in. Below are a few tips and tricks to follow to rid your home of bad odors and keep it smelling fresh and relaxing all year long!

Disinfect

Bacteria grows quite literally, everywhere. Closer to your sinks and garbage disposal, the amount of bacteria can be much higher, and thus require much more extensive cleaning. Because of this, it’s important to constantly disinfect as much as possible, even cleaning the seams, corners, folds, and insides of garbage cans, sink counters, knobs, faucets and more. By doing so you’re killing off bacteria that can otherwise spread and cause foul odors to form.

Waste Regimen

As food and other perishable items pile up, it’s important to get rid of them before they become a problem. In many cases, food begins to smell bad shortly after it reaches room temperature, which is when bacteria grows the quickest. Combat this by throwing it outside, having routine waste collection set up, or even freezing things like food and meat until it’s time to throw it out!

Quick Fixes

If you’re in a pinch -- and we’ve all been there, you can do things like light candles, bake a loaf of bread, use natural but fresh-smelling sprays. And so on. These short fixes might get you through an evening where company is coming over, but it’s certainly not a long-term fix and the odors should be properly addressed before it becomes unbearable.


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 looking for dumpster rental or 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!

Different Roll-Off Container Ideas For Your Business

As a business owner -- whether you’re in a retail setting or a corporate office, there’s going to be garbage. Where there’s garbage, there’s odors, buildup, and mess. So when your business is overflowing with bags, food, paper, electronics, and other items, it’s essential to enlist the help of someone who can take it all away and keep your space tidy and clean. That’s where we come in! See below a few options you have as a partner of City Carting:

Front/Rear Load

If you’re looking to throw away a decent amount of garbage but need bins, large enough to hold it, a front or rear load container is usually a great fit. This container sits outside of the complex in an easily accessible area for things to be thrown out, and eventually, picked up as well. Our trucks come by once or twice per week, pull it up and toward the back, and empty it. Afterward, we’ll set it back down where it belongs, and you can begin the process of filling it back up!

Larger Roll-Offs

For more bigger buildings and projects that require more materials, a large roll-off might be another safe bet for you and your business. This is available in a number of sizes as well and can be up to 40ft long, built for the largest of projects. We’ll come to drop this off, take it away, and leave another one if you continue to need the space and the capacity for large amounts of waste.

Regular Pick Up

If your waste isn’t as much as you think it is, we do also offer regularly scheduled pickup dates where you can toss your garbage into small bins, and we’ll come by, all the same, pick them up, empty them, and place them back down for you. Either way, when it comes to your waste, no matter the size, we’ve got you covered!

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 looking for dumpster rental or 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!

Chemicals To Not Use in 2020

With 2020 being a new decade, it’s worth taking a look at some of the things that have occurred
in the years past, and adapt or adopt new techniques that improve your quality of life, and impact
on the environment as you perform them. In terms of cleaning, chemicals readily used at home
can pose an airborne threat to you and your family/friends, so it might be time to do away with
them! Here are a few things to consider and what you can chuck into the trash and replace this
year.

Artificial Scents

We know that artificially scented cleaners are better because they make things smell better,
right? Well, if it’s only put that way, sure -- however there are some other issues lurking you
may not be aware of. Because these companies aren’t legally required to disclose the chemicals
used to make these fragrances on the bottle, you’re never sure what you’re inhaling or cleaning
with, which can be toxic and bad for everyone in the area.

Sudsy Soaps

In many cleaners, ingredients such as 1,4-dioxane, DEA, TEA, sodium laureth sulfate and
other chemicals are a big issue as they are known carcinogens that can cause toxicity in your
organs. While it might not be a huge issue to use these very sparingly, it’s recommended that
you do not inhale these things, and stick with the soaps that are much more natural and built
for simple cleaning, and that’s it.

It’s important to be educated on a lot of the things you’re spending your money on, as they
can pose serious health risks if used incorrectly. Make sure when you’re buying cleaning products,
you’re inspecting labels, and purchasing something that is scent free, all natural, non-corrosive,
and certainly not toxic in large amounts. This can help you improve the quality of your living,
improve air quality, and so much more at home.

