Just about anything and everything can be recycled. By recycling we are ensuring our environment is reduced in pollutants and that landfill is kept to a minimum. When a material is recycled we are converting it into a new product which reduces the need to consume and use natural resources.
Christmas packaging
Over 12.5 million tons of paper and cardboard are used each year. By bagging up Christmas packaging and recycling it, is the equivalent of a tree per household that could be saved.
Food packaging
Foil pans used for food can be recycled. Carefully wash these items before placing in a suitable recycling bin. Plastic can take up to 500 years to fully decompose, yet it can be recycled.
Bottles
Glass is 100% recyclable and can be reused over and over again. Shockingly, 5 out of every 6 glass bottles are thrown away. This Christmas you could recycle every glass bottle used and save the environment a little.
Aluminium drink cans & tins
Recycling just 1 can will save enough energy to run a set of Christmas tree lights for 2 hours. Every steel can is 100% recyclable.
Real Christmas trees
Real Christmas trees are biodegradable so they can easily be recycled or reused.
Christmas cards
Christmas cards can be added to a suitable recycling bin
Broken Christmas lights
Broken Christmas lights can be recycled.
Discard or donate
If you received a new gift which is simply replacing an older version, think how you could reuse/donate the older one.
Electrical equipment
Charities will offer a collection service on electrical equipment which is in working order or you could consider selling any electrical equipment on a local selling site.
Broken items
Anything which cannot be recycled or donated should be disposed of. Lack of time/transport are factors in homes not recycling or adequately disposing of recyclables wisely. Consider using a junk removal company. We cover the Northern Virginia areas and surrounding areas on a same day service and offer weekend and evening appointments. Trash is charged by volume, so you’ll only pay for the items you are disposing of. We are fully committed to sustainable living and where possible we reuse and recycle.
Commercial Junk Removal
At Git Rid Of It we understand that your place of business needs to be spotless as this will create a good first impression on your customers and as such, we will send in our team who will do an amazing job of clearing. We also know that time is of the essence and we will ensure that your trash is removed from your premises within the shortest time possible.
Construction Debris Removal
Construction of buildings usually leads to accumulation of huge amounts of junk which can be difficult to clear out, especially if you are under pressure to have the building open for business within a short time. At Git Rid Of It we have a qualified team that is capable of clearing after the builders have left. All you have to do is contact us and give us all the necessary details including the duration of which you need the trash cleared and we will handle the rest.
Residential Junk removal services
Do not let junk accumulate at your home simply because you do not have the time to clear it out. Our personnel and staff is friendly, well trained to handle junk correctly and also work without interfering with anything within the home.
Yard Waste Services
We also offer yard waste services, something you may require during spring or any other season for that matter. Our professional team knows what it takes to have a clean garden and we always aim to please our customers by meeting and exceeding their needs.
Eliminating stress and any future injuries: dealing with waste products on your own can be very stressful and time consuming. One can tend to be busy at times and the trash piles up leaving an awful stench. Junk removal companies have a schedule. They are always on time and work very quickly. Physical injury may occur when a person tries to lift or dispose of heavy items without the right tools. But these companies have the tools to get the job done without causing any injuries.
Affordable; one of the main reasons people decide to dispose of their own trash is the cost with junk removal companies. When carefully calculated, the junk removal companies help out in a big way. When cleaning out your home, garage, and stores, you can count on experts to help out. They sort out the recycling materials and deal with the junk removal. Considering the likelihood of personal injury and the possibility of damaging your property that might be caused by improper removal of junk, hiring a junk removal company is more convenient in the long term
Eco-friendly– when disposing of your junk, it is always important to set apart the waste materials. This is done by buying different liter bins for reusing and recycling. We always advise clients on how to dispose of their garbage in the right way, often in eco-friendly ways.
There are a number of reasons that you may need to clear your office or place of work out so it is free of clutter, mess and unwanted items. It can be a large task to fully clear out an office to relocate or upgrade everything in it. To do this and to speed things up for you it is advised to use a reputable office clearance company to assist you.
