The effects of climate change are an open book for everyone to see and feel.
From increased global temperatures, rising sea levels, and melted snow on mountains, the effects of climate change have forced industries to reevaluate their sustainability responsibilities.
The waste management industry, which is at the forefront of the fight against global warming and broader advocacy for sustainability, has invented eco-friendly approaches to dumpster rental services.
This article gives a breakdown of the various techniques waste companies nowadays employ in a bid to cut environmental impact.
Recycling Initiatives
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Unlike before where everything that went into dumpsters was emptied into local landfills, increasing the carbon footprint, nowadays garbage companies have laid down initiatives to sort waste. Some companies now have centers where waste is sorted into recyclable, repurposed, and disposable categories. This has been achieved through partnerships with local companies that are involved in waste recycling and repurposing. Reducing the amount of debris that ends up in local landfills contributes to the conservation of natural resources by reducing the carbon footprint of these companies.
LEED Certification Support
As part of a broader push toward sustainability, construction companies are issued with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED certificate for sustainability achievement. Waste companies help construction companies comply with and expedite their certification acquisition through effective disposal and recycling of construction waste.
Green Junk Disposal
Many are the times when commercial and residential upgrade works produce materials that are not necessarily a waste. Most of these materials, like concrete, boards, wood, shingles, and drywall are nowadays being crushed before being repurposed. For instance, pieces of wood, boards and drywall can be repurposed into composite building materials while waste concrete is processed for use in different construction projects. Instead of letting organic matter go to waste in landfills where they emit a lot of greenhouse gases, they are now being composted to make green fertilizers for organic farming. All this is geared toward a broader sustainable planet.
E-Trucks
Given the tons of greenhouse gases emitted by dumpster removal trucks, there is a pressing need for energy-conscious trucks. As part of a broader push toward sustainability, waste companies are now introducing energy-conscious trucks in their operations. They are now integrating and replacing their oil-fueled fleets with energy-conscious options like hybrid and electric dumpster removal trucks in their operations. These alternatives reduce the carbon footprints of dumpster companies while contributing to sustainability.
Responsible Disposal Methods
Dumpster companies have realized the potential of waste in generating energy. With that in mind, they have built waste recycling centers with incineration equipment where the waste is used to generate heat energy that is later pumped into the local grid and used to power homes. To add to sustainability, the waste is first sorted into recyclable, repurposed, and disposable categories, ensuring minimal impact on the local environment.
Customer Education
In a bid to enhance their sustainability through eco-friendly approaches, dumpster companies are also involved in customer education and awareness. This entails sensitizing them on the need for waste sorting to cut environmental impact through increased waste that ends up in landfills. They are also involved in educating their customers on the need for proper dumpster packing. This is because improper packing such as overfilling and laying of hazardous waste is harmful to the environment. Hazardous materials, besides being a safety risk to you and the neighbors, release greenhouse gases while some can be washed down by runoff water and end up poisoning the soil and local water resources.
Hazardous Waste Management
The majority of dumpsters delivered by waste companies are not designed for hazardous waste. Being aware of the pressing need and inconvenience rendered by hazardous waste, for not knowing where to take it, most dumpster companies now have dumpsters specifically designed for toxic materials like paints, gas cylinders, car batteries, and solvents among others. In addition to hazardous materials, these dumpsters allow for the disposal of E-waste including old appliances like TVs, computers, and other electronics. However, this special package comes at an additional rental cost. Overall, the convenience that comes with transferring the responsibility of disposing of such material to the waste company offsets the additional cost.
By integrating these eco-friendly approaches, dumpster companies contribute to a circular economy, reducing the overall environmental footprint of waste disposal. This trend reflects a broader shift toward sustainability in the waste management sector. You too, have a responsibility toward this noble cause, which is why you are encouraged to exercise mindfulness when packing materials in the container.
