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How to Safely Dispose of Almost Anything

02/13/2018 by DeniseB Leave a Comment

As the world trends towards a more universal view on green living and conservation of limited resources, the way we think about garbage and recycling is evolving. Some Americans no longer thoughtlessly tossing their trash into a single bin that heads straight to a dumping station or landfill.

They are waking up to the hard facts that our waterways, lands and the air we breathe are suffering from careless disposal of hazardous or toxic unwanted items. Many items, such as batteries or unfinished cleaners contaminate our soil as their containers break down and then leach into the ground water.

At Waste Master Solutions we believe it is everyone’s responsibility to make a commitment to improve our waste reduction efforts. That is why we are happy to share the following article and infographic created by Junk ITT, a Chicago based garbage and junk removal company.

How To Get Rid Of Almost Anything

by Junk ITT

Out of sight, out of mind. That’s the method too many people take when disposing of garbage and other unwanted items. Once this rubbish is set out on the curb and hauled away, many of us simply forget it, convincing ourselves that it’s someone else’s problem. Although that’s true to some degree, it doesn’t absolve us of the responsibility of knowing how to properly dispose of things we don’t want.

In the past, there was only one way to deal with things we didn’t want — we threw them in the garbage and let the garbage men take it from there. It didn’t matter what it was — food scraps, broken glass or even an old dishwasher. Everything was loaded onto the same truck and hauled to the same incinerator or landfill.

Times have changed, however, and today we’re more aware as a society about the concerns of simply dumping everything we don’t want in the same place. Wasted materials mean wasted energy and wasted resources used to manufacture new items. Hazardous materials that are improperly disposed of allow toxins to poison the environment and people. We’re more aware than ever about the importance of disposing of things properly — but that doesn’t mean the problem is solved.

It’s up to all of us to pay attention to what we’re throwing away and how best to do it. This can be difficult because although the word has spread about how to dispose of many common types of household waste, there are some areas where there still may be confusion. For example, just about everyone should know now that the best way to dispose of glass or plastic bottles is to place them in the recycling bin so the materials from which they are made can be used again. However, less people know what to do with old car tires. Tires can be recycled, but the regular recycling bin is not the place for them to go. Likewise, empty household cleanser bottles can go into the recycling bin, but should they if they’re still half full?

Knowing how to get rid of unwanted items properly is vital given how much waste the average American household generates. In many cases, the garbage can or recycling bin is the best option. However, in some cases you may need to visit a hazardous materials disposal facility or contact a junk removal service to ensure that your unwanted items don’t harm the environment or take up space in landfills. If you are unsure of how to dispose of your household waste, the accompanying guide from furniture disposal company Junk ITT can help you determine the best way to do it.

Infographic credit: Junk ITT

HELPFUL RECYCLING & SAFE DISPOSAL LINKS:

DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/PAPER SHREDDING

EPA: HOW DO I RECYCLE?

DELAWARE COUNTY PA SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING

CHESTER COUNTY RECYCLING & SAFE DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES

MANUFACTURER COLLECTION SITES PA

BATTERY & CELLPHONE RECYCLING DROP OFF LOCATIONS

At WasteMasters Solutions, a commercial waste management company, we believe environmental stewardship is in everyone’s best interest. Want to find out more? Contact the commercial recycling solutions experts of Delaware and share on our Facebook page some of the ways your business meets or excel at commercial sustainability and minimizing waste. Waste Masters Solutions is a commercial waste solution and recycling company serving Delaware, making it our mission to increase community awareness of the importance of reducing, recycling, reusing as much as possible.

10 Reasons to Team Up With Waste Master Solutions This Year

01/16/2018 by DeniseB Leave a Comment

The New Year gives us a fresh start. It serves as a time to reflect on your business’ successes and failures.

Does your company desire to be an industry leader?

Make this the year your business is more proactive with its environmental efforts while meeting your waste management budget. Get in touch with Waste Master Solutions, Delaware and the Tri-State area’s leader in commercial waste management and recycling.

Waste Masters collaborates with the Philadelphia Eagles to make the team as green as possible – on the field, at practice and off-season. We can help your business save money and go green, at the same time.

The Eagles have received LEED certification for it Lincoln Financial Field facility. Waste Masters is proud to partner with any company or industry looking to be a leader in environmental stewardship.

