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Questions come in all the time about whether yard waste can be thrown into the municipal trash in Andover. The short answer to whether yard waste can be put into regular trash is “no, not really”, and that answer will be unpacked below.
For larger yard waste, such as removing old swing sets, Junk King is an excellent resource. We are a truly full-service junk removal company that handles everything from heavy lifting to transportation and recycling/repurposing through local vendors and charities.
Yard Waste in Andover
The town of Andover has pretty strict standards when it comes to accepting yard waste. The following items are acceptable for regular trash, according to the town of Andover’s website.
- – leaves
- – grass clippings
- – dead flowers or plants
- – wood chips
- – hedge clippings
- – pine needles
- – brush 1 inch or less in diameter
For the town to pick up your yard waste via curbside pickup, you need to place the approved items above in a biodegradable paper bag and follow a few other rules.
For instance, if you toss any brush, then it cannot be protruding from the top of garbage barrels; what’s more, everything must be tied in bundles, according to the town of Andover’s website.
(Yard waste in plastic trash bags will not be taken via curbside pickup.)
Given these restrictions, you still have a few options when it comes to yard waste. You could compost certain items, which will be discussed at the end of this article, or you could always rely on Junk King Middlesex to do all the heavy lifting.
At Junk King Middlesex, we take a huge variety of yard waste and can even handle larger items you may have in your yard like old swing sets, hot tubs, or patio furniture and do it around your schedule. Here’s a list of examples of the items that Junk King accepts:
- – Branches
- – Clippings
- – Stumps
- – Soil
- – Sod
- – Landscaping Debris
- – Fencing
- – Firewood
- – Lumber
- – Old Timber
- – Plasterboard
- – Frames
- – Windows
- – Shingles
- – Corrugated Iron
- and much more!
Junk King can take all of the items above plus handle the removal of hot tubs, above ground pools, outdoor furniture, and swing sets or playgrounds. For these kind of items, you are probably better off using Junk King Middlesex over another local service because these items are heavy and contain recyclable metals.
Get Rid Of That Old Swing Set and Other Large Backyard Structures in Andover
Customers are also pleasantly surprised to find out that Junk King Middlesex handles small demolitions. Therefore Junk King can tear down sheds, hot tubs, swing sets, and treehouses, hauling away the debris afterward.
Virtually the only caveat is that the treehouse, etc. can’t be attached to the main building structure. (Junk King accepts almost every kind of residential and commercial junk, except for hazardous waste, e.g., gasoline, paint, and motor oil.) We do accept e-waste and construction debris, but the EPA rules on hazardous waste can be, at times, confusing.
But if you’re reading this, then you’re probably already thinking about removing your old shed, treehouse, or swing set outback. These might have been eye-catching at the time they were constructed or put in place, but now they’ve become more of an eyesore that you’re hoping to get rid of ASAP. That’s where Junk King Middlesex can come in.
A swing set can also be fun and games while it remains in perfect working order, yet can quickly become a nightmare if it falls into a state of disrepair. Rusty nails coming out at odd angles and wood that is splintered or moldy might only be the beginning of the health hazards posed by old swing sets and treehouses.
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Wooden, Plastic, and Metal Swing Sets
Many wooden swing sets are made from cedar, redwood, or pine. These can look fantastic at first but quickly decay without routine upkeep or simply succumb over time to the hard Massachusetts winters. Junk King can break down your wooden swing sets and – because we take yard waste like lumber, firewood, and fencing – find the right re/use for it down the line.
Vinyl swing sets are said to utilize a pinewood wrapped in PVC which has been pressure-treated. The walls of a playset outback might well also be made from PVC, a plastic known as polyvinyl chloride. Certain kinds of PVC (e.g., PVC-U) can be fully recycled up to about a dozen times without degrading the material. That’s great for the environment and saves a lot of energy!
In terms of swing sets Massachusetts removal, some swings have seats that can pose issues. The seats from your swing sets might be made of plastic, wood, canvas, or even rubberized plastic material. We can handle all aspects of your swing sets Massachusetts removal. Junk King is a full-service junk removal company – in fact, the ‘greenest’ junk removal in North America!
Organic Yard Waste, Inorganic Yard Waste, and Composting
Organic yard waste is yard waste that can be composted. The process of composting is simply putting certain materials back into the soil to further fertilize your soil or garden. Compostable yard waste includes grass clippings, brush, and leaves. These can go right back into nature or be picked up by Junk King as part of yard waste removal.
Composting is said to have many benefits, including:
- – Enrich the soil
- – Reduce the need for chemical fertilizers
- – Retain moisture
- – Deter pests, weeds, and plant diseases
- – Promote healthy bacteria and fungi
Junk King takes both organic yard waste and inorganic yard waste. Examples of inorganic yard waste can be found on the list above in this article. Examples of inorganic yard waste include fencing, plasterboard, frames, windows, shingles, and corrugated iron. Inorganic yard waste can also include swing sets Massachusetts removal, lawnmower removal, and shed removal.
At Junk King, we have a 9.8/10 rating from over 70,000 customers across North America because we handle jobs with professionalism, efficiency, and courtesy. Junk King can actually demolish your shed and remove the remains as well as easily take down and remove old swing sets, playsets, and treehouses.
Ready for swing sets Massachusetts removal? Consider calling 1-888-888-JUNK or texting a photo of your yard waste to 1-737-888-5865 to get an accurate estimate. Free, on-site estimates are available. When you book online with Junk King, you can choose your time and date and save $20 on orders totaling more than $99.
