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What Can You Throw in a Dumpster?

Wondering what you can put in a dumpster rental? Use our list to learn exactly what can go in a dumpster and get tips for how to dispose of items that can't.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What Not to Use Your Dumpster For

While dumpsters can be used for multiple waste and recycling projects, whether big or small, there are certain things for which a dumpster cannot be used. Most of the things for which dumpsters cannot be used pertain to any sort of toxic or hazardous waste. The types of waste listed below cannot be put into dumpsters as waste. There are alternate ways to dispose of those types of waste<br>What Cannot Go Into a Roll-Off Dumpster<br>Electronics<br>This includes mainly all televisions, radios,…

How to Sort Scrap Metal

Selling scrap metal can be a great way to supplement your income, or you can do it full time. Before you can sell your scrap metal to a scrap yard, you need to separate the different metals in your scrap. A scrap magnet will help you...

What Dumpster Size Do You Need?

Compare dimensions and total volume of the most common roll off dumpster sizes to find the right dumpster for any project at home or on your work site.

How Is Scrap Metal Consumed?

Scrap metal can serve a variety of purposes for both public and private sectors. Reusing this versatile material is a great way to do your part for the environment while helping someone else get new use out of an old material. Keep reading to learn more about how scrap metal is used and how it …

What is "Principal Recyclable Material"?

Identifying your company's principal waste is essential in discovering savings and other opportunities for going green.

Endlessly recyclable materials could fix our plastic waste crisis

Untold amounts of plastic waste is polluting our land and seas. Now, we're using chemical tricks to design infinitely and easily recyclable materials

Dreamscapes moves into a bigger space, recycling materials and ideas

Dreamscapes moves into a suburban department store, recycling materials and ideas

How Recycled Materials Can Be Used In Commercial Construction

recycled materials help to protect the environment for the rest of their lifespan and not just during the building phase.

Why asphalt is one of the world's most recycled materials

Asphalt pavement can be reused over and over, but regulations often limit the recycled content of roads to around 30%.

These Ingenious Buildings Were All Built Using Recycled Materials

Sometimes choosing to limit yourself to recycled materials can make your building more interesting. These buildings are made from a wide range of reclaimed materials, from concrete pipes and discarded doors to plastic bottles and bags.

Are clothes made from recycled materials really more sustainable?

A growing number of brands are switching to recycled fibers but experts worry people may believe their purchases are impact-free – when that’s far from true

Under the skin: How much recycled material can new cars use?

Audi-backed 'Material Loop' project aims to recycle material to the same quality it was before

Friends build treehouse from recycled materials

Longtime friends and neighbors have created a giant treehouse.

Remodeling Your Home? Consider These 10 Ways to Incorporate Recycled Materials

Choose flooring, roofing, and other materials that might otherwise go to the landfill.

Build a Solitary Bee Nest Using Recycled Materials

Recycled materials find use in automotive interiors

The automotive industry is perhaps one of the most prominent when it comes to trying new materials in high volume production.

7 Reverb Builders Making Gear with Recycled Materials

The instruments made by these craftspeople range from exquisite to funky, all with unique stories behind them.