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The Sacramento Bee recently put forth the “top seven ways to be less trashy.” The purpose of this article is to provide readers and local residents with helpful hints that will ultimately help avoid filling up the landfills around Sacramento. The less trash in landfills the better for the environment. Here are some of the hints that the Sacramento bee suggests.First of all, they remind residents to recycle their paperboard. This is the thin cardboard packaging that is found in most of the items that we buy at the grocery store such as cereal boxes, tissue boxes and any other boxed item. Most of Sacramento’s curbside recycling programs accepts paperboard with the exception of pizza boxes. The reason is that pizza boxes are often greasy and not good for recycling purposes.
Along with paperboard is actual paper which is all the junk mail, magazines, newspapers and other paper items that comes through our hands nearly every day. The Sacramento Bee reminds readers that as long as the paper is free of food waste it can be recycled.
There is also a recommendation to reuse any disposable item as often as possible. Perhaps an old jar of baby food can become a storage container for loose screws or buttons. You could also convert the holiday cards you see this year into gift tags for next year’s presence. The bottom line is that any chance you get to stop an item from being thrown out is going to be a benefit.
Then there is the issue of electronic waste. That would be all the things you plug into the wall. This is becoming a huge issue not only for Sacramento but for the rest of the planet as e-waste is quickly becoming the fastest growing disposable problem for our planet. It’s great that we have access to so much technology to improve the quality of our lives. However, for every new gadget that comes our way we are tossing out those old gadgets. All of those computers, monitors, printers, fax machines and televisions contain heavy metals that when released into the atmosphere could become harmful. Those toxins are released the moment an item is crushed. That’s why it’s recommended never to throw out electronic waste in the garbage because it’s going to be crushed!
To help local residents get rid of their e-waste there are several drop-off sites throughout Sacramento. These might seem convenient if you happen to be driving in the neighborhood with an old computer in your backseat. The alternative is hiring Junk King Sacramento to handle all your e-waste and computer disposal. Junk King specializes in the removal of all kinds of junk, not just e-waste. Because they are a local company they also care about the environment around Sacramento. That’s why they make great strides in becoming as eco-friendly as possible with regard to junk removal.
Junk King Sacramento will come directly to your home when it is convenient for you and cart away any item you want to be disposed of. This will include all your old computers and monitors but also bulky items like unwanted furniture, old mattresses, kitchen appliances and anything else you might have boxed up and ready to be tossed out. Let Junk King Sacramento handle all your junk recycling concerns, simply call 1-888-888-JUNK or book a free on site estimate online.
Are you a hoarder? If you’re instinct is to instantly say “no” then you’re actually could be exhibiting one of the major signs of being a hoarder which is denial. There are some other red flags you should be aware of in terms of determining if you have a hoarding problem. For instance, do you find yourself holding onto old magazines or newspapers? It’s quite common for someone who subscribes to periodicals to miss out on reading them. When that happens they end up piling those papers in that stack with the hope of getting to them one day. Unfortunately, that day never comes and instead the magazines and newspapers keep piling up. You need to consider all that news is now old news and there’s no reason to keep hanging onto all of that especially when Sacramento has such an active recycling program.
As this past Christmas is quickly becoming a memory it’s interesting to look back on the top holiday shopping trends for the year. While it is true that the traditional brick and mortar stores had a really good season with strong sales beginning over the Black Friday weekend, it’s the online retailers who really got a boost this holiday. How much of a boost? Try 15% more shoppers then last year. This meant that a record $1.25 billion was spent on Cyber Monday alone.
At the end of every year there are all kinds of lists put together to add up the facts and figures of the previous 365 days. Among the popular lists are the top 10 picks from critics for favorite movies, television shows and recordings. There are also some dubious lists that are put out each year such as the list of which are the most popular cars that thieves have stolen. That particular list is provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau who is a nonprofit insurance organization monitoring crime statistics from around the country. While you might think that car thieves are just on the lookout for the fast and furious cars like BMW or Jaguar the truth is that the most popular cars to steal are also the most common cars on the road. This is because the car thieves are stealing these automobiles to strip them down for their parts and not necessarily resell them.
To some people all it takes to be a professional is to get paid for job. While that is definitely a important distinction that separates professionals from amateurs there is much more to becoming a professional. It doesn’t really matter what type of trade is involved. Whether that’s a football player, a Doctor or even a junk hauler; if you’re going to call yourself a professional then you need to adhere to certain levels of standards and quality. This is why we hire professionals in the first place: because we know that we can expect a certain level of experience with regard to the job at hand.
There is an apparent epidemic spreading through Sacramento. No, this has nothing to do with our health but with outage of street lamps. According to the Sacramento County Department of Transportation industrious thieves have been ripping off copper wire used to wire up the street lamps and then have been selling that wire for profit. This has lead to up to 2,000 street lamp outages since the beginning of 2010. Although 800 lamps have been fixed there are still 1,000 other lamps waiting to be fixed. Is this the work of one copper hunting crew or a lone wire thief? It would seem that it would take more than one person to steal all that wiring. If you have street lights that are working consider yourself lucky. However, you should be concerned about that gang of thieves roaming through your neighborhood looking for their next target.
Over the last few years an interesting phenomenon has taken place: Halloween has become a major holiday for adults and kids. There was a time when Christmas was the only holiday where folks would decorate the outside of their homes or schedule parties. Now Halloween home decorations have evolved into a billion dollar business and it is growing each year as neighbors try to outdo each other by spooking up their yards. If you’re getting into the Halloween spirit and plan on throwing a party this year, here are some tips that can help for a fun ghoulish gathering.
Now that the kids are back to school, you’ve got a chance to take an assessment of your surroundings and consider some valuable home improvement projects. Whether you take these on as a DIY scenario or hire professional contractors, this could be a golden opportunity to improve your surroundings and actually increase the overall value of your home. Take a causal stroll through your home while you think about all the possibilities. You could:
Ask any Sacramento resident what is the benefit of living in the city and top of the list will be the amazing array of restaurants. Sacramento is a true foodie town with bistros, cafes, restaurants and even food trucks that appeal to everyone’s taste. What’s great about dining out is how it might inspire you to try some new culinary tricks of your own. There are also some great one night cooking classes happening around town where you could discover a passion for pasta making or unlock your inner pastry chef. Of course all this kitchen excitement could hit the brakes if your own cooking workspace is not up to speed. If that is the case then it could be time for you to get rid of those old appliances and make room for some new ones.