Posts by Plum Creek Environmental
Uses for Roll-off Dumpsters
A lot of small projects around your home produce garbage, some of it like what you may leave out on bulk trash day. However, even smaller projects will leave you with a lot more than is allowed, which makes a roll-off container a great temporary investment. Roll-off containers help to keep things safer and cleaner…
Read MoreRoll-off Dumpster Rental: What is it?
The housing market is hot in Mississippi, which drives demand for new homes and remodeling desires for the ones who want to stay put. All this construction leads to a ton of leftover material such as lu mber, sheetrock, and just plain garbage. For smaller jobs, you may have the ability to make a trip…
Read MoreWhat Cannot Go in a Construction Dumpster?
So, what can’t go into a dumpster? Check out the list below: Paints A lot of paints contain mercury or lead, so landfills do not want them. But so long as the cans are empty or the paint is dry, you can throw them inside the dumpster. Resins and Inks Such liquids may stain or…
Read MoreTop Qualities in Dumpster Rental Companies
Most folks don’t appreciate just how much the proper disposal of waste contributes to the quality of life enjoyed in the modern world. But every year, folks in the U.S. spend over $490M on container rental services. When you are taking on massive projects at your business or home, one of the main issues to…
Read More3 Benefits of Renting Construction Containers for Projects
Large projects yield amazing results, but also tons of waste. Even though it might be tempting to try to handle the trash on your own, the task may be a big ordeal. As a matter of fact, cleaning up might take longer than the project itself. From better workplace environments to financial savings, there are…
Read MoreTips on How to Choose the Proper Waste Container
The first thing to do before you rent or buy a waste container includes determining what size you will need. One mistake businesses make is ordering the incorrect size. Why invest in a 20-yd. dumpster if it is too big for your purposes? Paying a lot of money for dumpsters that are only filled up…
Read More3 Tips for Managing and Reducing Commercial Property Waste
All commercial businesses, from property management and the food service industry to hospitals and corporate offices, produce some level of waste. Within today’s modern-day business world, sustainability is critical. Therefore, it has become important to give consideration to the reduction and management of waste on commercial properties. An increasing number of commercial businesses, in an…
Read MoreWhen Does it Make Sense to Upgrade to A Horizontal Baler?
Balers are essential for any recycling operation. You can classify them as vertical balers and horizontal balers. Horizontal balers tend to process and recycle waste differently from vertical balers. The recyclable material is put into a hopper until it is full. A ram will then compress the material until the bale is complete. The bale…
Read MoreWhen to Choose an Auger Style Compactor Instead of Traditional Ram Style Compactors?
Why should you choose an Auger style compactor instead of a traditional ram style compactor for your recycling needs? Let us compare the differences so that you can make an informed choice. Better Compaction Ratio Compaction ratios get used while comparing compactors. You do need to remember that compaction ratios can fluctuate substantially. Dense materials…
Read MoreWhen Does It Make Sense to Buy Heavier Duty Roll-Off Containers?
Collecting and hauling waste is not easy. You will need a specialized container to do so in an efficient manner. Heavy-duty roll-off cont ainers are strong and can best handle a sizeable collection of waste efficiently. Buying a well-designed container is an investment worth making. It would be best to consider some things before choosing…
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