So much is being done across the country to help spruce up our environment. Recycling has picked up over the past several decades and continues to build traction in every state thanks to recycling initiatives, legislation, and the efforts of nonprofit organizations.
\n\nAccording to the EPA, the national recycling rate has increased from about 10% in 1985 to about 35% in 2012. It has steadily increased year after year due to advancements in recycling technology and the realization that recycling has a major economic impact. Oh…not to mention the huge environmental benefit!
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\nAccording to Keep America Beautiful (KAB), if all the recyclables in the U.S. waste stream were recycled, it would inject $7 billion of revenue into the U.S. economy. Additionally, the EPA states that for every 5 tons of waste sent to landfills, just one job is created. On the other hand, for every 5 tons of waste recycled or reused, up to 85 jobs are created. Numbers don’t lie—Recycling is great for the economy.
The comprehensive state-by-state directory of recycling organizations listed below includes companies largely responsible for why recycling is thriving in America. It’s because of these organizations that curbside recycling services are on the rise in communities across the country, recycling drop-off points are common around municipalities in every state, and landfills are being closed and replaced with waste-to-energy plants or recycling facilities.
\n\nFind your state and see what recycling initiatives are helping to shape your community’s future. You can also find out how to become a member or donate to these statewide recycling organizations.
\n\nThe American Environmental Council (AEC) operates the oldest recycling center in Alabama located at 2431 2nd Avenue North in Birmingham. Its Recycle Alabama campaign has helped boost recycling rates in Jefferson County and across the state through education and advertising. The AEC also works to promote the use of renewable energy and to clean up the air and water of Alabama.
\n\nThe ARC is a statewide, non-profit organization bringing together industry, governments, NPOs and individuals with an interest in sustainable solid waste management. The ARC has played an integral role in helping to bring 1,400 new recycling-related jobs to the State in 2013 alone. This figure will only increase as recycling initiatives expand throughout the State.
\n\nALPAR strives to keep Alaska free and clear of pollution and litter. It has partnered with several of the biggest recycling facilities across the state to help promote recycling. The goal is to keep Alaska’s beautiful wilderness as scenic today as it was centuries ago. ALPAR recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate outstanding achievements in recycling and/or litter prevention in their community at its annual awards banquet.
\n\nGreen Star is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Alaskans about recycling and waste reduction. It recently opened the Electronics Recycling Depot in Fairbanks, which was the first of its kind in the area. E-waste is one of the fastest growing segments of waste in need of proper recycling. IAGS honors business and organizations that are helping to promote recycling and sustainability with its Green Star Award Program.
\n\nThe Arizona Recycling Coalition (AZRC) is the State’s premier recycling advocate. It provides valuable resources for businesses and individuals living in Arizona looking to increase recycling rates. The AZRC offers a recycling award program recognizing leaders in the recycling industry, as well as promotes recycling initiatives statewide and offers links to grant programs related to recycling.
\n\nSince 1989, the Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC) has educated Arkansas-based businesses, nonprofits, government organizations and individuals about how to recycle, where to recycle and how to boost recycling rates. Its annual recycling conference and trade show brings together leaders in the industry to help push recycling efforts forward across the state. The ARC awards program recognizes organizations and individuals making a positive impact on the environment in Arkansas.
\n\nThe Keep Arkansas Beautiful (KAB) campaign has helped vastly increase recycling rates statewide. In 2012, the state’s recycling rate topped 40%, which is above the national average. KAB has partnered with EcoPhones to allow Arkansas schools or community organizations to earn money by recycling cellphones properly. It also introduced a Cars to Donate program for responsibly disposing of junk cars. Its website also features a wide selection of educational materials to help promote recycling in Arkansas. Help keep Arkansas beautiful by volunteering with KAB.
\n\nThe Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) promotes recycling initiatives throughout the State of California, but focuses primarily on Northern California. It educates the public and organizations about recycling, offering classes that can help you begin a career in the booming California recycling industry. The NCRA has achieved many accomplishments over the years, including helping to write and pass the Alameda County Measure D Landfill charge, and speak in front of Congress and the Supreme Court of California in regards to environmental issues.
\n\nThe CRRA is the oldest and one of the biggest nonprofit recycling organizations in the country. Its primary goal is to help California achieve zero waste status through recycling, reusing, composting and other green practices. It hosts an annual conference and trade show to help raise awareness about recycling and to further green technologies.
\n\nThe ACRI is a nonprofit organization focused on protecting the rights of California-based recycling facilities. Its goal is to maintain a free market amongst recyclers across the state. The ACRI tackles legislative issues relating to recycling laws, offers workshops to educate the public, and runs a scholarship program for students.
\n\nCAW is a nonprofit institution that strives to make recycling available to all Californians. Much of its values and goals were adopted by CalRecycle several years ago and put into the landmark California goal of achieving a 75% recycling rate by 2020. The CAW has also been involved in multiple other legislative actions designed to promote recycling in the state.
\n\nACWA’s members are responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California. Its goal is to make water a more sustainable resource in the state through water recycling technology and water reduction. ACWA is involved in legislation and regulatory actions related to water conservation in the State of California.
\n\nThe CAFR actively seeks to support recycling and waste diversion initiatives throughout the State of Colorado. It hosts events, educates the communities, offers recycling grant programs and is backed by some of the biggest waste hauling companies in Colorado (e.g., Waste Management).
\n\nThe CRC has provided community lectures, legislative support for the recycling industry in CT, and educational materials to businesses and residences since 1989. It has helped shape the way Connecticut handles its waste, including recycling services and waste diversion. Today, recycling in the State is mandatory.
\n\nThe COWRA is dedicated to preserving Connecticut’s water resources, including proper handling of wastewater and water recycling. It has helped shape the rules and regulations in place today regarding wastewater recycling and sewer water treatment processes.
\n\nThe DWHS is in charge of Delaware’s waste and recycling programs statewide. It has passed legislation mandating that all commercial businesses recycle (as of 2014), and it has a goal of recycling 50% of all waste generated in the state by 2015. It offers a wide range of educational materials to help the citizens of Delaware increase recycling rates at home and in the workplace.