“Actions always speak louder than words,” said Steve Masterson, Waste Masters Solutions President & CEO. “Waste Masters is privileged and honored to partner with such world-class organizations that care so much about our environment.”

With that in mind, check out our list of how Waste Masters works hard in any partnership and why we might be a good fit for your company.

10 Reasons to Team Up With Waste Master Solutions This Year:

Dependable Partner – we take commercial waste management seriously and look to work with our partners to further their commitment to the environment, meeting budgets and deadlines.
Competitive Pricing –Delaware’s most reasonably priced and best valued waste management partners, Waste Masters promises no hidden fees. We have great commercial plans to meet any size business needs. Call for a quote at 302-824-0909.
Regular Pickups – If there is one thing we don’t like it’s an overflowing dumpster. It’s an eyesore and could be an environmental or health hazard. WasteMasters makes a concerted effort to empty dumpsters well before they overflow. We work with you to determine the dumpster sizes that you need and frequency of service.
Consistent Customer Service – Waste Masters is all about our customers! We value your opinion of our commercial waste management services. Our company is consistently assessing and adjusting our protocols when needed. We WANT you to let us know what you think.
Locally Owned & Operated – Have you ever been frustrated by dealing with a representative that is not aware of what is happening in your area or who fails to understand your particular needs? When you call us, you are getting a local representative that is working in our offices where we all interact sto provide the best possible customer service.
Safety is a Priority – We make safety a priority and monitor all trucks, keep current with all road conditions and educate our drivers to respect and follow the rules of the road.
Focus on Environmental Stewardship – This is a big one for us! We take seriously the concerted effort needed to protect our environment for generations to come.
Waste Audits – Waste Master Solutions has a wide variety of service offerings that are industry specific. We would gladly meet to discuss your options and perform a full waste audit of your offices or facility.
Support the Community – community service is the cornerstone of our business. Waste Masters Solutions avidly supports many causes such as Veterans causes, the USO, Big Brothers & Sisters, Meals on Wheels, Sunday Breakfast Mission, Ronald McDonald House, etc….
Taking Pride to the Next Level – our shiny black dumpsters and trucks with our logo proudly displayed says it all. Have you ever notice how most dumpsters are dented, foul smelling and dirty? Not so, with WasteMasters Solutions, we deliver clean well-maintained dumpsters.

5 Ways WasteMasters Solutions’ Dumpster Services Stands Out

07/18/2017 by DeniseB 1 Comment

WasteMasters Solutions stands out among the rest of commercial waste management companies and we have the pictures to prove it. We don’t want to brag, but we’re everywhere around the Delaware area and our dumpster are clean, well-placed and hard to miss.

While the interior appearance of your place of business is important, the exterior is perhaps even more so. Think on it a moment, people drive by your business and unconsciously take note of any eyesores. If your business has an overflowing trash dumpster that has spilled litter onto the ground, it will be noted in an observer’s subconscious.

5 Ways WasteMasters Solutions’ Dumpster Services Stands Out:

Shiny black dumpsters with our logo proudly displayed – Did you ever notice how most dumpsters are all dinged up & dirty. Not so with WasteMasters Solutions, we deliver clean well-maintained dumpsters.
Competitive Pricing – We are Delaware’s most reasonably priced and best value with no hidden fees. We have great commercial plans to meet any size business needs. Call for a quote at 302-824-0909.
Regular Pickups so That There is no Overflow – Overflowing dumpsters are not only eyesores, they can be an environmental and health hazard. WasteMasters makes a concerted effort to empty dumpsters well before they overflow.
Consistent Customer Service – We care about our customers, their experience with WasteMasters and their opinions. Our company is consistently assessing and adjusting our protocols when needed.
Locally Owned & Operated – When you call us, you are getting a local representative that is working in our offices where we all work together and interact so that we can provide the best possible customer service.

Even the minute details of your business make an impression. Assuming your goal is to make a positive one – why would you trust your reputation to a waste management company that clearly doesn’t care about how they look, much less you!

Tips for Delaware Businesses on Reducing Waste Management Costs

03/07/2017 by DeniseB Leave a Comment

Many companies spend a lot more of their budgets than necessary on waste management and miss opportunities to benefit from sustainable recycling solutions. That is why those of us at WasteMasters Solutions are offering a free waste audit to our customers.