The need for a clear up could be one of the following reasons. Relocation happens a lot to a business becoming more successful and expanding to horizons new. Keeping up to date in the modern world may need you to discard of a number of electrical items such as computers, screens, and printers which if done in bulk can mount up if you have a large office.
Please remember, if you decide to complete this task yourself or with your staff members you will not only have the hassle of the physical work that the job actually involves. Your day to day work will be interrupted which could cause you to lose out financially. If you are in need of an office clearance service and need a little help or advice, please get in touch with us at Git Rid Of It to see what we can do for you.
If you are a home or property owner, you probably have experience in dealing with unwanted items and even junk. The bundles of newspapers, the old electronics, and even the yard waste require you to have at least one trustworthy resource for a junk removal company. But, what about those unusual things? Just consider the following items that may not be candidates for junk removal:
Pianos
• Hot tubs
• Mattresses
• Large furniture
• Old appliances
• Tires
• Old carpets
• Pool tables
• Scrap metals
• Worn out barbecues or grills
• Old fencing
• Swing sets
• Collapsed tin sheds
These can be seriously challenging burdens to eliminate. Do you rent a truck and try to find a place to haul away such items? What if you are physically incapable of dealing with them? Fortunately, there are options for the household junk removal, and they actually can help you with those unusual items.
While getting them out of the yard or off the premises is the main objective, it is important to consider the additional benefits to be gained. Such as? If you work with the right junk removal company, such as Git Rid Of It you get the peace of mind of knowing that all items are disposed of responsibly. That does not mean that they take everything to the nearest landfill. No, instead it means that they look at the items and determine if they can:
Donate items that are in working order and yield a return for a local charitable organization
• Recycle through area partnerships or local resources
Just consider something as simple as that old piano. You don’t want it, but you have tried to sell it and failed. You just want all of that space it is taking up, but you don’t want to ruin your back trying to move it on your own. You can call a regular junk company and they may take it off your hands, but they might still require you to get it outdoors or move other furnishings to clear the exit.
When you work with a company like Git Rid Of It, none of those worries are on your plate. A company like Git Rid Of It takes oversized items like pianos, does all of that heavy lifting and furniture moving, and preserves the piano along the way. They will then figure out if the piano can be donated, and if not, they will consider if any materials are suited to recycling. Nothing is going to waste, and the unusual object is out of your way.
There is no reason to struggle with oversized and unusual items in your home or on your property. Git Rid Of It can come and eliminate it, and all without dumpingit in a local landfill!
There are a number of ways to dispose of unwanted trash safely and legally but unfortunately, some people take the route dealing with it themselves in an unsocial and non-environmentally manner. This can include dumping bags on the street, overfilling the trash bins, disposing on side of road and burning rubbish.
In this short post, we will talk about the negative effects that burning waste can have and why you should avoid this at all costs.
First of all, if you start to burn trash in your garden, you will run the risk of causing a situation with your neighbors as they may not appreciate black smoke from wafting over their own gardens. Burning any type of waste can cause unpleasant smells while polluting the air. You may even get a visit from the fire department as someone may dial 911 to have it put out.
Fire can spread at an alarming rate and can rapidly accelerate depending on the trash that is burning. Any type of flammable material used could cause high uncontrollable flams and pressurized cans can cause mini explosions which could harm anyone nearby.
By burning plastic bottles, paint or rubber, you could be will be releasing toxins into the air which may be harmful to people’s health.
Damage to your property could also be a problem with grass damage, fences being burned and any plants around could get harmed also.
The best way to clear any waste is to use a licensed waste removal company to assist you and clear your unwanted items. This way you are able to have peace of mind that everything taken away will be safely disposed of or recycled and will leave your property clean and tidy.