\n\nRecycle Florida Today (RFT) takes a proactive approach to boosting recycling rates and overall sustainability in the State of Florida. It keeps the public informed of recycling legislation and laws pertaining to recycling in the State. It also hosts an annual conference to help bring together leaders in the recycling industry in an effort to exchange ideas, improve recycling technology, and to further the State’s progress toward reaching its 75% recycling goal.
\n\nThe FRP is a coalition of Florida-based recycling and waste hauling companies that have come together to help boost recycling rates in the State. It offers information designed to help people make greener choices in their everyday lives, such as switching to reusable grocery bags, composting at home, and recycling whenever possible. It brings together some of the biggest recyclers in Florida, helping to further advance eco-friendly innovation and technology.
\n\nThe mission of The Georgia Recyclers is to provide a voice for Georgia-based recyclers, big and small, to members of Congress in an effort to increase recycling rates statewide. It’s a team of dedicated lobbyists who realize the benefits of recycling and how it can improve Georgia’s environment and its economy. Some of the topics this group tackles includes metal theft, container deposit legislation, storm water regulations, and recycling of all types.
\n\nThe GRC has partnered with some of the biggest companies in the state, including Coca-Cola and the Georgia Beverage Association, to promote sustainable living and recycling statewide. Its membership is open to any individual or business interested in cleaning up the State. It offers recycling training seminars, special events, an annual conference, and forms special interest groups to help push legislation related to recycling and sustainability. The GRC website offers a boatload of information to help you start living a more sustainable lifestyle.
\n\nThe Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation is the first and largest state-based Keep America Beautiful chapter in the country. Its efforts have helped reduce litter statewide by 75% over the past decade. KGB points out that for every dollar donated to its efforts, an average of $11.45 is invested back into the community. The organization works with Georgia residents, local recycling facilities and large corporations to help maintain Georgia’s environment.
\n\nThe goal of Recycle Hawai’i is to educate citizens about how and why to recycle on the beautiful islands of Hawaii. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides free educational services and recycling guides to the public. It was recently awarded the America’s Recycling Day Proclamation from the Governor for all the work the organization and its members have done to help preserve and protect Hawaii.
\n\nThe mission of Re-use Hawai’i is to reduce the amount of construction and demolition (C&D) debris trucked to landfills. How does it do this? Well, it’s a nonprofit company that also happens to be a team of skilled, licensed demolition specialists that are able to recover about 80% of materials prior to demolition – a process called deconstruction. It resells recovered materials to the public at huge savings in its warehouse located at 200 Keawe Street in Honolulu. Reusing salvageable materials from a typical 2,000 square foot home demolition can save more than 8,000 square feet of landfill space and save 33 trees.
\n\nThe EIEEA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the environment in Eastern Idaho, and recognizing organizations and individuals that go above and beyond in the areas of recycling, preserving the environment or sustainability. It educates the community on how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. The EIEEA has a variety of projects in the works, including the Green Your Classroom Grant Program to promote eco-friendly living in the classroom, and the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event held annually. The first HHW collection event held in 2007 collected almost 1,200 gallons of used motor oil, 500 automobile batteries, and more.
\n\nThe IRA is the only statewide voice for the recycling industry, helping to promote and advance recycling technology at all levels, from the classroom up to large-scale recycling operations. It hosts an annual conference to help citizens and major recycling organizations exchange ideas to help improve recycling rates and efficiency of operations. It also sponsors various events throughout the year, such as river cleanups.
\n\nThe IRC supports the 3 R’s (reduce, reuse recycle) and composting in the Hoosier state. It gives citizens and businesses the means to communicate through forums and networking, plus it supplies materials to help develop recycling solutions at all levels, from local to state. The IRC offers numerous programs and hosts many events throughout the year to help educate communities across the state. A few of its happenings include the Lend a Bin program, Home Energy Assessments to help reduce energy costs (small donation required), and an annual conference.
\n\nThe IRA is Iowa’s voice for recycling, helping to advocate on behalf of green-minded individuals and businesses statewide. It offers classroom presentations, award recognition, events, networking opportunities and much more. The IRA was a major supporter for the Iowa Container Deposit Law passed 30 years ago. The law has helped increase recycling rates of beverage containers to 86%, equal to more than 82,000 tons of material per year.
\n\nThe KOR’s mission is to support environmental stewardship. It’s a nonprofit organization run by its members, and it strives to educate the community about waste reduction, recycling, composting and sustainability in Kansas. KOR recognizes outstanding achievements by businesses or individuals at its annual conference. It’s been involved in many of the recycling-related legislation passed in Kansas over the years. Call 785-233-3771 for more information.
\n\nThe Southeast Kansas Recycling Center is a nonprofit organization that gives local recyclers a place to drop off materials. It also aims to educate the community about recycling and its benefits. The facility is located at 615 S. Joplin in Pittsburg, Kansas. Call for hours: 620-231-8930. The SEK Recycling Re-Use Shop sells donated items at significant discounts in an effort to limit landfill waste. The whole operation is run by dedicated volunteers.
\n\nThe mission of the KAEE is to educate the people of Kentucky about the environment and how to preserve it. It offers a variety of workshops to help educate students and organizations about the importance of environmental preservation. It also offers awards to individuals and organizations who demonstrate excellence in environmentalism.
\n\nThe KRA is the voice for recycling facilities throughout the State of Kentucky. It supports and lobbies for legislation designed to boost recycling rates statewide and reduce waste sent to landfills. It’s currently working on new legislation that will help discourage metal theft in Kentucky, a common problem in the state. The KRA has been a major reason why the amount of waste sent to landfills has decreased from 89% in 1980 to 54% in 2010.
\n\nThe CACRC is a nonprofit organization based in Baton Rouge that is dedicated to reducing and reusing e-waste, such as computers, DVD players, video game consoles, digital cameras and much more. All of the reusable items are donated or offered at greatly reduced prices to local schools, low-income families and other nonprofits. A recent collection event held at Furniture Mart in January, 2014 netted 75 pallets of e-waste to be reused or recycled. This helps keep thousands of pounds of e-scrap from landfills and saves the statewide economy hundreds of thousands of dollars.