Conducting a waste assessment of your current waste management system will help to identify which of your waste solutions are underperforming and which ones are working as planned or excelling expectations. At WasteMasters Solutions, we can help commercial businesses and institutions to better implement waste management solutions that will lower costs, offer greener solutions and safer processes.

Effective reduce, reuse and recycle efforts at your place of business can ensure that your waste management program is not only affordable, but sustainable, as well. By conducting a full evaluation of how your business produces and handles waste on a daily basis, you can identify areas where you can improve your reduce, reuse and recycle methods to lower costs.

Reducing waste, such as sending items electronically in lieu of printing or printing on both sides of the paper is not only cost efficient, it is good for the environment. Installing hand driers in bathrooms to cut back on paper towel usage is also effective.

Reusing at the workplace is also a great way to lower your waste management budget. Talk with fellow employees about what they can reuse in order to lessen the amount of trash created in the office. For example, using real dishes and utensil in the company cafeteria, bringing in a favorite coffee mug or insulated beverage cup to avoid throwing away paper cups, collecting scrap paper and using it instead of fresh sheets when possible are all ways to lessen the amount of trash that ends up in the dumpster.

Finally, recycling everything that you possibly can to avoid having to pay disposal and landfill fees is a smart way for business to reduce costs and if done right, might even make them some money. Manufacturers truly want recycled materials back to reuse in their manufacturing. If you recycle materials properly, it can lessen the amount of natural resources that get used to make new products. It’s a win – win.

Check Out This 10-Step Action Plan by RecyclingAtWork.org:

Make Commitment
Assemble Team
Conduct Audit
Develop a Plan
Make it Easy
Launch Your Program
Monitor Progress
Publicize Success
Buy Recycled Content
Encourage Others

If you need more help on “Going Green” contact the commercial recycling solutions experts of Delaware at Waste Masters Solutions. Share on our Facebook page some of the ways your family has planned to Go Green in 2017. Waste Masters Solutions is a commercial waste solution and recycling company serving all of Delaware and making it its mission to make our community aware of the importance of reducing, recycling, reusing as much as possible.

Save Your Delaware Business Money and GO GREEN

11/01/2016 by DeniseB Leave a Comment

Going Green is not only good for business; it is good for your wallet. Save your business money while helping to lessen your carbon footprints by implementing these policies for your office.

7 Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money and the Environment:

1) Implement a ‘Smart Energy’ Plan: Optimize your energy usage by powering solely the electronic equipment in use and lighting only in occupied spaces. Supply all employees with a ‘Smart’ power strip to cut back on ‘phantom load’, a senseless drain on power when devices are not on.

2) Skip the Paper: When possible, skip paper and implement a paper recycling policy throughout the office. Use PCW (Post-Consumer Waste) Paper Products; these paper and packaging products use 45% less energy to produce and create half the waste than that of the traditional papermaking process.

3) Energy Efficient Lighting: Re-lamp the office using compact-fluorescent (CFL) or LED lights. Yes, these bulbs are more expensive than standard incandescent bulbs, but they use much less energy and last a lot longer. It could possible save you up to $200 per bulb over time.

4) Recycling Policy: Create a recycling area within easy access with clearly labeled bins to recycle cardboard, plastics, glass, CDs, batteries, fluorescent tubes, IT equipment, etc…

5) Install Water Hippos: Water conservation is another great way to go green. Placing water hippos in toilet cisterns will reduce the amount of water used for each flush.

6) Re-usable Coffee Cup: Avoid senseless waste at the coffee station by asking employees to bring in their favorite coffee mug. Cut out the coffee stirrers – billions are thrown out each year immediately after use. Put sugar and cream in first and then pour in the coffee. You should have a perfect mixture!

7) Recycle Batteries and Electronics: Batteries release toxic wastes or metals that leach into ground water and into the air when not properly disposed. Click Here to find a battery and cellphone recycling center near you and avoid dumping them in landfills, at all costs.

Want more ideas on more ways to go green?

Here are 70 of them!

Waste Masters Solutions is a reliable provider of top-of-the-line commercial waste and recycling solutions to businesses all around the Tri-State area, serving Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We are proud waste solution partners with the Philadelphia Eagles and Dover International Speedway.