Junk Removal Blog - The Official Junk King Blog » Green Junk Removal http://blog.junk-king.com The Official Junk King Hauling Blog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:01:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Should People be Required to Recycle? http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/10/should-people-be-required-to-recycle/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/10/should-people-be-required-to-recycle/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:47:37 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=872 There are a few issues that prevent states, cities, and towns from levying heavy fines against those who carelessly toss plastic and textiles into the trash can instead of the recycle bin. Despite volumes of evidence that disposal of these items in landfills and incinerators is killing this planet, there are still those who claim regulation is somehow an infringement on their rights as Americans. What about the rights of our children? Don’t they have the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and grow food in non-toxic soil?

There are two sides to every story of course and enforced regulation is never really a good thing without some type of temperance. Most believe that recycling should be pushed by local government but not required. There’s too much room for graft and abuse once you start levying fines to those using curbside trash pick-up. Enforcement would also add additional costs to the service and force communities to raise fees and taxes. No one wants that. Opponents of recycling laws consistently use this potential pitfall as a “resounding reason” to vote against any attempt at reform in this area.

If costs do go up as a result of recycling legislation, one alternative for homeowners is to utilize a junk removal company with an eco-friendly junk removal policy, like Junk King. Folks around the country are already using Junk King to haul away and recycle their couches, appliances, old tires, refrigerators, construction waste and a number of other items.

So, if we can’t make recycling mandatory, how can homeowners be pushed to do it on their own? The best way to encourage voluntary recycling is through education. There are many campaigns running now that promote the benefits of recycling and shed light on the consequences of not doing it. Towns and cities across the country are supplying bins in addition to regular trash barrels so residents can recycle their plastic and paper goods. It is actually mandatory in many of these communities, but enforcement is typically lax and opposition to it is strong. What’s the bottom line? If recycling isn’t voluntary, it doesn’t work. We can’t force people to do it; they need to want to do it.