\n\nThe LRA aims to give the recycling industry in Louisiana a voice at the State Capitol. Its team of lobbyists are dedicated to pushing legislation that will help increase recycling across the state. The LRA is involved in a number of bills pending before the Louisiana legislature, including the Scrap Metal Recycler Law and the metal theft bills.
\n\nThe MRRA aims to promote recycling statewide through education and marketing strategies. Its annual conference and trade show helps bring together recycling industry professionals and individuals to help share ideas and spread the word about the benefits of recycling and reusing materials.
\n\nThe MRN advocates on behalf of the Maryland public and recycling industry to help make Maryland a more sustainable, eco-friendly place to live. It provides educational resources to the public and industry professionals, hosts various events meant to promote the 3 “R’s”, and gives citizens a voice when it comes to recycling-related legislation in government.
\n\nThe Loading Dock salvages and recycles building materials. It offers inexpensive building materials to the public, such as lumber, bathroom fixtures, flooring, cabinetry, appliances and more. In 2013, The Loading Dock kept the following out of landfills: 26,000 gallons of paint, 83,000 carpet tiles, and nearly 5,000 doors. It also saved the community approximately $2 million. It accepts tax-deductible donations of all types of construction and renovation materials. It also offers free workshops and has volunteering opportunities. The Loading Dock is located at 2 North Kresson Street, Baltimore, MD 21224.
\n\nStarted in the 1970s, Earthworm was one of the pioneering forces behind Massachusetts’ recycling initiatives. It helps businesses overcome the pitfalls of recycling by offering discounted, or even free, recycling services. It also collects e-waste for proper disposal or to be reused.
\n\nHGRM is a not-for-profit organization that accepts donations of household goods, which it then distributes free of charge to people in need. In 2013, HGRM helped 2,500 families in need of household goods following job loss, fire/flood loss, abusive homes, veterans in need, and more. In all, HGRM helped people in 134 communities across Eastern Massachusetts that year.
\n\nThe MRC is the voice of recycling and composting interests statewide. It offers educational materials on the topics and holds an annual conference to help spread the word through networking and sharing of ideas. It takes a strong stance against issues/legislation that could negatively affect the environment, including open burning, yard waste disposal and e-waste ending up in landfills.
\n\nThe MRP is a coalition of Michigan-based businesses that recognizes the value of recyclables and seeks to maximize recycling efforts in the state. Its goal is to increase Michigan’s approximately 20% recycling rate, as it’s the lowest of all other Great Lakes States. Boosting recycling rates to about 31% would bring about 10,000 new jobs to the state.
\n\nARM is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the practice of reclaiming parts and metal from scrap vehicles rather than disposing of it in landfills. It hosts various events throughout the year to help educate the public and businesses in the salvaging industry, and it also monitors current and pending legislation related to its interests.
\n\nThe RAM is the premier resource for recycling information and advocacy in the State of Minnesota. It hosts conferences, provides public education, offers educational materials and supports recycling legislation across the state. It has been the driving force behind major recycling initiatives in Minnesota, including the Message in a Bottle Program, REseat car seat recycling, America Recycles Day in MN, Borrow the Bin recycle bin rental program, Recycle More initiative, and many others.
\n\nThe mission of the MRC is to inform and educate the public, government and its members of recycling and sustainability benefits and goals for the state of Mississippi. The Coalition is currently working on a variety of projects, including funding a scholarship program for students majoring in environmental-related degrees, offering an award program for recycling excellence, educating school-age students about how and why to recycle, and much more.
\n\nKMB was launched in 1988 in an effort to promote litter prevention statewide. It hosts an annual conference and various events to help get the public involved in recycling efforts as well as educate industry professionals about advances in recycling technology and innovation. KMB received Diamond Level distinction from Keep America Beautiful for the recycling-related work it has done in the State of Mississippi.
\n\nMORA is dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability in Missouri by way of waste diversion and recycling initiatives. It offers a vast amount of educational materials designed to promote sustainability in the house, at work, in government and schools.
\n\nRecycle Montana is the state’s premier resource for learning about waste diversion and recycling information in the State of Montana. It advocates in Congress on behalf of citizens and businesses concerned about maintaining Montana’s beautiful landscape. It hosts many events throughout the year to help support recycling/reusing and spread the word of its many benefits.
\n\nThe Cinnabar Foundation is dedicated to preserving the environment of Montana. It does so through generous grants and sharing conservation stories from people like you. In 2013, 86 grants were handed out to environmental groups and individuals working on projects to help improve or maintain Montana’s scenic beauty.
\n\nThe NSRA is a nonprofit organization with a mission to further recycling initiatives throughout Nebraska. It provides technical assistance and grants to the public and recycling facilities across the state. It realizes the importance of recycling and how it creates jobs, boosts the economy and preserves the environment.
\n\nGrowing Resources for Environmental Education in Nevada, or GREENevada, is a collaborative group of organizations focused on educating students and citizens about the beneficial aspects of recycling and sustainability. It offers a grant program, various educational events and many student/teacher resources at its website. GREENevada has offered thousands of dollars in grants to local schools since its founding in 2010.
\n\nThe NRRA was founded in New Hampshire in 1981 and since then membership has grown to include more than 400 municipalities across the Northeast United States. Its primary focus is on technical and marketing aspects of recycling and waste reduction. The NRRA hosts an annual conference, educates local schools about the importance of recycling and organizes litter cleanup events throughout the state.
\n\nThe USGBC New Hampshire Chapter advocates for green building practices throughout New Hampshire. The USGBC offers LEED Certification for homes and businesses that meet certain criteria set by the USGBC. The New Hampshire Chapter hosts various events and educational meetings designed to boost the community’s awareness of green building practices and why it’s important. There are currently more than 200 LEED certified buildings in New Hampshire, and counting.
\n\nThe ANJR is New Jersey’s voice when it comes to recycling and waste diversion. Its members monitor and introduce legislation designed to increase recycling rates and improve the New Jersey environment. The ANJR offers a huge amount of information at its website related to eco-friendly living, and it also hosts numerous events throughout the year to bring together the leaders in the New Jersey recycling industry.
