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What’s in a disposal bin?  Plenty of trash most of the time. Getting rid of waste is just a necessary part of life and of running any business. However, many business owners don’t have an efficient program for getting rid of their trash.  The type of disposal bins you choose should depend entirely on the type of industry you’re in and on your business needs.  When you hire an experienced waste management company, they understand what makes one type of bin better for one industry and another type of bin better for another industry. In some cases multiple bins or recycling totes may be recommended.

Here are four examples of industries with very specific needs when it comes to disposal bins:

1. Construction – This one may seem rather obvious, but many contractors just go with one bin and then forget about what happens to the waste after it hits the bin.  The problem with this is that it is a very unfriendly way to treat the environment.  There are many materials that can be recycled or repurposed in other areas of the construction industry, and just tossing these items in a landfill is extremely wasteful.  The easiest way to handle trash on a construction site is to have several disposal bins to sort items into as you toss them out.  This will ensure that the recyclable materials are recycled, the reusable material is reused and waste is minimized with the least amount of handling and effort.
2. Landscaping – In this industry, driveway-friendly bins are particularly important.  Of course some of the waste from landscaping can be composted, but not all of it can.  This is why it is essential to have a bin nearby that can be used to collect non-compostable material.  Landscapers work on properties of varying sizes and with varying terrain, so their specific needs may change from job to job. In most cases though, a bin rental will save landscapers the time and inconvenience of multiple trips to the landfill.
3. Roofing – Contractors who repair or replace roofs always have disposal bins nearby, but have they taken the time to consider exactly where their waste will end up? Often roofing companies end up in lines at the local dump to get rid of their waste after a job is completed. By renting a bin and having a waste management company dispose of their waste, roofers can save themselves time and operate more efficiently.  Of course disposing of roofing waste requires very specialized knowledge, so roofers should be sure to ask where their waste will end up after it’s picked up and hire a company that is familiar with the disposal codes for roofing.
4. Hotels –The issue many hotel operators face is the fact that they don’t always know what kind of trash they will need hauled away.  Of course they do have daily needs like basic waste from their kitchen and rooms, but sometimes larger items need to be disposed of, like old mattresses and old furniture.  E-waste is also a big concern for hotels because they periodically need to recycle appliances and other electronic devices in a way that is environmentally friendly. The best waste management solution for hotels is to have a regular disposal bin for daily waste and then schedule periodic junk removal services as needed throughout the  year.

Of course there are many other industries that can benefit from specific types of disposal bins and services, and an experienced waste management company like Mini Millennium Disposal will help determine which type of bin fits your businesses needs and how to best process your waste in an affordable, environmentally friendly and ethical way. They offer rental disposal bins, waste management services and waste audits in the Toronto and throughout Ontario.

Most people don’t give too much thought about where their junk goes after they toss it in their junk bin rental.  After all, the process is very simple.  You toss your old junk into the bin, and someone else hauls it away; “out of sight, out of mind”. You may even get some satisfaction tossing your old things into the bin and watching them shatter as you literally feel the space in your home freeing up.  But there are certain consequences to different types of junk removal.

You should always opt for a company that offers eco-friendly junk bin rental because it reduces the amount of waste that ends up in your local landfill.  In spite of what “small” effect you think all of your junk might have on the landfill, every little bit does make a difference.

There are several ways an eco-friendly junk bin rental company can help to reduce the waste that ends up in our landfills:

• Recycling – These days most people realize that they can recycle items like paper, plastic, and glass, but there is so much more to recycling now.  You may even have a recycling bin at your home, but you might not link that bin with other household items you want to get rid of.  A good junk bin rental company will sort through all of items in the bin, pulling out the bits that can be recycled; not just the paper, plastic, and glass.  Electronics can and should be recycled.  Metal should be recycled.  Almost anything can be recycled these days, and a responsible company will take care of this, no matter what kind of non-hazardous waste you toss in your junk bin.
• Trash compacting – In the case of items that can’t be recycled, the next best thing is compacting.  Just think about how much more space those aluminum cans take up before you crush them.  A compactor can crush them down to less than half their size, and the same is true with larger items.  A great way to cut down on the size of your landfill is to reduce the size of the garbage that you actually take there.
• Proper disposal of hazardous waste – Another integral part of clearing your house of waste is disposing of old chemicals like cleansers, paint, motor oil etc.  Most junk bin rental companies will not allow you to include these chemicals because they do require special treatment to make sure that they don’t leach into the soil and harm plant or animal life.  When in doubt, ask the company you are renting from what you are allowed to put inside the bin. This will help protect the environment and make life easier for you.

You can also take other steps to reduce what gets put into the landfill by changing how you handle your daily trash.  Composting is a great way to not only reduce landfill waste, but also create very rich, fertile soil to use in your garden.  If you can’t or don’t want to compost, check with your waste management company to see if they have special collection for organic materials. Every little bit helps and we should all make use of the services that are available to us to minimize what is diverted to our local landfill.

Mini Millennium Disposal offers junk bin rentals in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Renting a garbage bin is a great way to de-clutter your home while also avoiding all the hassles that go along with going back and forth to the dump.  Most cities and municipalities have restrictions on curbside pickup, especially when it comes to electronics, and the lines at the local facilities can be quite long.  By renting a bin , you’ll save yourself a lot of the time and aggravation and know that you are doing your part in reducing and recycling your waste.