Although moving house is an exciting experience and fresh new beginning, it can equally be very stressful too. You may choose to pack and relocate yourself or hire a moving company. Before and during the relocation process, you will already have a good idea of what items you will be leaving behind or need to get rid of. Clearing out old items such as mattresses, broken items, old toys, electricals and much more from your existing house means you will be considering many disposal methods, including the trash. So now, you have disposed of all your previous trash, it’s time to think about the junk you are about to face on your new property. You may have even started renovation works at your new location, prior to your move date. If you have decided to install new appliances, you will most likely be disposing of large heavy items such as old toilets, sinks, cupboards and much more. Additionally, there may be lots of unwanted items that have been left behind by the previous owners. The most common items include carpets, furniture, blinds, cardboard boxes and items commonly stored in lofts, garages, and sheds. Git Rid Of It can fortify your needs to quickly take away all of these insignificant items, to create space for future possessions that will accumulate in the years to come.
When you’re moving, it can feel like you’ve already spent a lot of money. Hiring a junk removal company will be the last thing you feel like doing, spending more money on something that will be clogging up the pathway on the drive, taking up valuable space for important deliveries. On the other hand, a more convenient option is to have someone come and pick up all your items for you. Git Rid Of It will arrive, fill up and leave, so the mess is gone, you won’t ever have to look at it again.
Household junk and clutter stacking up inside your home can be a massive added stress to your life, and sometimes you don’t even know it’s happening. A cluttered home can turn into a cluttered mind, which is something most of us try so very hard to avoid in our lives. Most of the household junk and debris that stacks up inside of our homes comes from years and years of slowly collecting. It isn’t something that happens overnight, or even something that you notice is happening. It just slowly enters your home and enters your life.
Don’t worry. We’re not just here to point out a problem of many people out there, we are here to offer a solution to that problem. The solution to the household junk and clutter issue is simple. Git Rid Of It is the number one option for homeowners who are looking to clear our junk and clutter from their homes. Whether it be a garage full of junk that has just been stacked in there for years, or an attic full of items that you haven’t seen or thought of in decades. We can help. Git Rid Of It is here to help everyone with their junk removal needs.
Recently, we had an online booking come in from a company located in Arlington. The description of the job was that they needed multiple desks removed from inside of their office. Shortly after the online booking, a gentlemen called to get a little more information. He asked us a few questions regarding the size of trucks we have and how many people come to the job. We gave him the run down of how everything works and how we can help him. After the conversation, he confirmed his appointment and told us he would see us in a couple days.
Our guys started with the largest items first, which were the desks. They loaded up the 5 large desks in the very back of the truck while strategically placing them to fit as much stuff in one load as possible. The guys were able to fit more in one load than expected and off to the donation facility they were! After the donation facility, they were on to the second load. The second contained a few more desks. They put them in the truck first then loaded up the 12 chairs they had. After all that was loaded up, they added the rest of the stuff to be removed. The job was done in two loads because everything was thoughtfully placed in the truck.
The company that hired our service was so impressed that they called us back a few days later to schedule another appointment to remove more stuff from their office. All in all, this was another successful job achieved and put down in the books!
Recycling starts with one person at a time and the more you practice it and lead by example others will join. Its always nice for an initiative in order to do something even if it is a little fun. Below are a few ideas on getting the family to join in with the recycling in your home or even the community.
Decorate Your Recycling Bins
Allow your children to decorate the bins with pictures of items that go into each bin. Gives them a visual and makes it just that much more fun for them to recycle
Do A Recycling Parade
Allow the kids to design themes on costumes to promote recycling
Draw up signs to carry
March to a fun song about recycling
Create a chant and teach it to the friends and family along the parade
Create A Fun Game Out Of Recycling Bins
Put a small basketball hoop over the bins to let the kids have fun
Start a competition to see who can recycle the most at the end of the week for a prize
There are endless arts and crafts you can do with the items
Promote Recycling Within The Community
Allow the children to see how much fun recycling can be
Shows everyone just how much recycling means to so many