\n\nThe NMRC’s goal is to boost New Mexico’s relatively low 16. 2 % recycling rate (2010). It provides educational resources to citizens and businesses across the state, holds an annual conference to help share ideas and new technology, advocates recycling legislation at the government level, and offers a recognition program to award those who demonstrate excellence in the field of recycling and sustainability. Its efforts have helped boost recycling rates over the past few years, and it estimates that once the state achieves a 34% recycling rate, it would subsequently produce 5,000 new jobs in the recycling industry.
\n\nThe NYSAR3 is the statewide advisory organization for any type of legislation related to waste reduction, recycling or reuse. It also educates and promotes recycling across the state via annual conferences, award programs, grants and special events.
\n\nBuilt it Green! NYC is a nonprofit organization that collects salvaged and donated building materials and household goods/appliances for resale at hugely discounted prices. The organization helps deconstruct buildings in a way which allows things like cabinets, appliances and lumber to be reused. It helps save money and reduces the amount of waste trucked off to landfills. About 19,000 lbs. of building material waste is trucked to landfills in New York each day. It also collects food scraps for compost.
\n\nRAB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that accepts bicycle donations for resale in an effort to promote living a healthier, greener lifestyle. But, it also does a lot more across the state. It offers a green jobs training program, youth programs and workshops, riding clubs and more. RAB diverts about 45,000 lbs. of bicycle waste away from landfills each year.
\n\nThe RANC is a group of North Carolina recyclers dedicated to the metal recycling industry. Its mission is to eliminate metal theft and to maintain the public’s best interest regarding legislation, rules and laws pertaining to metal recycling. The efforts of RANC have led to three major metal recycling laws passed since 2007 – more to come.
\n\nThe CRA is all about conserving natural resources and promoting recycling and waste reduction efforts statewide. It does so by education the public, hosting events and an annual conference, partnering with state recycling advocates, and engaging board members and councils on the topic of recycling and waste diversion. Its efforts have helped divert more than half-a-million tons of waste from landfills (2009).
\n\nThe NDSWRA is a nonprofit organization focused on educating and informing the public about recycling issues in North Dakota. It offers educational seminars and training to keep members up to date with the latest recycling technology and waste diversion techniques. It also offers scholarships and grant opportunities at its website.
\n\nThe AOR dedicates its efforts to improving Ohio’s economy through recycling and waste diversion. It does so by hosting many educational events throughout the year, lobbying for recycling-related legislation, and bringing together leaders in the recycling industry to network and share ideas.
\n\nThe OALPRP is a membership-based organization in which members are able to share ideas and knowledge about new recycling technology and innovation. Its purpose is to further recycling efforts in the State of Ohio. It hosts various events and conferences in different parts of the state throughout the year. The OALPRP also offers scholarships to students entering the environmental sciences field.
\n\nAs its name implies, the ORAO is focused on studying and promoting organic composting in Ohio – aka “food recycling”. It provides educational courses to teach people how to compost and about its benefits. It also hosts an annual conference and webinars periodically. Thanks to its efforts, there are now 25 composting facilities located across the state (EPA), and this number is growing year after year. Residential composting is also on the rise.
\n\nThe OKRA connects recycling industry professionals, government entities and the public together in an effort to boost recycling efforts statewide. It hosts events, board meetings, an annual conference and workshops to educate the public. It has become the premier platform for Oklahoma’s recycling industry to share ideas and further recycling technology in the state. There are now over 5,000 recycling-related jobs in Oklahoma with an estimated payroll of $300 million, and the OKRA is a big reason for this growth.
\n\nKOB is Oklahoma’s branch of the national Keep America Beautiful foundation. It targets grassroots recycling, reusing and composting movements in Oklahoma. It hosts many contests, events and award opportunities throughout the year in an effort to promote and reward excellence in recycling across the state. It also participates in the Great American Cleanup Oklahoma each year, the largest national cleanup day of the year.
\n\nThe Oklahoma Recyclers Association is a group of scrap metal recyclers, big and small, located throughout the State of Oklahoma. Its goal is to promote scrap metal recycling and discourage scrap metal theft. It stays active in the community by participating in various programs, such as the Shop with a Cop program, and it’s always available to help local churches, nonprofits and community events.
\n\nThe ORRA is the state’s leader when it comes to recycling and sustainability advocacy. It’s constantly trying to improve recycling efficiency, promote community service, improve the environment, and promote new community-based programs to further its goal of sustainability statewide. The ORRA accomplishes its goals through numerous partnerships and networking events hosted throughout the year. It’s both a resource for information and a “green” advocate for the citizens of Oregon.
\n\nThe AOR is dedicated to improving recycling efforts and sustainability in Oregon. It holds various conferences and forums to help spread the word and generate ideas to help achieve its goals. The AOR also recognizes organizations and individuals who demonstrate excellence in recycling, composting and sustainability with its Recycler of the Year Award.
\n\nRecycling Advocates is a grassroots nonprofit organization launched specifically for the citizens of Oregon concerned with reducing waste and recycling. It provides the public with all the information they need to know about recycling, reusing and waste diversion news going on in Oregon. It also hosts numerous events throughout the state and advocates for sustainability on the city, county and state levels. RA has accomplished many of its initiatives over the years, including helping to eliminate PVC (#3) plastic packaging, increase battery recycling statewide, testified in Congress for the Bottle Bill legislation and E-waste Bill, sponsored an electronics stewardship bill in 2003 and boosted curbside recycling efforts in the Metro area.
\n\nFree Geek is a Portland-based nonprofit organization that accepts e-waste donations, fixes it, and donates or resells it at huge discounts to Oregon residents, schools and other organizations. It has given away nearly 16,000 laptops and desktop computers since it was founded in 2000. It also offers free computer classes.
\n\nThe PROP is a nonprofit organization consisting of professional recyclers from across the state. Its mission is to promote recycling and further the technology necessary to improve its efficiency. The goal is to bring together professional recyclers and the public to inform and educate both groups of the benefits of recycling, composting and waste diversion. PROP does it all: Advocates for recycling legislation, hosts workshops and community meetings, holds an annual conference, publishes a recycling newsletter, trains individuals and organizations, and much more.