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 looking for dumpster rental or 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 That Can Improve Your Home's Health

As a homeowner, priorities run rampant, and it’s important to make sure that everything you do

inside your home, helps both you, the people inside, and your home itself. Many people might

ask themselves what home health is -- and the answer is quite simple! Measure your home’s

health by its air quality, cleanliness, structural integrity, appliance operation and more. To keep

all of these things in check, it’s important to take a bit of time and learn what you can do to do

so.

Routine Maintenance

It’s been a while since you’ve called a plumber over to inspect your pipes, right? Likewise, the

last time an air conditioner tech came by was a few years ago -- and that should change!

Just because something isn’t broken doesn’t mean it doesn’t warrant a bit of attention. Make

the necessary appointments and shell out a few dollars just to be sure. The last thing you

need is an unexpected emergency in the middle of the night. We’ve been there, and we do

not recommend.

Air Quality

Something you do without thinking about it is breathe -- and indoors, the air quality can

change over the course of a day, week, month and so on. To combat this from becoming a

problem -- especially when it’s cold and flu season -- is to keep things fresh and circulating.

Bring air in from outside and force some of the stale air out a window. It’s nice to have a rotating

flow of air -- especially when things can seem thick and muggy throughout the winter.

Waste

If you haven’t hopped on the waste train, make sure this is something you try doing as soon

as possible. It’s nice to know that every few days, the waste you accumulate can be picked up

and hauled away with little to no work on your end. With someone scheduled to come and do this

for you, the process is so much easier than you might think -- and it’s well worth the money! 

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 looking for dumpster

rental or 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!

How To Show Your Home Some Love This Month

With Valentine’s Day coming up, your kitchen and dining room will likely be full of candles,

chocolates, and red/white floral arrangements -- and while we do agree that your loved ones

deserve the attention during the holiday, your home also should be entitled to some recognition

as well! This holiday, make sure you’re showing love to the thing that keeps you dry and warm

all winter long!

Mild Cleaning

By taking the time out to do a bit of cleaning on your own, it benefits not only you but your home as well! A little wall scrubbing and floor cleaning go a long way, especially when it has the ability to kill bacteria and rid your rooms of specific odors that might have been lingering for a bit. Additionally, this prevents other things like mold and mildew from forming which can be a

huge pain to get rid of. 

Improving Air Quality

It can get stuffy during the winter months, so making the air a bit cleaner and better smelling is certainly something that should be on your list. By baking bread, lighting candles and circulating air from outside in, you’re freshening otherwise stale air up a bit which can really help in making your life a bit easier, and make laying around on the weekends much more pleasurable! Give this a shot and see it if it helps! 

Organize Your Waste

Another thing to consider is the notion that your waste can and should be altered a bit in

order to improve the quality of living at home. Separating your food from plastic and your plastic

from sensitive materials not only makes it easier on you to throw things out but the companies

who take care of those articles have an easier time separating as well and can help get items to

the places they need to be in order to be recycled, etc.

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 looking for dumpster rental or 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!

How To Keep A Routine Cleaning Regimen

As a homeowner, a routine cleaning schedule is something that you should always strive for,

no matter the situation! Even fifteen minutes of free time per day can help straighten up a room

in your home -- and multiplying that by 7 days per week can make a huge impact overall! Below

are a few ways to keep a steady cleaning regimen at home and how it can benefit you.

Fifteen Minute Rule

As stated above, fifteen minutes can be the difference between a dirty room and a clean one!

Depending on the time it was last cleaned, sometimes this is enough time to do a bit of

straightening up, vacuuming, and organizing to get everything looking great again. Who knows,

once you’ve begun working, you’ll likely use a few extra minutes just to get everything perfect,

if it takes longer than the original fifteen.

Waste Routines

It’s important to know how often you should be getting rid of the waste in your home, and the

benefit to a schedule is you never have to wonder when it’s time to get rid of the waste! You

can enlist the help of a waste management company (that’s us!) to assist with picking up all

waste on specific days and get yourself moving into a better routine with no mess left behind

to worry about.

Have Your Supplies Handy

When you’re out of a cleaning product, it’s easy to sit back down and say you’ll handle it at

a different time. The problem with this mindset is that most of the time, that time never comes

and things get pushed off to the side and forgotten. Try to keep yourself accountable to the

things you say you’ll do -- and when all of your supplies are ready and in stock in the closet, it’s

much easier to get yourself going. 

