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Local Junk Removal Company Focuses on Reuse and Recycling

SJ Hauling & Junk Removal sorts through collected items to donate, recycle, and properly dispose of as much as possible

Pella Sets Spring Cleaning Dates

Residents can dispose of bulky items during designated collection week

Cleaning Experts Warn Against 5 Household Items

Southern cleaning pros highlight products that can cause damage if used improperly.

New Household Hazardous Waste Facility Opens In East Wenatchee

Douglas County residents can now safely dispose of paints, chemicals, and electronics at the new facility on Batterman Road.

Tuolumne County Offers Free Tire Disposal This Weekend

Residents can recycle up to 9 car or passenger truck tires at no cost.

Lisle Hosts Quarterly Electronics and Textiles Recycling Event

The village's recycling drive will accept a wide range of electronic items and clothing donations.

Carmi Warns Residents Against Flushing 'Unflushable' Items

City officials see spike in sewer clogs from wipes, towels, and other non-biodegradable products.

Junk Removal Experts Offer Tips to Tackle Spring Cleaning Clutter

Households today often have more belongings than previous generations, making the annual spring cleaning task more daunting.

Trump Golf Club Cited for Health Violations

Westchester County officials find "critical" issues at Trump National Golf Club Westchester

Waukegan Launches Commercial Recycling Pilot

Two-month trial aims to expand recycling beyond residential areas

Walnut Creek Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

New ordinance prohibits use of gas-powered leaf blowers starting April 1

Okmulgee Offers Free Trash-Off Days in 2026

Residents can dispose of unwanted household items at no cost on four scheduled dates.

Tifton Resumes Monthly Mosquito Spraying

City partners with Astro Exterminating for 2026 mosquito control program

Miami Cracks Down on Illegal Bulk Trash Disposal with $500 Fines

New rules aim to keep neighborhoods clean and prevent environmental crimes

Portage Transitions to New Waste Management Trash System

Waste Management takes over weekly trash and recycling pickup in Portage, Michigan under a controversial five-year contract.

Benton Harbor Considers Expanding Ox Creek Cleanup Efforts

City seeks to build on successful first phase of debris removal project funded by federal grant.

The Best Way to Clean Hardwood Floors

We tapped cleaning experts for advice on the best way to clean hardwood floors. Here's how the pros keep their floors spotless and shiny.

How to Clean Walls Without Damaging Paint or Wallpaper

You'll be surprised how much of a difference a little bit of dish soap can make.

Donelson Neighbors Decry Homeless Encampment Trash Piles

Residents say litter and hazardous waste are accumulating near the Stones River Greenway.

Houston Implements New 5-Day Trash Pickup Rule

Residents must now call 311 to schedule bulky item collections as staffing shortages impact regular service.

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