\n\nThe mission of the PRC is to maintain Pennsylvania’s natural resources today and for the future. For over 70 years the PRC has played a major role in helping to make recycling mandatory in the state, teach citizens about the importance of the 3 “R’s”, further the advancement of recycling technology and much more. Its members and leadership work hard to sponsor new recycling legislation, host events, and be active in the community to help clean-up the environment.
\n\nThe RRIE has the resources and knowledge to educate students, parents and businesses about the benefits of recycling. This nonprofit organization works with businesses to remove unwanted – but still usable – items that would otherwise be trucked to landfills, and these items are then donated to local schools, charities and other nonprofits. The RRIE currently diverts about 15 tons of waste from landfills every month, and growing.
\n\nThe CRA is focused on conserving the environment and advancing recycling and waste reduction efforts statewide. It offers educational resources, networking conference and events, partners with recycling advocates statewide, and much more. Its efforts have helped South Carolina surpass a 40% recycling rate (2012)
\n\nThe SCRA represents the state’s recycler in terms of advancing recycling initiatives through legislation, technology and education. Scrap metal theft is one big issue being tackled by the SCRA at the current time. It supports current and pending legislation regarding metal theft and all rules and regulations regarding the advancement of recycling in South Carolina.
\n\nThe SDSWMA is a membership-based organization that is focused on solid waste and recycling training and education. It hosts workshops and two conferences each year to promote its goals and missions. It also offers annual awards recognition to individuals or organizations that show excellence in the field of solid waste diversion, recycling or innovation. To promote environmental education, the SDSWMA offers a scholarship to students pursuing environmental related careers.
\n\nThe goal of the TRC is to make recycling the standard method of waste disposal in the State of Tennessee. It’s a nonprofit group composed of individuals, businesses, government institutions, trade associations, schools and other nonprofits. The TRC has played an important role in developing the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan in Tennessee. The TRC hosts networking events, meetings and conferences throughout the year to promote recycling and spark interest in making Tennessee a more sustainable place to live.
\n\nThe TEEA is a nonprofit organization focused on educating the people of Tennessee about the benefits of recycling and living an eco-friendly lifestyle. It hosts meetings and events throughout the year to promote its goals, and its website provides links to grant opportunities and a seemingly endless amount of useful information.
\n\nSTAR is a group of regional recycling organizations and individuals dedicated to increasing Texas recycling rates as high as economically possible. It hosts a variety of educational and informational events throughout the year, including an annual summit. STAR is the state’s largest nonprofit recycling advocate.
\n\nThe TCE is a grassroots nonprofit organization with a goal to protect the environment in Texas. It organizes and promotes environmental campaigns designed to boost recycling rates, cleanup litter and lower pollution in the state. TCE stays busy throughout the year trying to accomplish its goals through legislative lobbying and education. In 2013, it was able to reduce coal plant emissions in Central Texas, push a zero waste plan for the City of Dallas, succeeded in halting plans for gas drilling in Dallas, give citizens more control over proposed waste-to-energy facility in Austin rather than giving the public no say, and much more.
\n\nCTRA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides technical assistance to cities and organizations in Texas interested in starting a recycling program. It’s the liaison between the private recycling provider and the public. It ensures competitive pricing and fair service to all customers. It also promotes and educates the public, and hosts networking events for the private sector, in an effort to advance recycling efforts throughout the State of Texas.
\n\nThe RCU is committed to improving recycling rates in the State of Utah. It’s a group of organizations, private businesses, schools and individuals dedicated to this goal. The RCU promotes recycling awareness, implements Recycling Market Development Zones in municipalities across the state, supports recycling legislation, educates and provides a platform for networking and sharing of ideas.
\n\nThe URA participates in community recycling and sustainability events across the State of Utah. It also hosts summits, workshops, events, and board meetings regularly. Its mission is to educate the public about the benefits of recycling and how to do it properly.
\n\nThe NERC promotes recycling initiatives across all of the Northeastern United States, including Vermont. This 10-state nonprofit organization aims to educate the public and private sectors about sustainability, composting, recycling and reusing. It hosts annual events and conferences to boost awareness and to share ideas to help increase recycling rates. The NERC’s work has helped lead to the development of the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse, the nation’s first national guidelines for pharmacies, amongst many other accomplishments throughout its 27+ year existence.
\n\nThe CAV promotes recycling of organic matter, such as food scraps and yard waste. It’s a nonprofit organization that realizes the benefits of composting, including improved soil composition for growing produce and less waste trucked to landfills. The CAV is involved in promoting legislation related to composting in Vermont, as well as increasing waste hauler participation in composting programs.
\n\nThe VRA was formed in 1990 in an effort to expand recycling efforts in the State of Virginia. It’s the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and participation in recycling programs. Since its inception it has developed recycling training programs, a school recycling initiative, and hosted an annual conference for networking and sharing ideas. It also recognizes recycling excellence with its award program.
\n\nThe mission of the CRVA is to offer electronic equipment, such as computers or TVs, free of charge to Virginia schools and nonprofit organizations. The CRVA is a nonprofit organization which accepts most electronic items for donation with the exception of refrigerators or appliances. Over the years it has help divert more than 14,000 tons of e-waste from local landfills, and in the process has donated 20,000 pieces of electronics equipment to area schools and nonprofits.
\n\nThe WSRA is a 501c(6) nonprofit organization that educates and promotes recycling across the state of Washington. Unlike other nonprofits, the WSRA has a direct influence on recycling legislation in the State, often being the go-to source of information for lawmakers when writing up legislation related to recycling or sustainability. It hosts many events throughout the year, along with an annual conference to share recycling ideas and new advancements in recycling technology.
\n\nThe WRRA represents the interests of the private solid waste and recycling industries. It’s the largest such trade organization in the State and the longest running solid waste and recycling association in the Western United States. It provides educational resources, legal support, a voice in the state legislature and seminars/meetings throughout the year. WRRA members and their children are eligible for a $2,000 college scholarship to further their education.
\n\nThe WORC is dedicated to promoting the benefits of composting. It offers various types of training courses designed for composting professionals to help ensure efficient and effective operations. WORC facilitates communication between the public and private sector by informing the public of the benefits of composting and teaching composting facilities how to run their operations efficiently. Its work helped launch 40 composting facilities that produced over 1 million cubic yards of nutrient-dense compost in 2007.
