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At a recent city council meeting, Jean Godden proposed a new measure that will step up the business community’s recycling efforts. If passed, the new legislation would require commercial customers to add glass, aluminum, tin and plastic to all the paper and cardboard they are already required to recycle. This follows the ordinances that residents have been adhering to since 2005. Right now home dwellers recycle up to 71% of their total waste while for businesses that number is only 61%.
“There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be able to do the same recycling at work as we do at home,” said Godden to a local newspaper. She chairs the council’s Utilities Committee. Along with the regulations come some fines to provide the proper “motivation.” According to some estimates a small cafe could save as much as $186 each month on its solid-waste bill by making these changes.
Are you doing all of your recycling? You can greatly reduce your personal carbon footprint by going beyond the weekly recycle pickup by having bigger items recycled as well. When you’re ready to toss out the bulky trash, give Junk King Seattle a call. These are the junk removal pros who would like nothing more than to help you toss out the junk in your home.
When Junk King sets up a removal appointment they’ll be sending over two capable movers to handle the assignment. These are workers who are bonded and insured. They’re making a great living with Junk King Seattle and want to keep it that way. This means you’ll be getting some exceptional customer service even with the short amount of time they crew will be on your property. As the Junk King crew rolls up in their big truck, you only have to tell them what you want taken away and they’ll handle the rest. Don’t feel guilty about not pitching in or having too much (or too little) stuff to throw out. As far as the Junk King crew is concerned, “It’s all good.”
After they’ve loaded everything up, that crew will be heading over to the nearest recycling center. Anything that can be repurposed will be dropped off there. If they spot an item that could benefit a charity who fixes up furniture, then they’ll make that drop off, too! You don’t have to be concerned with any of this sorting. That trained JK Seattle crew will do it all. If you’re ready to get the junk out of your life then let Junk King handle the job. You’ll be glad you made that call.
The recent flooding in Denver is a stark reminder at how Mother Nature can send a destructive message when you least expect it. Residents of Tacoma are all too familiar with rain. To live here is to get occasionally wet. As a result we’ve become experts in getting around the city when the rains come. However, much like those Denver residents, we’re not always prepared for flood conditions. Those torrential downpours can still take a homeowner by surprise if a drain has become clogged and water backs up into their home. A flooded basement is time to spring into action. That might mean getting rid of everything that has been swamped by water. When this happens, you need to reach out to Junk King Seattle and set up a fast removal appointment.
The city of Tacoma might be getting into the house flipping business. They have identified more than 200 homes that are in disrepair because of abandonment issues. This is the result of the many foreclosures that have plagued the area since the housing bubble burst. But now there are signs of a rebound so the city is looking to make things better for everyone by buying up these properties, giving them a quick makeover and selling them for a profit. This is good news for homeowners who are forced to live in an area with run down housing.
Do you feel the pressure to do a big spring cleaning every year? You’re not alone. As soon as the weather turns warmer and flowers begin to blossom it seems as though everyone gets all fired up about spring-cleaning. The local news and internet are full of cleaning tips. This feels a lot like peer pressure to clean your home. What happens if you don’t do a spring-cleaning? Not much other than living in clutter. What about a summer cleaning? That could be just as effective and in many ways a lot better timed.
Downtown Seattle gym, CKO Kickboxing recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Owners Garrett and Jessica Renon have “created a space where sweat, high energy and fun are a daily occurrence.” Over the last twelve months, CKO Seattle fired up two 10-Week Challenges which resulted in dozens of members achieving remarkable body transformations. They also managed to raise money for local charities and boosted membership loyalty.
“Our goal is to educate the community about responsible recycling practices and provide our friends and neighbors with a convenient solution to a growing problem,” so says Mark Querry, President of American Electronics Recycling.
A perfect example of why it is so important to clean out the junk in your home happened recently right here in Seattle. Firefighters responded to an alarm from a 91-year-old woman who had lit a fire in her fireplace when the sparks leaped out and kicked up a fire. The problem was that there was so much debris in the house, the firefighters not only had to contend with the blaze but also moving through stacks of boxes, newspapers and appliances. We’re talking about waist deep clutter and it was a huge problem.
Alot of restaurants in the Seattle area are going “farm fresh.” This means they buy their grocery from local growers. What was in the ground in the morning could be on your plate by dinner. You can certainly taste the fresh difference. There is nothing stopping you from getting those same taste sensations except for a little gardening.