How to Best Prepare for Junk Removal Services

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Our team at National Bin has specialized in junk removal solutions for over 25 years in the Kitchener and Waterloo region. That being said, we know the best advice when it comes to preparing for a residential or commercial junk removal day. Here are some steps listed below.  Make a Plan  The first step we […]

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Spring Cleaning Tips

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With the weather getting a bit warmer, a big clean-up approaches. For some it is a simple surface clean but for others, it may mean getting rid of all that clutter that has accumulated during the winter. Here’s a few tips: Start with a Plan A big house-wide clean up can seem overwhelming, but if […]

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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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A Business Owner’s Guide to Recycling Cardboard

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It’s estimated that almost 25 million tons of cardboard is tossed out each year. The good news is that as much as 91% of that cardboard is recycled, making cardboard one of the easiest materials in the world to recycle. It’s extremely important to properly recycle cardboard. Reason being is it’s made of wood fibres, […]

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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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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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