Whether you use town or city waste removal or hire a company like Junk King, recycling is important. If it wasn’t, there wouldn’t be so many millions of dollars spent every year trying to educate people about it. Plastic doesn’t break down – ever. Textiles contain toxic chemicals and dyes. Paper goods will degrade, but then new paper goods require that more trees get cut down and our woodland areas and rain forests disappear. You may not think it’s a big deal when you throw that soda bottle in the trash can, but what if everyone on earth did that every day? That’s nearly seven billion plastic bottles a day thrown into landfills. Imagine that.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/10/should-people-be-required-to-recycle/feed/ 0 Recycling – It’s More than just Re-using Someone Else’s Trash http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/09/recycling-%e2%80%93-it%e2%80%99s-more-than-just-re-using-someone-else%e2%80%99s-trash/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/09/recycling-%e2%80%93-it%e2%80%99s-more-than-just-re-using-someone-else%e2%80%99s-trash/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:24:08 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=866 Why exactly do you call a junk recycling service like Junk King to get rid of those bulky items when you could call a regular trash pick-up service instead? There are those who do it so they can feel environmentally friendly (some actually are) and there are those who do it out of a genuine desire to help others. Those old appliances can be re-used by someone in need, right? Isn’t that what recycling is? The answer to that is yes and no. Recycling is re-using someone else’s trash, but it’s also much, much more than that.
To understand the importance of recycling, you must first look at the results of not recycling. These results are easy to see if you just visit your local landfill or watch the incinerators’ smoke stacks emit toxic fumes into the air. Plastics and other materials that are not recycled are causing irreparable damage to our soil, air, and water supplies. In the case of landfills, the land that they rest on will be unusable for decades, even centuries to come. There are some items that will degrade in time. Others never will.
Next, look at items that can be recycled. Appliances often contain toxic chemicals which can cause significant damage if discarded without proper precautions being taken. When appliances are recycled, part of that process is getting rid of harmful fluids and fuels in a responsible manner. Landfills, transfer stations, and incinerators don’t do that. They simply dispose of the entire appliance in whatever manner they dispose of everything else that is brought to them.
Recycling centers don’t dispose of anything. They find a new use for each and every item that comes through their doors. If you call Junk King to to haul away your old appliances or stereo equipment you can rest assured that the parts or the whole of the item will be in use in someone else’s home in no time. That should give you the incentive you need to do some recycling. Just think of all the jobs you will create just by recycling your appliances and electronics.
In cases of electronics, the originals can be broken down into many parts to create new items in the same or different categories. That old radio you recycled five years ago may have been used to create the CD player you just bought or it could have been recycled into an automobile dashboard. Either way, it wasn’t wasted. It also didn’t get buried in a landfill where the plastic will never break down and will be useless after a few years. It’s hard to recycle an item that is melted or fused together with other items.
Go back forty years and everyone took their trash to the dump. Consideration was never given to the fact that those dumps would eventually fill up and have to expand. It was just assumed that trash would break down and disappear. Much of it has, but newer items, made from materials that are made to be indestructible, never really do. That’s why recycling is so important, and why it’s so much more than just re-using someone else’s trash.
]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/09/recycling-%e2%80%93-it%e2%80%99s-more-than-just-re-using-someone-else%e2%80%99s-trash/feed/ 0 Benefits of Recycling Old Furniture, Large Trash and Everyday Items http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/09/benefits-of-recycling-old-furniture-large-trash-and-everyday-items/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/09/benefits-of-recycling-old-furniture-large-trash-and-everyday-items/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:03:54 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=856 There isn’t really any doubt in anyone’s mind that recycling is beneficial to us all. Just take a look at all the landfills in your area that are filled with plastics and other materials that will never break down. Those blue bins the trash company provides you with for separating bottles, paper goods, and cans for recycling should be a regular part of your daily routine. No one should even have to think about it anymore.
Certain substances can only be recycled; they do not degrade. If you’re planning on doing some cleaning in your home, make sure you know which ones they are. Textiles like rayon fall in this category, as do plastics and polymers. They’re built to be indestructible and they are, so make sure the junk removal company that takes them away is going to be recycling and not just dumping them. That old couch could become a new piece of furniture or a garment for someone. It still has a use. Throwing it into a landfill would be a waste and could poison the soil. Those dyes and wood preservatives they used to manufacture it are usually toxic.
