Imagine throwing away your most prized or valuable possession. This is the type of anxiety that a hoarder goes through on a daily basis, even when it comes to old or meaningless items and things others may view as junk. By definition, hoarding is the compulsion to continually accumulate a variety of items that are often considered useless or worthless by others accompanied by an inability to discard the items without great distress. Hoarding can create unsanitary living conditions, not to mention the emotional strain on friends and family. Read on to learn more about the facts of hoarding and …
Category: Cleanup
Why is Fall the Best Time to Rent a Junk Removal Bin?
We’ve been doing it for years, but does it really make any sense? Every spring we decide to rent out a waste removal bin and clear everything out of our homes. But spring marks the beginning of warm weather- time to get outside; go on road trips, go camping, ride bikes and have dinner on the patio. We all spend our time indoors during autumn and winter, wouldn’t it make more sense to do your ‘spring’ cleaning during the fall? Of course, spring is a popular time to start fresh, throw open the windows and clean out your house, garage, …
What is NOT ALLOWED In Your Rental Dumpster Bin
The list below is a list of common items that may not be disposed of when you rent a dumpster. These include all flammable, toxic and hazardous materials, as well as certain items that may damage the dumpster. Adhesives Glues and other adhesives can damage a dumpster container and cause trash items to adhere to one another. Instead of putting these in the waste dumpster throw adhesives in small quantities out with your regular trash. Asbestos Asbestos is a highly dangerous mineral fibre that was used to make construction materials more flame resistant. It was used for ceilings, roofing, …
How to be Responsible in your Waste Management
Did you know Canadians generate more than 25 million tons of waste per year? Fortunately, decades of focus on recycling has directed about 35% of that waste away from landfills and toward more responsible destinations where it can be composted or reused. When it comes to taking responsibility for your own waste, here are some measures you can take to help protect the environment: Put a focus on recycling First and foremost, if you want to avoid attracting pests, you should be cautious of what you put into your dumpster rental bin. Avoid placing food items into the bin, as they will …
How to Keep Rodents Off Your Property
Rodents love to get on your property, inside your garbage bins, and inside your home for two main reasons: they are searching for shelter and they are hunting for sources of food. Rodents can be destructive and noisy, and difficult to get rid of once they make themselves at home and begin to reproduce. Here are some effective tips from the experts at Mr. Waste for safe pest control strategies that can help keep rodents out of your garbage and off your property: SECURE YOUR GARBAGE BINS Rodents are obsessed with garbage. They love to eat it and they love …
Rent a Dumpster Bin for Your Summer Clean-up
If you have renovation plans for this summer, working out the logistics on how to accomplish what you want is crucial. For example, you’ll likely face a need to dispose of a fair amount of debris. How can you get rid of it all when your regular garbage pickup doesn’t suffice? Renting a dumpster bin from Mr. Waste is often the right way to go. Dumpster bins aren’t just for big commercial projects. The average homeowner can enjoy several benefits and derive a lot of value from using a rental dumpster bin during a summer project. So, what should you …
Waste Management Tips for Outdoor Events This Summer
With the summer season fast approaching, most people are excited to get outside and enjoy the warm weather at the many outdoor events held throughout the summer in the GTA. Whether it’s a food, music, fashion or street festival, there’s nothing like hosting an enjoyable event outdoors that brings people together. But when the music is turned off, the dancing comes to an end, and the food is all gone, the next major task is clean-up and waste disposal to restore the grounds to their original state. In most scenarios, it’s impossible to keep track of where guests toss out …
COMMERCIAL WASTE DISPOSAL FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
Whether you are an office complex, hotel, store, restaurant, or institutional building, you know that you generate your fair share of waste every day. If you are looking for more economically efficient and eco-friendly ways to reduce and manage waste, then you need a waste reduction/prevention program in place for your commercial business. If you’re a business in Burlington, Milton, Oakville, or Mississauga, the task of reducing waste and keeping your commercial property clean is easy when you team up with Mr. Waste. Developing a Waste Program for Your Business There are many beneficial reasons for establishing an efficient waste disposal plan for your business including; …
Rent a Mr. Waste Dumpster Bin for Spring Cleaning
As the Spring time nears, you’re probably in need for a rental dumpster bin from Mr. Waste, and you may not even realize it! The warm spring weather means it’s time to inspect your attic, garage, basement or any other storage areas, looking around to identify all the junk you have accumulated over the course of the winter season. When were you planning on getting rid of it? There’s no better day than today! But just the thought of going through all that stuff can be overwhelming, so here are some tips from Mr. Waste for junk pick up and …
Choosing a Residential Rental Bin
Hiring disposal bins is a common practice amongst construction and industrial companies. On the other hand, homeowners, are not usually experienced with the process of renting dumpster bins, and often make mistakes that can cost them greatly. If you are planning to renovate or extend your home, or are if you’re planning an event or party at home, then you need to know how to choose a disposal dumpster bin rental that is residential-friendly. Mr. Waste provides bin rental services in Hamilton and the Greater Hamilton area in Southern Ontario, and offers 6 yard to 14 yard size rental bins, perfect …