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 looking for dumpster rental or 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!

Is Waste Management Right For Me?

Many people will ask themselves, whether they’re a new homeowner or a business owner,

if structured waste management is right for them. And while it might not seem like waste

management in this capacity is overly necessary or required, there are a few things that

provide benefit to those who use it, rather than solve the problem themselves

Routine Scheduling

Whether you’re part of a business or are just looking for a residential solution, scheduling

your trash pickup is easier and easier. Let’s face it, you’re busy, and garbage bags are and

should be the last of your concern. Why spend time thinking about where you’re going to take

it and when you have the time. Ultimately, you should prepare yourself with someone who

can come on a schedule and take things away without any work on your end. Easy!

Amount of Waste Is Key

Once your amount of waste surpasses a threshold where it’s not manageable by just you

anymore, the questions begs as to why you wouldn’t just take the task off of your plate. And

when there’s someone who can handle how much you need via smaller front/rear load

containers AND 40yd units, there’s no reason to put it on yourself. We’ve got the capacity

to handle everything you need all at once.

Do You Need It?

In many cases, mandated waste management is something required by certain municipalities,

and as such, you may actually be required to use a service like this in order to dispose

of your waste. In this case, make sure you team up with the right people who can handle

the job for you correctly the first time! 

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 looking for dumpster rental

or 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!

Preventing Odors and Buildup at Home

Foul odors at home can turn the stomach of almost anyone within a radius to smell it --

and it can really make your home feel anything but cozy! However with that in mind, there

are things you can do to combat the issue of a foul odor or less than appealing buildup

within the house. Here are a few things you can try to get rid of the odors.

Check Your Garbages

More often than not, your garbage contributes to most of the foul odors found in a home.

If you’ve been unsuccessfully emptying the bin and cleaning out the inside, you might be

experiencing a foul odor from items and liquids left behind, which can be equally as gross!

Make sure to thoroughly give these a good washing every once in a while to prevent it from

happening.

Drains & Moisture

If your drains are backed up in any way, that probably means something inside is causing

it to be slow -- which means whatever is in the pipe, has also likely gone bad. Instead of letting

that become an issue or trying to mask it, have some professional plumbing work conducted

and see if that helps. Additionally, excess moisture in your home might be the reason your

home smells musty, as standing water can breed mold growth. 

Sweet Scents

Some older homes just tend to have their own smells, and if you’re new to the building,

there’s usually only a few ways to fix that. Baking bread, lighting candles, cleaning walls and

carpets are all smaller ideas that can help you get rid of foul odors and promote better ones

from being in the house. 

If you’re in need of someone to help get rid of foul smelling garbage, equip yourself with a

team that can do so! City Carting is prepped and ready to help you the moment you need

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 looking for dumpster rental

or 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!

Adjusting Your Cleaning Regimen This Year

With 2020 in everyone’s sights, it’s important to know that you have the next few months

to a year set up, in place, and ready to tackle. What you as a home or business owner should

consider, is the notion that your home may need a bit of cleaning up every now and again.

If you’ve noticed that sometimes, your home could look a little better, perhaps adding a few

things to your routine could help! Here are a few ideas that might assist you in the coming

months.

Organize Your Equipment

It’s important that in addition to cleaning a space and making it look good, that your arsenal

of cleaning materials are available to you when you need them/ Tidy up the closet or pantry

where things are located and take advantage of knowing where things are, which will

drastically reduce the time needed to prep and much less time spent asking ‘where is the

darn _____?’

Work Top Down

When it comes to cleaning, no matter what it is, work from the higher parts of the room first,

and move down as you see fit. This helps you in the long run because after you’ve dusted

& cleaned at the top, you won’t have to worry about anything up there again. If you’re

constantly jumping between processes, you might miss a spot, rendering an ineffective

cleaning process. 

Manage That Waste

Don’t just look at your garbage as one big pile of everything -- help yourself by managing it

a bit differently! Food, sensitive items, and other materials should be separated for ease --

and you might even figure out a way to reuse them! When you have a proper waste plan in

place, everything becomes easier. 

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 looking for dumpster rental

or 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!