If you’re not able to see the environmental benefit of recycling, consider the financial impact it has on our economy. Every year, hundreds of trees are cut down for paper goods and thousands of pounds of harmful emissions are released into the air by plastics factories. The economic impact of just these two actions is staggering. The trees need to be replaced because they’re our source of oxygen. The factories need to be refitted to lower emissions. Accomplishing either of these costs money – both the actual cost of the actions and the legislation and lobbying required for them to happen.
Some states have bottle bills that require a deposit on all plastic bottles and cans. The deposit is refunded when you return the empty containers, a good incentive for people to recycle. With the economy being the way it has been, you don’t even have to cash them in yourself. In most cities if you place your cans on the sidewalk in a paper bag someone will come by and get them. There are plenty of folks out of work who are happy to make their money five or ten cents at a time.
It’s important to recycle. There is also a responsibility that comes with doing it. Use the bins the way the trash removal company instructs you to because doing otherwise it will cost you and them more money.
When you have a large piece of furniture that you need taken away, don’t just leave it out for the trash trucks. Consider calling a junk removal company like Junk King that specializes in recycling and can bring the item someplace where it can do some good. The end result of actions like that will be cleaner air, land, and water, not to mention much-needed job creation in the recycling industry.
]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/09/benefits-of-recycling-old-furniture-large-trash-and-everyday-items/feed/ 0 Things you can do for Earth Day 2011 http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/04/things-you-can-do-for-earth-day-2011/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/04/things-you-can-do-for-earth-day-2011/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:54:00 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=747 Earth Day 2011 is fast approaching on April 22nd. As most of you probably already know, earth day is a time where people can appreciate the earth and natural environment around us.  Earth day is also an opportunity to become more aware of our currently fragile eco-system, how we’ve impacted it, and what we can do to make things better.
For that reason, we’d like to provide a list of several things we all can do in 2011 to help the cause and make sure that future generations inherit a clean earth.
Start Recycling Now – This one seems like a no-brainer, however a surprising percentage of the population still does not participate in regular recycling.  Reusing recyclable materials is one of the keys to cutting down on our overall eco-footprint on the earth, so this one is really important.  Don’t wait another day – start recycling right away.
Get Your Kids Involved – In many cases our children tend to follow in our footsteps.  That’s why we really want to make sure that those footsteps are green!  Getting your kids involved early with recycling can help them carry those activities on when they finally go off to college.  Also, providing your children with an eco-friendly mindset will give them a valuable knowledge base for their futures (which may very well depend on clean energy and green technology).
Host a Paper Shredding Party –  You’d be blown away at how much paper is sitting around the average person’s house.  Think about your own house – how many stacks of old schoolwork, junk mail and bills are just sitting around the house.  Although we all mean to recycle these items, they can often get thrown in the wrong bin in a frenzy of cleaning chaos.  That’s why making a fun group activity aimed at recycling, like a paper shredding party can prevent any possible paper mishaps.
Start Composting - Most people think of food waste as ‘organic’ so they think it doesn’t matter where it ends up.  However, waste that ends up in a landfill can contribute to hazardous chemicals in our environment. Composting might seem like a very daunting task to those who aren’t familiar with it.  However, the basics of it are fairly simple.  Check out on online composting guide or do some basic research and you’ll be composting in no time.
Adopt a Pet from a Shelter - People across the country are buying new pets – dogs, cats, rabbits, birds or any other type of domestic animal you can think of.  Although we like to be able to pick the exact breed and type of pet we get, it’s far more humane to adopt a needy pet from a shelter.  You won’t have the same variety or breadth of choice, but these animals can be just as loving and fun; plus, they need a home.  So if you’re thinking about getting a pet any time soon, make a great earth day 2011 choice and adopt from a shelter.
]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/04/things-you-can-do-for-earth-day-2011/feed/ 0 Recycle Your E-Waste Today! http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/04/recycle-your-e-waste-today/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/04/recycle-your-e-waste-today/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:42:10 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=736 The Chicago Tribune recently published an interesting article regarding the status of electronic waste, or e-waste in this country. From the Tribune: “On average, each U.S. household has about 24 electronic gadgets, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. About 2 million tons of unwanted electronic items accumulate every year nationwide, but less than 20 percent is recycled, according to the EPA. The rest end up in landfills, where toxic materials such as lead, mercury and beryllium can leak, posing human health and environmental problems.”