\n\nThe Recycling Coalition of West Virginia is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization with an interest in expanding recycling initiatives across West Virginia. Its members range from citizens to large corporations in the solid waste and recycling industry.
\n\nThe WVRA represents the interests of recyclers in West Virginia. It helps ensure recyclers follow all recycling laws, improves communication between recyclers and other entities, aids law enforcement in deterring metal theft, offers educational resources and provides a voice in Congress.
\n\nAROW provides proactive leadership related to recycling and waste reduction across the State of Wisconsin. It’s a nonprofit organization that brings together industry professionals and concerned citizens looking to make a difference in their community. It holds an annual conference for its members to network and share ideas, plus it offers awards for recycling excellence. Its Recycle More campaign makes it easy for citizens to get involved and make a difference through recycling, composting and waste reduction.
\n\nThe mission of Clean Wisconsin is to ensure every resident in the state has access to clean air and water, litter-free landscapes, and clean energy. It works with local governments to clean up waterways, fight against expansion of nuclear/coal power plants, pushes lawmakers to protect the natural resources of Wisconsin, and much more. Its members are passionate about the environment and are dedicated to preserving its future.
\n\nIt’s the goal of the WSWRA to protect the health and well-being of the citizens of Wyoming by educating the community about recycling and helping to advance recycling technology with recyclers statewide. It holds a conference each year open to all members to help open the lines of communication between the public and private sector, including discussing proposed recycling legislation and ways to help maintain and improve the environment.
\n\nThe WAEE aims to educate the public about the importance of recycling and maintaining the health of the environment. It does so through various events and workshops in communities across the state. It works closely with schools to teach kids about how to respect the environment and why it’s important to maintain it. The WAEE is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers. There is no membership fee to join.
\n\nFind out what nonprofit organizations are doing in your state regarding recycling and waste diversion. This is a state-by-state listing of recycling organizations helping to make your state a greener place to live. Be sure to do your part and join one of them today.
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\n\nSome estimates state that a 1,500 sq ft home requires about 24 medium-sized trees, or 100 smaller diameter trees, to build it.
\n\n\nThat’s quite a bit of material, and that’s just the wood.
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There are roughly 489,000 single-family homes built in a single month in the U.S., according to the U.S. Census.
\n\nObviously, it takes quite a bit of lumber and other building materials to construct these homes, making their impact on the environment quite significant.
\n\nA Texas-based building company called Tiny Texas Houses constructs tiny homes made from up to 99% salvaged building materials to reduce this impact.
\n\nOne of the most unique aspects of these homes is their size.
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As the name of the company implies, these homes are quite small, measuring in at as small as 200 sq ft, but also very livable.
\n\nThe size makes them very mobile; the company actually delivers your home straight to your land plot fully constructed.
\n\nEach one of these custom-built homes is one-of-a-kind so nobody else will own the exact model you have.
\n\nAnd the demand for these unique homes is high. In fact, the company was maxed out with orders in 2012. It takes about 3 to 6 months to complete each custom home.
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are likely enough building materials sitting on the ground to build much of the next generation of housing.
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These tiny homes abide by all current electrical and plumbing codes, and they feature all of the modern conveniences most homes have, just on a smaller scale.
\n\nBuyers are using these homes to downsize their main home, or as outbuildings that serve as guest houses, studios, home gyms, and more.
\n\nSalvaged lumber costs more than buying new lumber, but that's due to the character and natural beauty of aged wood.
\n\nThe price of each home varies because each home is unique, but they start at around $32,000.
\n\nBuilding with salvaged materials not only produces unsurpassed results, but it’s also the most eco-friendly way to build.
\n\nIt reduces the number of trees cut down for lumber, and it cuts down on the amount of reusable waste entering landfills.
\n\nLearn more:
\n\nA Texas-based building company may have a solution to the problem of scarce building materials: Tiny homes made from up to 99% salvaged building materials right down to the nails.
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\n\nIf you’ve never hired a junk removal company, there are a few things you can do to prepare for their arrival to make the process as simple and easy as possible.
\n\n\nJunk Removal Checklist:
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Getting rid of unwanted items is a more involved process than it was 30-40 years ago, and for good reason!
\n\nOver 260 million tons of trash are produced every year in the United States.
\n\nWith over half of this amount ending up in landfills, it’s important to pay attention to the type of trash you’re getting rid of and where it is best to do so.
\n\nYour unwanted household items can be divided into four categories:
\n\nRecyclables
\n\tDonations
\n\tHazardous
\n\tTrash
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Items made of glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, and metal can most likely be recycled.
\n\nAdditionally, electronics and car batteries are items that can (and should) be recycled, but in the proper locations.
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Clothing, kitchenware, furniture, appliances, decor, and electronics are just some of the items that can be donated if they are in decent condition.
\n\nNot only is donating beneficial for the global environment and your local economy, but you also get a tax deduction for the total value of the items you donate.
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There are hazardous materials that cannot be disposed of in a landfill.
\n\nPaint cans, household cleaners, tires, motor oil, and computers are a few examples of the most common items banned from landfills.
\n\nWhere you live will determine exactly what is and isn’t accepted in your local landfill.
\n\nIf you’re unsure whether your items are accepted or not, your local junk removal company should be happy to answer any questions you may have.
\n\n
Any junk you have that cannot be recycled or donated, and is not a hazardous material, can be placed into your trash pile.
\n\nGetting a junk removal quote is made easy with Hometown.
\n\nOur search engine shows you service providers in your area and verified reviews from real customers.
\n\nWhen you contact a local junk removal company, make sure that you’re as detailed as possible when describing the junk you need hauled away.
\n\nIt’s becoming more and more popular in an era of contactless service to be asked for photographs or video footage of your junk so that you’re provided with the most accurate quote.
\n\nIf you only have an item or two, a majority of companies can provide a quote before coming to your site. However, most companies will require that an employee comes to your location to assess larger projects and provide you with an in-person quote.
