Summer Recycling Tips You Shouldn't Forget

As summer draws near, it becomes much more apparent that our weekends and sunny days

will be spend outdoors, rather than inside. With the warm weather rapidly approaching, plans

for barbecues and family gatherings are often being constructed, as are trips to the beach

and other types of vacations. But what comes with people who are constantly on the move

is an excess of materials that end up in the trash, or worse, thrown into the environment.

As these activities draw near, it’s important to remember the recycling tips you’ve known

over the years in order to keep your environment cleaner, as well as save on the cost of

disposable items!

Switch From Paper

Even if you’re going to be out for a picnic or a bbq, you can still bring utensils and other

items that don’t immediately get thrown in the trash. Items such as your forks, knives,

cups and plates can be great ways to save on costs and have less garbage to throw

away afterwards. If plates are too much, consider a paper plate and make sure to recycle

it as soon as you’re finished with it!

Buy In Bulk

If you’re the type to host parties often, consider buying in bulk instead of in smaller

quantities. A perfect example of this is water! Consider renting a water jug that can

dispense water into reusable cups instead of buying a huge pack of water bottles which

can end up in the regular trash, or on the ground. This reduces your plastic usage by a

large amount and helps keep the clutter at bay!

Conserve Water

Sometimes it’s ok to let the little ones loose and allow them ot use the sprinkler for their

own personal waterpark. On the other hand, it can be very wasteful if you’re doing this on a

regular basis. Instead of letting the water go to waste, consider using a small inflatable

pool surrounding these sprinklers to ensure that you can trap the water and use it for

something else, like washing your car or watering the plants!

Of course, your trash is important, as is total recycling during these months. Make sure

you’re on top of your recycling schedule and making sure that everything is being

disposed of the way it should be this season!

How You Can Spruce Up The House This Spring

Sprucing up your home can be a terrific way to de-stress on the weekend,

while also improving the quality of your life at home. You’re more encouraged

to invite people over, and you may even add value to your home! By performing

small activities on the weekend or after work, you can make small improvements

to your home which can result in a much more positive living experience.

Declutter your Home and Remove Trash

Consider starting by removing items that you no longer want from your home.

Your home should be your haven and you should love what is in it, but it should

not be over-cluttered! Go through each room and remove items that you no long

er use, and consider donating old items to a homeless shelter or another charity

shelter in your area. The less clutter that you have in your home, the better you will feel.

If you have a lot of trash in your home, you’ll likely want to remove it as soon as

possible. Trash build-up can lead to many problems, and even illnesses if you’re

not careful. It can be a pain to haul off trash, but that’s precisely the function of your

local waste management company! If you don’t yet have a pick-up schedule, it might

be time to consider this!

Going Greener in your Home

Consider adding recycling into your home’s routine to help spruce up the look and

feel of things lying around You won’t have as much trash to clutter up your kitchen, bedrooms and living spaces, and you’ll be able to improve the environment at the

same time! Recycling is imperative in today’s society, so it’s important to make sure

that your waste management company offers this service to you as well. (Hint: we do!)

If you’re interested in other ways you can go greener at home, we’re here to help!

City Carting has proudly served over 11,000 happy clients in the Stamford area over

the past 20 years, and we’re ready to help your home thrive as well!

Issues At Home That May Be Caused By Spring

With spring finally here, there are a number of things to look forward to! Warmer weather,

longer days, and outdoor activities are just a few. But with the warmer weather comes a

number of not so great things as well — and one of those are the animals and critters that

come out to ‘play’ near your home. At night and during the day, they’re certainly going to

be looking for a snack. Below are a few of the critters you should be looking out for this

season, and a few ways to keep them away.

Squirrels

Squirrels seem to multiply each spring, which can bring a ton of unwanted guests

around your home. They’re typically looking for food on grass, in garbage cans, on

bird feeders and in trees for food to munch on, but it can get to be a pain. Instead of

letting them roam free, keep them at bay by sealing up garbage cans and adding a

bit of repellent where necessary.

Raccoons

One of the smarter animals, raccoons will use their great eyesight at night and thumbs

to swindle their way into your garbage and more during the night. To prevent this from

becoming an issue, tie your garbage can lids down with bungee cords and keep food

away from open areas. Raccoons are scavengers and will use their sense of smell and

sight to track down your food and leftovers.

Bugs

Nobody wants these, but sometimes, your waste can lead to an abundance of bugs.

Make sure anything sugary, potent, or old isn’t left out in the open. Bugs are always

looking for things like fruit and meat to thrive on, and it’s hard to get rid of them once

they’re here. Make sure if you spot a few, you use repellent in that area and check for

a source of food or nesting.

Should you need help handling your waste this season, make sure someone is

professional enough to handle it. Whether you’re a home or business, make sure you’re

handling everything from residential to commercial grade waste! At City Carting,

we have 11,000 happy clients with a range of services and specialties!  

The Best Types Of Garbage Bags To Use

Home and business owners in the Stamford area love to have clean, well-kept

properties. But something as simple as proper garbage removal can sometimes

become an issue. Nobody loves garbage or recycling materials loaded in excess

— and sometimes, getting rid of the garbage and recycling materials can be

equally difficult without the right garbage bag to place all the items in!

While it may seem that all garbage bags are equal, candidly, many brands are very

different in materials and design. Some bags make waste management a breeze,

and others can create a hefty mess. For those looking for the right type of garbage

bags both sturdy and green for their waste management removal, make sure to

follow these guidelines

Typical garbage bags with twist ties can be difficult unless the garbage bag is not

filled to its maximum capacity. Picture an overloaded garbage bag exploding from

the bottom — we’re guessing that’s not something you want to deal with. This is

why for larger loads, it’s best to look for bags that are built to handle the weight

without tearing open.

While some garbage can easily be handled by dollar store garbage bags, there

are quite a few types of garbage that require greater strength in a garbage bag.

Bathroom garbage bags (typically smaller plastic bags) usually do not need to be

reinforced and almost any standard bag will do. For kitchen garbage, if the bag is

not filled to the top with a heavy amount of materials, a standard garbage bag may

work well.

Typically, the best type of bag is for larger kitchen cleanups a reinforced garbage

bag that comes with ties or plastic handles built in. For yard debris or garage cleanups

, a multi-layered thick plastic garbage bag is also best. These types of garbage bags

are not usually found in a regular grocery store, and must be sourced from your local

hardware store.

For people who have the environment in mind, there are some garbage bags that

can be purchased or ordered for both garbage and recycling that are biodegradable

materials. These can sometimes be purchased at hardware stores, however, they

are most often found online and in natural food stores.

Whatever the job you’re looking to complete is, make sure it’s a mess-free ordeal

and you’re purchasing the right bag for the job. Even some of the best bags won’t

break the bank, so it’s perfectly normal to choose an off-brand if preferred.

For more waste management tips and information about how you can improve your

home’s waste routine and collection, City Carting is proudly housed in the Stamford,

CT area and can assist your home or business with effective waste management