How to Prevent Injuries During Your Rental Bin Project

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Here at National Bins, we have a client roster that ranges from large construction companies to small residential families. One thing that is consistent among the spectrum, is that everyone is at risk for injury when dealing with garbage removal Garbage and waste removal projects can be strenuous, tiring, and challenging at times, especially if […]

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Tips on How to Keep Water Out of Your Rental Bin

During the spring months, an influx of spring cleaning and construction projects are expected in the Kitchener and Waterloo areas. We happily supply residential, commercial and contractor clients with the perfect bin size for their project. However, what is also common during these spring months is frequent rain showers and damper weather. The team here […]

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A Few Signs You Need a Dumpster Rental

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You’re moving If you or your family are moving, and you’ve lived at your old house for a while, you’ll discover items that you no longer need. Having the convenience of a rental bin in your driveway will allow you to dispose of any unwanted items without having to haul them out of your home […]

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The Zero-Waste Movement Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The zero-waste movement, a thriving campaign aimed to reduce and eliminate their trash output completely. This means no plastic, no wrappers, no garbage. While this may seem like an unrealistic task in today’s very disposable society, everyday people all over the country are showing that it can be done.  The movement faced some obstacles this […]

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Renting A Dumpster Bin in the Winter

Many of us know the feeling of having to drag garbage out to the curb on an ice cold garbage day in January. Many would say it’s too much to handle, especially in Canadian winter climates. Unfortunately, the need to toss garbage and debris doesn’t end just because winter arrived. But there are ways to […]

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Managing At-Home Waste

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Proper waste management has become a consistent and imperative issue. With population growth growing considerably over the last few centuries, the Earth has accumulated massive amounts of waste without a proper disposal system. You can do your part to help decrease the amount of waste that is placed in landfills every day. Below are a […]

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Cleaning Up An Eviction Site

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Cleaning out evicted homes can be an overwhelming process. As a landlord, property manager, or property owner, you may be looking for ways to simplify the task.  Every situation is different, but when residents leave behind junk, trash, or damage, a cleanup plan of attack is the key to success. It often requires a quick […]

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The Truth About Landfills

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It’s the eve of garbage day. You may feel a bit guilty as you roll your container to the curb. You don’t have to think about that waste again, either. But maybe you have wondered, as you watch the trash truck pull away, just where that garbage ends up. North Americans make about four pounds […]

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Who Invented the Dumpster?

The dumpster bin is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century, even though it has been underrated and overlooked for far too long. Without George Dempster’s invention, the modern and urban cities of the 21st century would have been littered with heaps of festering garbage which could have triggered many epidemics in the […]

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Degradable, Biodegradable or Compostable

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Why is Certified Compostable The Best Pick? Put simply, out of the three, certified compostable is the only option that breaks down into natural components and does not leave harmful microplastics behind in the environment. It is not uncommon to see these terms used interchangeably, which can lead to confusion. In a commercial setting, this […]

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