\n\nOne of the most convenient aspects of junk removal services is that they arrange their schedule so that their crew is prepared to begin your project on the spot after they provide you with their price to complete the job.
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Once you’ve organized the junk to be hauled away and finalized details with your service provider, the next and final step is to make sure that there is a clear and accessible path to your items.
\n\nWhile it isn’t necessary (unless previously agreed on with the junk removal company) to set items to the curb or near the driveway, doing so will make the process go quickly and easily.
\n\nThis is especially true if you’d rather avoid having anyone in your home for safety or hygienic purposes.
\n\nIf the junk you need removed is too heavy, or if there is simply too much to move, it's okay to leave them in your home or garage as long as there is a clear walking path to and from your pile.
\n\nIn the case of a hoarding situation, failing to clear a path to items that are to be hauled away will mean more labor time for your junk removal crew, and as everyone knows, nothing is free.
\n\nLonger, more extensive labor can be reflected on your final bill.
\n\nJunk removal services are an easy way to get rid of bulky unwanted items, or an entire home’s worth of junk.
\n\nSeparating your items into different disposal categories will help you and your junk removal company determine what the scope of the entire project will entail.
\n\nGetting quotes from multiple companies is a great way to make sure you’re getting the best price.
\n\nRead more about junk removal here:
\n\nWith so many health benefits of decluttering a home, more and more people are utilizing local junk removal services. If you’ve never hired a junk removal company, there are a few things you can do to prepare for their arrival. Start here to make the process as simple and easy as possible.
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\r\n\r\nIf your project is relatively small, a 10 yard dumpster is likely a great option for you.
\r\n\r\n10 yard containers are a great option for…
\r\n\r\nHowever, every project is different, so a larger container may be a better choice in some cases.
\r\n\r\nThe average cost to rent a 10 yard dumpster is $250-$450.
\r\n\r\nHowever, your dumpster rental could cost more or less depending on a number of factors:
\r\n\r\nLocal dumpster rental companies are almost always a better choice than renting from a big name company, and Hometown is the best resource for finding locally dumpster rental companies that offer 10 yard dumpsters.
\r\n\r\nIs a 15 yard dumpster the right size for me?
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\r\n\r\nYour 15 yard container rental could cost more or less depending on…
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\r\n\r\nIs a 20 yard dumpster the right size for me?
\r\n\r\nSome of the most common projects that call for a 20 yard container include:
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\r\n\r\nThe average cost to rent a 20 yard dumpster is $350-$550, though your dumpster rental could cost more or less depending on a number of factors.
\r\n\r\nIs a 30 yard dumpster the right size for me?
\r\n\r\nIf you have a medium to large cleanup project, a 30 yard dumpster could be a great size for you.
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\r\n\r\nHowever, your dumpster rental could cost more or less depending on how much weight is included, local disposal and permit fees, who you rent from, etc.
\r\n\r\nLocal dumpster rental service providers are typically the best choice because they tend to be more affordable, have more availability, offer more reliable customer service, and are more efficient than big name companies.
\r\n\r\nHometown is the best resource for finding local dumpster rental companies that offer 30 yard dumpsters for rent.
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\r\n\r\nIf you have a big disposal job, a 40 yard dumpster is likely the right container for you.
\r\n\r\nCommon projects that call for a 40 yard container include large whole-home cleanouts, commercial cleanouts, demolition or construction cleanups, large interior renovations, etc.
\r\n\r\nThe nationwide average cost to rent a 40 yard dumpster is about $550-$750.
\r\n\r\nHowever, your dumpster rental could cost more or less depending on:
\r\n\r\nTo ensure you get the best services and the best price possible, we recommend reaching out to at least three different local dumpster service providers.
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\r\n\r\nWhen you only put concrete in a dumpster, you’re “clean loading” the dumpster, which makes it easy to recycle the concrete.
\r\n\r\nInstead of driving your concrete dumpster to the nearest landfill, they instead go to the nearest concrete recycling facility where it is crushed and repurposed into new concrete.
\r\n\r\nThe most common roll-off dumpster sizes are 10 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard, and 40 yard containers.
\r\n\r\nBecause concrete is so heavy and often takes up less space than lighter weight, bulky items like furniture, the weight limit of the dumpsters will arguably come into play before size does.
\r\n\r\nDumpster rental companies are experts at recommending the best dumpster size for your project. Give them as many details about your project as possible, and they’ll be able to recommend the ideal size to handle it.
\r\n\r\nTo ensure you get the best services and the best price possible, we recommend reaching out to at least three different local dumpster service providers.
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\r\n\r\nDumpster rental companies are experts at recommending the best dumpster size for your project. Give them as many details about your project as possible, and they’ll be able to recommend the ideal size to handle it.
\r\n\r\nThe cost of renting a dumpster varies based on a number of factors, like location, dumpster size, duration of the rental, and who you rent from.
\r\n\r\nThe average costs to rent the most common dumpster sizes:
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\r\n\r\nBut 3 yards of capacity fills up fast.
\r\n\r\nIf you're unsure whether or not you'll have more than 3 cubic yards of debris, the safe bet is to rent a dumpster.
\r\n\r\nDumpster bags are inexpensive upfront, costing roughly $30 to purchase, but the cost of pick-up is more costly and can vary quite a bit depending on your location.
\r\n\r\nFor example, Waste Management’s Bagster pick-up costs range from $120-$300, making the total cost to use a Bagster $150-$350, or $50-$117 per cubic yard.
\r\n\r\nA dumpster bag can hold 3 cubic yards on average or 1 cubic yard of heavy debris, like concrete or dirt.
\r\n\r\nCommon dumpster bags measure 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 2.5 feet tall. Because the Bagster is only 2 ft 6 in. high, large bulky materials, like furniture, are not going to fit well.
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\r\n\r\nHowever, the cost of renting a dumpster for household junk varies based on where you’re located, the dumpster size you need, the duration of the rental, and who you rent from.
\r\n\r\nThe exact kind of junk you have and how much it weighs will affect which size you choose.
\r\n\r\nDetermining which size dumpster is right for your household junk cleanup project is important because choosing a dumpster that's too small or way too big means you overpaid.