One of the reasons why e-waste is such a prevalent problem lately is because of the tremendous pace of technological advancement. A five-year old computer is now considered outdated – although it might be able to do the basics like word processing it will probably have trouble trying to perform any advanced functions like playing movies, games or viewing high-bandwidth websites.

The same trend goes for printers, copy machines, shredders and televisions.  In fact, televisions are one of the largest sourced of e-waste as people toss out their old boxy sets for flat screen and HDTVs that are rapidly dropping in price.  This rate of technological progression, coupled with the round-the-clock marketing campaigns by manufacturers to ‘upgrade’ your electronics, has made e-waste the fastest growing portion of garbage in the United States.

This trend certainly isn’t going to slow down anytime soon either.  All signs point to a continued rate of advancing rate technology (as well as marketing), which translates to more and more e-waste over the next decade or so.  Although US local and federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency are pushing legislation to curb irresponsible disposal of e-waste, this simply won’t be enough.

People around the country need to take a stand and realize that e-waste ending up in landfills can dramatically affect the environment and eco-system around us.  The decisions that citizens make today will truly make a difference in the quality of life of the next several generations.

So what can you do?  Walk around your house and label all your old electronics with a post-it note.  These are the items that are sitting around, not getting used and are bound for the trash can or dump at some point without prior intervention.  On a weekend, gather all of these items and find a nearby recycling center that you can bring them to.

Don’t have the time or manpower to haul out these items?  Give Junk King a call at 1-800-995-JUNK.  Junk King will make sure to responsibly haul away your e-waste items by bringing them to the correct facilities.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/04/recycle-your-e-waste-today/feed/ 0 A Bit of Green Reading: The Best Green Blogs & News Sources http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/03/a-bit-of-green-reading-the-best-green-blogs-news-sources/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/03/a-bit-of-green-reading-the-best-green-blogs-news-sources/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:19:35 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=719 The world around us getting a fresh layer of paint – green paint that is.  Everywhere you look, from TV commercials to news stories, green and eco-friendly initiatives are taking center stage.  Although companies around the world are trying to harness the ‘green revolution,’ this isn’t a bad thing.   If small and large companies make it both their civic and corporate duty to become a little bit greener, it will benefit both our environment and economy in the long run.

One problem, however, is the amount of information we’re all getting bombarded with on “what’s green.”   Is being green simply recycling your plastics on a regular basis, bringing a reusable bag to the grocery store and riding your bike every so often?  Or is green a total change in your lifestyle; always thinking about your ‘carbon footprint’ and how much effect your actions will have on the environment around us?  These questions are really up for every individual person to answer, however, we aren’t alone in making our decisions.

There are some great online sources on green information: providing tips on recycling, clean energy technology, composting, and pretty much every other environmental subject you could think of.   Using these up-to-date blog and news sources, we can be more informed on how to be green, and in turn make the right decisions throughout our lives.   So, without further ado, here are a few great picks for green blogs and news sources:

SFGreen from SFGate.com: The San Francisco Bay Area may be considered the hub of the green revolution.  Bay Area citizens and businesses not only preach an eco-friendly lifestyle, but they also back up those words with real actions and change.  The Bay Area’s primary news source, the San Francisco Chronicle, and it’s online presence SFGate.com, reflect this commitment to the environment.  SFGate.com has a specialized eco-friendly section called SFGreen, which provides current news stories on the latest and greatest green trends and research.

Waste and Recycling News: Waste and Recycling news primarily concentrates on businesses around America, and the current effect they are having on our environment.  From breaking news on environmental legislation to providing bios on those companies that are making a difference, Waste and Recycling is another great source to follow.

The Daily Green: For those of us that are most concerned with our own everyday actions and how we effect the environment, the Daily Green is a fantastic blog to keep informed.  With sections like ‘The Greenest Celebrities’ to show those stars who are really making a  difference in the world, the Daily Green provides the perfect mix of entertainment and information to keep you reading on a regular basis.

Junk King’s Recycling Section: You might not know it, but the Junk King blog has an entire section devoted to junk recyling and green living.  The section covers a variety of topics, from how to recycle large appliances like your refrigerator to current events in the world of recycling.   Stay tuned to the Junk King blog for continued coverage on our ongoing battle to preserve the environment around us.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/03/a-bit-of-green-reading-the-best-green-blogs-news-sources/feed/ 0 Junk King’s New Year’s Resolutions 2011 http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/12/junk-king%e2%80%99s-new-year%e2%80%99s-resolutions-2011/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/12/junk-king%e2%80%99s-new-year%e2%80%99s-resolutions-2011/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:09:17 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=567 We have had a great 2010 here at Junk King.  Not only have we expanded with many more franchises across the country, but we’ve also been able to continue to provide our customers with the high level of service that they’ve become accustomed to.   For Junk King, providing a top-notch junk hauling service that leaves our customers feeling satisfied has always been our number one priority.

