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There is a utopian dream where all the streets are clean and immaculate—no trash is blowing in the wind or littering lawns. Neighbourhoods are pest-free; all you can smell are the roses blooming in the morning.
While some elements of this dream are still a little out of reach, others are a reality today.
Regular trash removal services are vital for so many reasons and all strive to keep our neighbourhoods clean and pristine, invoking that picturesque and inviting scene.
Often, the number one reason for regular trash removal services will be (whether we admit it or not) the overall look of a place.
Picture this scenario: You are looking to move and so you drive around a few neighbourhoods to see what the area is like, which amenities are available, and other considerations.
One area has trash blowing in the wind, overflowing garbage bins on the side of the road, and a faint smell that you can’t quite work out. The second community is bright and clean. There are no signs of trash, all the garbage cans empty, the flower beds and lawns are neat and tidy, and the smell of spring flowers fills the air.
Which one will you choose? In reality, we have already made that decision before leaving the second community because the look and cleanliness are much more inviting here than that of the first.
Sadly, there are a lot of items that get tossed into our landfills that simply should not go there.
Since all municipalities have garbage disposal plans in place, such as recycling bins, dedicated centres for E-waste, and donation sites, the amount of garbage that ends up in the wrong place should be reduced.
Not doing so has a great impact on the environment. It is therefore essential to keep toxins out of the soil and water, and reduce our carbon footprint along with the amount of chemicals used in creating new materials.
The regular collection of waste items allows the plants to work quickly, generate recycled materials that are ready for repurposing, prevent the build-up and overflow of waste, and improve the overall local environment.
Looks aside, there is a large health and safety aspect to regular trash removal services. When garbage builds up, whether it is organic material or discarded broken furniture, leaking batteries, or old computers, it attracts pests and bacteria and can produce toxic chemicals and/or fumes.
Pests such as rodents, roaches, wasps, and ants all thrive in dirty, waste-filled places. Many of these pests carry diseases that can then be transmitted to people, or they just become an annoyance.
Rotting food and other organic waste can breed bacteria and other germs, some of which can become airborne in the right circumstances—not to mention the foul smells they create as well.
Leaking chemicals, especially from battery acid, pose an extreme health and safety risk. These chemicals can cause burns, respiratory issues, and even blindness. Such items do not have to sit around for very long either; they are fast-acting hazards and, therefore, need to be disposed of quickly and properly.
There comes a time in every sofa’s life when it has to hit the curb and make way for a new replacement.
However, not every junk and trash removal service will remove the old items for you. In most cases, it is your responsibility to do so. Some communities will have large-item collection days, so you can try to plan things around those periods to make things easier.
Leaving broken and unwanted items such as sofas, refrigerators, and air conditioning units on the curb waiting for collection might work for maybe a day or two. However, if they remain for longer than that, it can become an eyesore for the community, and it also leaves you wide open for pests and fines.
Where it is not possible to wait for the large-item collection day, renting a dumpster or bin can help remove the offending products quickly without encouraging fly tipping, pests, and all-important fines.
A dumpster rental can be your saviour for estate clean-ups, renovations, and even yard waste. The big and small stuff can all go into one bin, which is then removed and disposed of based on your schedule.
Regular waste collection seems like a hard chore; you need to remember which trash type goes out on which day and in which bin. For example, if you miss the collection day, you will have to wait for another week to get rid of the green waste bin.
Despite it being a chore, the benefits of regular trash removal services are astounding. No one wants to live in a dirty community where they don’t feel comfortable sitting outside in the summer for fear of flies and wasps, or the overpowering smell of rotting food.
Garbage and discarded large items left on curbs and alleyways are unsightly, and they attract pests. Leaking chemicals can affect our well-being, and everything together adds up to an unhealthy environment.
The government has funded and put in place many recycling plans and incentives to aid in garbage collection and the reuse of recyclable materials. However, if your needs are more than what the local garbage disposal team can take, then a dumpster rental is for you.
These services also comply with environmental impact plans. Even when the waste materials are thrown together in the bins, they can be separated and taken to the right disposal sites to remain compliant with environmental regulations.
For over thirty years, Scarborough Disposal Ltd. has been doing just that. We remove large volumes of waste, aiding in the protection of the local environment, and assisting communities in remaining clean and free of health hazards.
For commercial trash removal services, call us at 416-265-7979 or visit us online and see which bins are suitable for you to keep your community clean and safe. You can also contact us here to learn more about our junk and trash removal service.