\r\n\r\nDumpster rental companies are experts at recommending the best dumpster size for your project. Give them as many details about your project as possible, and they’ll be able to recommend the ideal size to handle it.
\r\n\r\nTo ensure you get the best services and the best price possible for your household junk dumpster rental, we recommend reaching out to at least three different local dumpster service providers.
\r\n\r\nLocal dumpster rental companies almost always offer better customer service, have better availability, and lower prices.
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\r\n\r\nBecause rock, brick, and dirt are so heavy and often take up less space than lighter weight, bulky items like furniture, the weight limit of the dumpsters will arguably come into play before size does.
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\r\n\r\nTo ensure you get the best services and the best price possible, we recommend reaching out to at least three different local dumpster service providers.
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\r\n\r\nTo ensure you get the best services and the best price possible, we recommend reaching out to at least three different local dumpster service providers.
\r\n\r\nLocal dumpster rental service providers almost always offer better customer service, availability, and prices, and Hometown makes it easy to request quotes from dumpster rental companies near you to be sure you get the best roll off dumpster price and great services.
\r\n\r\nThe national average cost to rent a dumpster is $250-$750, but dumpster rental prices vary based on:
\r\n\r\nDetermining which size dumpster is right for your particular cleanup job is important because choosing a dumpster that's too small means you have to pay for the dumpster to be dropped off and picked up twice, or overage fees that can add up quickly.
\r\n\r\nIf you choose a dumpster that's too big, you'll end up paying for more dumpster than you need. (However, we always recommend airing on the side of caution and going with the bigger dumpster if you're ever on the fence between sizes.)
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\r\n\r\nCommon dumpster sizes for roofing debris include 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, and 30 yard dumpsters.
\r\n\r\nThe weight of roofing debris is a major consideration when choosing the right dumpster size for a roof tear-off.
\r\n\r\nA 10 yard dumpster is physically big enough to accommodate a large roof tear-off, but it rarely can accommodate the weight, which is why we recommend estimating the weight of the debris first, then choosing the dumpster size that can hold that weight.
\r\n\r\nThe cost of renting a dumpster for roofing debris varies based on a number of factors, like location, dumpster size, duration of the rental, and who you rent from.
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\r\n\r\nWe recommend reaching out to several local dumpster providers to find the right roll-off container size to accommodate your project.
\r\n\r\nCompare each quote you get to ensure you rent from the right company for the right price.
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\r\n\r\nDumpster rentals are a great way to manage shingle debris from a reroofing project.
\r\n\r\nWhen loading asphalt shingles into a dumpster and nothing else, you are “clean loading” it, which makes it possible to recycle the asphalt at a recycling facility rather than hauling it to the landfill.
\r\n\r\nCommon dumpster sizes for shingles include 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, and 30 yard dumpsters.
\r\n\r\nThe weight of shingles is arguably the biggest consideration when choosing the right dumpster size for a re-roofing project.
\r\n\r\nA 10 yard dumpster is physically big enough to accommodate a large roof tear-off, but it rarely can accommodate the weight, which is why we recommend estimating the weight of the debris first, then choosing the dumpster size that can hold that weight.
\r\n\r\nLocal companies almost always offer the best service, prices, availability, and response times.
\r\n\r\nWe recommend reaching out to several local dumpster providers to find the right roll-off container size to accommodate your project and comparing each quote to ensure you rent from the right company for the right price.
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\r\n\r\nTo ensure you get the best services and the best price possible, we recommend reaching out to at least three different local temporary dumpster rental service providers.
\r\n\r\nLocal temporary dumpster rental companies almost always offer better customer service, availability, and prices than the big name companies, and Hometown makes it easy to request quotes from dumpster rental companies near you to be sure you get the best temporary dumpster price and great services.
\r\n\r\nThe average cost to rent a temporary dumpster is anywhere from $300-$500, but the cost you will pay depends on a number of factors, like the size of the dumpster you rent, where you live, who you rent from, etc.
\r\n\r\nDumpster sizes are measured by their cubic yardage, and the most common sizes are 10 yards, 20 yards, 30 yards, and 40 yards.
\r\n\r\nThe 3 biggest factors that you should consider when choosing a dumpster size are:
\r\n\r\nWhich is best: a trailer dumpster or roll-off dumpster rental?
\r\n\r\nBoth types of dumpsters are great options for a wide range of projects. Trailer dumpsters are best for very tight spaces, small projects, or when the dumpster needs to be placed on an old driveway or other easily impacted surface.
\r\n\r\nTrailer dumpster costs vary a great deal depending on the size of the dumpster, where you live, and who you hire.
\r\n\r\nOn average, it costs $150-$450 for a trailer dumpster.
\r\n\r\nBecause trailer dumpsters come in multiple sizes, they can hold varying amounts.
\r\n\r\nThe most common trailer dumpster sizes fall between 5 yards and 15 yards, meaning they can hold 5 cubic yards and 15 cubic yards respectively.
\r\n\r\nHowever, the weight of your dumpster load will also impact how much you can load in the dumpster. Be sure not to go over your dumpster’s included weight limit to avoid overage fees.
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\r\n\r\nThe cost to rent a dumpster for yard waste ranges from $250-$500 on average, but your dumpster could cost more or less than this depending on the size you rent, where you live, who you rent from, etc.
\r\n\r\nThe dumpster size that is right for your particular project will vary based on how much debris you have and the type/weight of it.
\r\n\r\nIn addition, some rental companies only authorize 20 yard dumpsters for use on yard waste disposal projects due to the heavy nature of yard debris, while others may allow yard debris in 30 or 40 yarders.
\r\n\r\nLocal dumpster rental companies offer the best pricing, better availability, and better customer service.
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\r\n\r\nHowever, the cost of renting a dumpster for heavy debris, like rock, brick, and dirt, varies based on where you’re located, the dumpster size you need, the duration of the rental, and who you rent from.
\r\n\r\nTo ensure you get the best services and the best price possible, we recommend reaching out to at least three different local dumpster service providers.
\r\n\r\nLocal dumpster rental service providers almost always offer better customer service, availability, and prices, and Hometown makes it easy to request quotes from dumpster rental companies near you to be sure you get the best rock, brick, or dirt dumpster price and great services.
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