10-MINUTE ORGANIZER: Trash and Recycling

YOUR GARBAGE MAY NOT BE THE PRETTIEST SIGHT, BUT YOU CAN KEEP IT STREAMLINED AND PRESENTABLE.

TIPS & ADVICE FROM SAME DAY

THE QUICK FIXES

Most garbage comes from the kitchen, so keep all your trash supplies there, ideally under the sink. Free up space by mounting a paper towel holder inside the cabinet door to hold a roll of trash bags (use short screws that won’t pierce the door). Also stock scissors, a box cutter for breaking down packages, and jute twine for bundling paper recyclables.

To keep your trash can as ick-free as possible, stick two Command hooks upside down a few inches below the rim on the outside. When you put in a new bag, loop the drawstrings around the hooks to prevent slippage—and a big mess when you toss in something heavy.

THE HABIT

Separating food waste from the rest of your garbage will help stave off bad odors and pests. Use a dual-compartment bin for dry trash and rinsed recyclables. Leave a small lidded container lined with a produce bag on the counter for food scraps; compost the waste or throw it out often.

THE TOOL

Have more to get rid of than what will fit into your regular bin? Holidays, visitors, events, and big clean outs can leave you with every regular bin full and a mountain of stuff still to get rid of taking up space and causing a stink. You could haul it off to the dump yourself or you can save yourself (and your vehicle) the trip and the stink by renting a same day dumpster rental. Our smaller 10 yard dumpsters will work perfect if you've just done a seasonal clean out or happened to have missed your regular trash day and have a lot of bags all backed up. Have a lot of trash and recycling? Get rid of all of it at the same time in one large dumpster. We have 15 yard and 20 yard dumpsters depending on how much you have to toss out.

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THE APP

If you struggle to remember your trash days or are unsure what can be recycled, the Recycle Coach app (free; iOS and Android) will be your saving grace. View the pickup calendar, set reminders, and search the database to find out whether something should go into the trash or the recycling. Alternatively, simply tape a schedule of your pickup days to the inside of the cabinet door or the lid of your trash can. When you need a same day trash or recycling pick up head to dumpster-drop.com and book instantly online, we can usually get you a dumpster the same day!

THE MANTRA

“Even trash can be clean and organized.” Having a system will make handling trash less of a chore and more of a routine.

Need help? Give us a call at 801-935-0297