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What’s the longest you’ve kept your garbage can out on the curb? Most Raleigh residents manage to bring the cans back in on the same day as the garbage pickup. However, there are some who have a problem with that. It’s such a problem that the City Council is getting involved to deal with complaints and they’re looking for a solution from the Solid Waste Services staff. Originally, residents were given until 7 p.m. the following day to bring the cans in. But that time frame was extended in 2006. Yet even with the extra time some residents are finding it hard to carry out this simple chore. The result is that a lot of folks are being issued a warning citation. Repeat offenders could find themselves being slapped with a fine if those cans are brought in. In the last year there have been over 1,500 warning letters issued to homeowners so clearly this is a problem.
Hopefully you’re handling your garbage in the proper way so as not to annoy your neighbors. But what about all the garbage you can’t easily throw out? We’re talking about the oversized items that can fit into those garbage cans. Those types of things can’t be put on the curb either. For the proper removal of that kind of stuff you’re only choice should be Junk King of Raleigh. These are the professional junk haulers who can handle any type of removal project.
Let’s talk dirt. There could be many reasons why you’ve got a pile of dirt in your yard. Maybe you needed to dig up some pipes or remove a tree whose roots are seeping into your home. Maybe you’re just rearranging your garden in anticipation of spring planting. Whatever the reason it’s going to be extremely difficult to load up your garbage can with piles of dirt. Where will the rest of your garbage go? With Junk King you’ll have a strong crew and truck at your command to help with the dirt removal. Don’t worry about a container; if it’s needed Junk King Raleigh will provide at no extra cost.
While they’re removing the dirt, that same Junk King crew can remove other big items like a couch, stove, tire or play set. If you want to get rid of something then let Junk King do all the heavy lifting and disposal. When Junk King takes on the job they’ll be the ones getting dirty! You couldn’t ask for a better method of junk removal!
To downsize is to shrink your living space and improve your quality of life. The reason is that with less property to manage you’ll save money and have more time to do the things you want that make your happy. A typical Raleigh downsize move would be to transition from a huge house to a smaller condo or apartment. This is a very popular move for parents who find themselves in a big empty house after all the kids have moved on. Why pay for all that space you’re not using? Retirees who don’t want to spend hours mowing lawns or keeping up with home repairs also benefit from downsizing. When you’re ready to downsize you should consider the following tips:
Two questions: Do you know where the closest landfill is and do you know what is banned from that landfill? Unless you live within “smelling distance” you probably have no clue where the nearest landfill is and why should you? That’s not something you have to contend with. After all, your garbage is picked up and disposed of weekly by the trusted municipal workers. However, you should know what is banned from those landfills so that you don’t inadvertently toss it out. That would be all manner of televisions and computer equipment. As of July 1st, 2011 e-waste like that was officially banned from all North Carolina landfills.
Is it time for you to make a list and check it twice? No, we’re not discussing a “naughty or nice” list but a moving list. If you’re looking towards moving into a new home or apartment in the New Year then you should be well on your way to packing up. The earlier you can start the packing phase the better off you’ll be in terms of your stress levels. This doesn’t mean you have to pack up everything in a day but if you’re weeks from the big move day you can start with small things like a bookshelf a day or a cabinet a day. Before you know it you’ll have everything you need ready for the movers.
Tis the season for a new TV. Every year the deals for brand new televisions sets get better and better. Don’t worry if you missed out on the Black Friday door busters. You might be surprised to discover that those very same deals can be yours without camping out on the sidewalk. If this will be your first journey into the wonderful world of HDTV you’ll want to take note of a few things to be on the lookout for.
You’re favorite shopping partner this holiday season could be a smart phone app. There are dozens of scanner apps that let you wander into a nearby Raleigh store and take a picture of a product’s UPC bar code. The app then shows you if you can get that item at a better price somewhere else. What’s great is that armed with that information, you might be able to convince the store to sell you the item at the discount price. Chances are you’ll get the deal because they want to keep you in the store. This would make you a very smart shopper indeed.
What shape are your “white goods” in? These would be all of your appliances. Perhaps they’re called “white goods” because back in the day all of our stoves, refrigerators and washing machines were all white. An interesting fact is that here in Raleigh you can’t take your white good appliance to a landfill and yet you’re already paying for that kind of disposal. As it turns out, every appliance sold in the state is slapped with a surcharge to cover the cost for those landfill owners to recycle that appliance that has already been dumped in their place. However, this surcharge doesn’t cover the cost of collecting that appliance. That’s all on you.
Did you have a good gardening season? This past summer was certainly proof positive that we’re living through some wacky weather but that doesn’t mean home gardeners didn’t manage to eke out a decent little harvest for themselves. As winter approaches, the temptation is to kind of let the gardens wither back into the ground and have Mother Nature take care of it all. However, most professional garden experts recommend that you clean up the spent garden debris to help diminish the occurrence of fungal disease. Worst case scenario would have those debris piles becoming a breeding ground for insects. Yes, there are bugs in the winter!
The Solid Waste Services of Raleigh offers residents a Bulky Load Collection. But there are some rules to follow. Here’s how they spell it out on their website:
Take a moment to imagine yourself slipping into a soothing hot tub right now. Chances are you’re reading this post from your desktop, laptop or iPad: none of those devices should be anywhere near a hot tub! A hot tub soak is for a moment of going “off the grid.” But here you are chained to your computer wishing you could be in a hot tub. Sorry, to plant that image in your mind but maybe it will just inspire you into action. This is meant for all those folks who have an old, broken down hot tub in their backyards and want inspiration to get rid of that eyesore. Consider the benefits of a hot tub.