Although we’re incredibly satisfied with 2010, that doesn’t mean we can’t have resolutions for the New Year.  Just like everybody else, we are always looking for new ways to improve. We want 2011 to be even better in terms of franchise expansion as well as providing our customers with the best hauling service out there.

So, without further adieu, here are Junk King’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2011.

- Stay the Green Path: Junk King has always been an eco-friendly company and we plan to continue our green ways into 2011. Our roots in the Bay Area are reflected throughout our franchises across the country who always make it a priority to recycle as much hauled material as possible.  With this mindset, not only can we help out businesses and homeowners by taking junk off their hands, but we can also make a difference by helping out the environment.

- Customer Satisfaction Stays on Top: No matter what we change, customer satisfaction will always be our number one priority. Going into the New Year, we want to make sure that although we are expanding, customer satisfaction continues to be the driving goal across all franchises.  We want to make sure that after a job is complete and we’ve finished loading up a truck, a customer can wave goodbye with a smile on their face and the knowledge that we’ve done a great job for them.

- More Junk King Franchises: So far we’re extremely satisfied that Junk King Franchises have been succeeding across the country, but this is just the start.  In 2011 we’ll see even more franchises in cities that could really use some great junk removal services.  Junk King Chattanooga and Syracuse are two of the first franchises that are set to launch in 2011 – expect many more to come.

No matter what happens in 2011, we’d like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty throughout the last year.  We look forward to working with new and old customers in the future.  Happy New Year!

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/12/junk-king%e2%80%99s-new-year%e2%80%99s-resolutions-2011/feed/ 0 Holiday Recycling: Keeping it Green http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/12/holiday-recycling-keeping-it-green/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/12/holiday-recycling-keeping-it-green/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:45:38 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=555 The holidays are a great time for celebration.  It’s the time of year when family and friends come together, sometimes traveling from long distances. What’s not to celebrate? People around the country will be having a good time and not worrying about those everyday mundane things that normally occupy them throughout the year.  Although its always nice to let loose a little, we should always remember that the environment cannot be put on hold.  Recycling during the holidays is just as important, if not more important, in the ongoing battle of keeping our planet healthy for future generations.

So, without further adieu, I’d like to provide a few tips for Holiday Recycling:

- Recycle Your Gift Wrappers: We see it every year: the explosion of wrapping paper that flies across the house as excited kids voraciously dig into their presents.  Just because so much is going on, many of us simply collect all of those gift wrappers in a bag and forget to separate it for recycling.  That wrapping paper adds up – if every household does its part in recycling this it can make a big difference.

- Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Yes, your Christmas tree can be recycled and put to good use elsewhere.  If you bring your tree to the right recycling center it will get a new job after displaying ornaments and providing a home for your presents.    Your tree might be placed in a wildlife sanctuary to provide refuge for animals, or re-processed to create mulch.

- Recycle Your Holiday Cards: Just like gift wrapping, holiday cards can add up when put together (especially if you have twelve brothers and sisters, all with kids of their own, who are keen on sending cards for every occasion).  It’s as easy as separating the cards and making sure they end up in the recycling bin.

- Recycle Old Toys: Every holiday season, tons of old, broken, chipped and ripped toys get replaced with new models – the fancy, shiny, brand new items that will put a smile on any kid’s face.  This doesn’t just happen with kids, or toys.  Adults also get new gifts that replace their old items: a flat screen TV to replace that old boxy set or a brand new washer drier pair that puts the old clunky ones to shame.  We don’t often think about recycling these old, large items – but it’s just as important as the smaller things.  Although it can be a pain to haul our old toys out of the house and to the right recycling facility, it can make a big difference and is definitely worth it.

