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Have you heard of “freegans?” Essentially, this is a fancy way of saying “dumpster diver.” These are folks who like to explore dumpsters to see what they can get for free as in food. Before you get grossed out at the prospect, the freegans are quite organized and also picky.
“I’m more particular about food. I’m not so desperate that I’m going to eat an opened bag of chips. I would only be looking for things that are closed,” freegan Kristy told a local interviewer. Some of her proudest moments came when you pulled out whole boxes of granola bars, bread and even bananas. Freegans are also organized on line. There are forums and tweets to follow where they post updates of which dumpster sites have the most potential for goodies. The prevailing wisdom is to look through dumpsters at apartment buildings at the end of the month or dorms anytime! Restaurants and grocery stores are also good freegan zones.
This type of activity brings up a whole bunch of problems. Technically, when you put garbage out on the street it no longer is your property even if that garbage is on your property. Many business have taken to padlocking their dumpsters which is a real pain for the workers who need easy access. Now imagine having a dumpster on your driveway or out in front of your home. Would it become a potential diving zone for local freegans? It could be and that is why you should consider going the alternate route of renting a dumpster. That would be with hiring Junk King Bucks County for all you big item removal needs.
Junk King of Bucks County is a team of professional junk haulers who can handle any type of pick up assignment. Professional is the key word here. A quick scan of their reviews finds comments like these:
“The gentlemen were not only prompt, efficient, and courteous, they had great personalities as well. I was very very impressed with your service and I would definitely recommend you to anyone. Thank you again.”
“Men were hard working and were able to remove very large and heavy furniture down narrow steps. They were prompt and very professional.”
“Called within a 20 minute time frame to let me know approximately when they would arrive – came on time – there were fast and courteous – and I would certainly use them again!”
“I called and set up an appointment for the next week. Three very nice men came out to provide an estimate. The removed my old appliances within 10 mins. They were fast, polite and on time!”
When it comes to getting rid of your bulky items its smarter to go with Junk King then to worry about who might be diving in your dumpster rental. Give Junk King Bucks County a call today to find out how they can clean out your clutter.
Whenever you hear a newscaster use the phrase, “It’s that time of year again” they could mean almost anything. Whether they’re talking about the dog show, Mother’s Day or a 4th of July parade it’s a snappy way to start a story. However, this is one “it’s that time of year again” that you should absolutely pay attention to and that would be the start of mosquito season. Already the warning alarms are going out about the potential of another West Nile Virus outbreak here in Bucks County. Last year there were 60 cases reported that resulted on four deaths so, yes, this is a very serious matter.
Typically, home downsizing is often thought of for retirees as a way to carve out a more manageable lifestyle. However, more and more younger couples are thinking about downsizing their lives as a way of preparing for eventual retirement. It all comes down to a matter of financial security and planning. The most obvious downsizing consideration is to make a move from a big house to a smaller living space like a condo or loft apartment. A move might facilitate being closer to family members or to a job. It might also make sense to move from a noisy, urban neighborhood to a more serene suburban setting. Either way, the goal should be to make your life less complicated.
As you work your way through your spring-cleaning chores you might stumble upon some e-waste that you’d love to get rid of. Unfortunately, these items can no longer be put out to the curb for pickup. You can thank the Covered Device Recycling Act that became law in January. There is a good reason for this. Anything that has electronic components like a computer, printer or TV could also have hazardous materials that would be released if those things are left to rust or decompose in a landfill. There is good news and bad news when it come to getting rid of your old e-waste junk.
A few residents in Doylestown might have recently experienced a delay in their mail delivery. That’s because a mail truck bound for the area got into a bit of a mishap. When a cargo strap broke on a mail truck at the intersection of Bristol Road, the contents shifted and busted out of the back gate. The result was several bins of undelivered mail scattered all over the road. Postal workers and police scrambled to gather up all the mail but it had to go back to the processing center in Philly to be resorted and then delivered to Doylestown. It took about 2 hours to clear up the mess. Needless to say, morning rush hour traffic was at a standstill.
Is it time for a new TV? Did you have to suffer through the Super Bowl with a blurry image? Did the red carpet of the Oscars look dull? If you’re tired of your old tube then you should be thinking about an upgrade. The first thing you’ll discover as you go shopping for a TV at places like Best Buy is that everything is a flat screen. That’s actually a good thing because now even the basic of models will be delivering you high quality picture and sound and you won’t be busting your budget to achieve that good look.
The Bucks County department of trash removal has some serious warnings about tossing out appliances. Here’s what their website says, “Household electronics contain toxic chemicals, like lead and mercury and can be a threat to people and the environment if improperly discarded. Never throw these materials into the trash, as the toxic chemicals may harm sanitation workers, or result in fires in collection vehicles.”
Ready for a new fridge? You might be if your old refrigerator is failing to keep your frozen goodies frozen or your veggies crisp. It’s understandable if your fridge is several years old that it will be worn down. You can’t expect to drive a car forever and you can’t expect a refrigerator to last forever either. When you’re ready to head out to the appliance store the first thing you’ll want to take with you is a good set of measurements. Not all refrigerators are created alike. Just because the new model in the store looks the same size as your current model doesn’t mean it will fit into the custom space. Don’t take any chances. The last thing you want to happen is to get rid of your old fridge and then have the new one show up and not have it fit into your kitchen.
Even though it’s been months since Superstorm Sandy crashed through Bucks County, the cleanup is still under way and it’s costing the county a lot of money. Recently, Bucks County was earmarked to receive upwards of $1 million to go towards the cleanup effort. First the area had to be formally declared a disaster area.