For any items, large or small, Junk King is here to serve you and our environment during the holidays.  Junk King is proud to offer eco-friendly hauling services during the holidays so that you can celebrate and get on with your life.  Simply call 1-800-995 JUNK or book a free on site estimate online.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/12/holiday-recycling-keeping-it-green/feed/ 0 America’s Recycle Day http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/11/americas-recycle-day/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/11/americas-recycle-day/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:25:00 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=519 America’s Recycle Day falls every year on November 15th.  Since 1997 this day has been promoted as a grassroots movement to recognize the various recycling programs across the country.  The essential message is that on this one day per year we can really get hyped about recycling.  Although to make a big difference recycling is a job for every day of the year, it also helps to have a centralized time that we can all rally around.

So, what are some things you can do on America’s Recycle Day to help out?  Here are a few:

- Make Your Recycling Resolutions: Just like when people make New Years Resolutions on the 1st day of the new year, America’s Recycle Day can be when you set your recycle resolutions for the upcoming year.  This means setting a schedule – determine what, when, and how you are going to regularly recycle at home, at the office and on the go.  What actions do you need to take to make recycling a habit?  Do you need to get up earlier, walk a different route, or shop at a different store?  If you make a comprehensive and realistic game plan your Recycling Resolutions can become a reality.

- Spread The Word – Use the modern technology at your disposal to spread the word about recycling.  Although simply talking about recycling with your family and peers can make a difference, technology can make the conversation a lot easier.  Whether it be Facebook, Twitter, or your personal blog; link to some relevant and interesting recycling content to get people interested on America’s Recycle Day.

- Work With Your Local Community:  There are many planned community events that are expected to happen on America’s Recycle Day in your local area.  Try to take part in these events to raise awareness on recycling as well as to actually put in some hard work for our environment.  Beyond that, try to work together with your neighbors to set a community wide recycling policy (beyond whatever city-wide polices are already in place).

Junk King fully supports America Recycles Day and is standing by to pick up and recycle those large items (couches, mattresses, refrigerators, washing machines, trunks etc.) that are too big for you to recycle. Simply call 1-800-995 JUNK to a book a free on site estimate, and save $30 when you book online.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/11/americas-recycle-day/feed/ 0 SF Giants Help Out with Bay Area Recycling http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/10/sf-giants-help-out-with-bay-area-recycling/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2010/10/sf-giants-help-out-with-bay-area-recycling/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:44:22 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=491 Those of us who live in the San Francisco Bay Area have been really excited about something recently: the San Francisco Giants.  Earlier this month, the Bay Area hometown team won the National League West Division for the first time since 2003 and since they’ve gone on to defeat the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the playoffs.

Not only are the Giants giving Bay Area fans a sport to root for in October, but they are also are helping out California’s environment with a monumental recycling program.  The Giant’s home field, AT&T Park, boasts a recycling program that recycled nearly 75% of all its collected waste last year.  That’s approximately 1,750 tons of junk that was recycled and avoided ending up in a landfill.

From Reuters: “The Giants are the best in the West, and just might be the best recyclers in all of baseball,” SF Environment Director Melanie Nutter said in a statement. “This level of recycling is incredibly high for a ballpark and may even be the highest in the country for this type of facility.”

Getting the recycling program at AT&T park to such a high performance level wasn’t easy.  Not only are there more than 100 recycling receptacles in public areas throughout the ballpark, but the Giants management team also has made a commitment to training its custodial staff in sorting out recyclable materials.

The Giants aren’t the only Bay Area organization that has made a commitment to recycling.  Junk King, the Bay Area’s greenest junk hauling company, also has an award winning recycling program.  To date, Junk King has saved nearly 2,282,500 tons from local landfills due to its environmentally friendly hauling practices.  Junk King’s professional hauling teams have been trained to make sure that the household items they pick up end up in a recycling facility instead of a landfill.

Today, Junk King franchises around the country are starting to spread the green outlook by taking these eco-friendly practices to cities outside of the Bay Area.  So, if you see one of Junk King’s red trucks in your local community – get ready for a ‘green overhaul.’

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