If you own a vehicle, you may have had to deal with used tires at some point. Millions of tires end up in landfills in the US alone. If you have some tires that you want to get rid of, you can call a junk removal company for the safe disposal of the tires. However, it is also true that most of the times, these tires are not recycled or reused. Instead of giving them away to add to the ballooning problem of heaps of used tires dumped in landfills, you can follow some DIY projects to give a new life to these tires. Here is what you can do.

How to Reuse Old Tires

1. A Tree Swing

If you have a strong tree in your backyard, you should consider installing a tire swing. The process is way too simple: all you have to do is to take a rope and hang the tire from it. The swing will not be solely for your kid as you can also take a few rounds on it and relive your childhood.

2. Use for Exercise

If you have used tires of heavy-duty vehicles - or even the light ones- you can include them in your exercise routine. You can use bigger and larger tires for flipping them. This is a good form of exercise as it helps strengthen your back, hamstrings, and glutes. You can also use light tires for squatting and lateral jumps.

3. Sandbox

You can also use heavy and big tires to create a sandbox. For this purpose, tractor tires are the best. For this project, you will have to paint the tire and then add the sand into it. You can also tie an umbrella in the middle of the umbrella to prevent it from absorbing too much heat during summer.

4. A Hose Caddy

Just like your handsfree, your garden hose also tends to get tangled, making you spend a good five minutes while untangling the hose. The best way to keep the hose organized is to use a heavy tire that can act as an organizer. Cut the tire into half and store the hose into it. This is the best way to keep your hose safe.

5. Decorate Your Gardens

Who said that you have to use one-design pots in your garden. If you want to add some color to your garden, you can use old tires as flower pots. Paint the tires and fill their insides with soil and fertilizer. Now, plant a plant and see it grow.

6. Beds for the Stray

It pains our heart to see homeless and stray animals going from one place to another in search of warm shelter. If you cannot keep more cats or dogs in your house, you can at least provide them a comfortable bed. Use an old tire to make a bed for the stray and keep it outside your house. This easy-to-do project will definitely help a stray animal to have a comfortable sleep.

Summary

​Old tires have a lot of beneficial uses. Before discarding them or making a call for their disposal, have a look at some ways through which you can put your tire to good use.  

We live in a world where we get new electronic devices every year to enjoy the newest models, with older devices either filling up space in our homes or making their way to the landfills. This makes way for more and more non-biodegradable waste that either stays piled up in our garages or is dumped into the landfills along with the rest of the trash.
The waste from electronics can impart a significantly negative impact on our environment. You can limit your contribution to environmental pollution by recycling electronics. A number of electronics recycling services can help you with this task. The question is – why should you recycle your old electronic items?
There are numerous benefits of recycling electronics which have been listed for you below:

1.     Reduced Mining of Virgin Materials and Reduction in Energy Used

The mining of virgin materials uses extensive resources and energy during the mining and manufacturing processes. However, when you extract raw materials from used electronics (urban mining), you greatly reduce the energy used and generate greater profits.

For example, the mining of aluminum would require the use of heavy machinery, energy, and would cost a lot of money. However, extracting aluminum from old electronics not only reduces the amount of energy used but also reduces the costs, leading to greater profits.

2.     Removal of Toxic Elements

Some of the most abundant toxic materials that dominate the waste stream include mercury from LCD TV screens, lead from cathode ray TV tubes, and heavy metals from batteries. It is very important to remove these toxic substances from the waste stream. These toxic substances end up in landfills, which eventually contaminate the groundwater.
When you recycle electronics, you are actually removing the toxic substances from the waste stream. These toxic elements are extracted from the electronics during the recycling process and are destroyed through appropriate processes. 

3.     Recovery of Valuable Materials

A number of valuable resources go into the making of electronics. For example, there is a very small quantity of gold in mobile phones. When you recycle your electronic devices, you can recover these valuable materials. In many instances, the extraction of rare earth metals can give rise to geopolitical conflicts. However, the recycling of electronics will prevent the occurrence of any such conflicts and will also help in the recovery of these materials, which are found in extremely small concentrations in nature.

4.     Good for Economy

Recycling electronics is extremely beneficial for the economy. Not only does it save the energy and money that goes into the extraction of materials and manufacturing components from scratch, but it also uses fewer resources, such as water.

5.     Less Pollution

The most important reason why you should recycle electronics is that it reduces pollution. When you recycle items, there will be less waste, and thus, less material ending up in landfills. The electronics that are dumped in the garbage also release harmful gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect. When fewer electronics are dumped, there will be a massive reduction in air pollution as well!

Summary

​Recycling electronics comes with a lot of benefits, such as reduced pollution, lesser waste in landfills, removal of toxic materials from the waste stream, and significant cost saving. 

It is 1995 and you read an article on Wonders of Earth in a magazine. You kept the magazine aside - in your bookshelf - while thinking that you should save this piece of information for the future.

It is 2005 and you are rearranging your bookshelf. You find a book that your grandmother used to have. Old and torn from a few places, the book looked like a find from the ruins. You cleaned the surface of the book and kept it in a safe place on the bookshelf.

It is 2010 and you saw a feature on the shopping habits of consumers in a magazine. You put the magazine aside thinking that this information will come handy in the project that you are working on.

It is 2015 and you find a report in the newspaper about the upcoming elections. You saved the newspaper in the same bookshelf you have been several magazines and newspapers for ages.

It is 2019 and you happen to rearrange the bookshelf. You see the piles of many newspapers and magazines you have saved over the years. Upon skimming through the magazine, you find that the article that you had enjoyed years ago have been completely eaten by silverfish. Not only that, the new books that you have recently bought are also under attack.

​For cleaning the clutter of old magazines, you called the junk removal company to clean the shelf in an efficient manner. But, now, raises the question of keeping the current books save from silverfish. You can use silverfish bombs that are available in the market, but you can't expose your books to too much chemical after every 15 days. Here are some natural remedies that can help you keep silverfish away from books naturally.

1. Thyme

Silverfish detests the smell of thyme. If you want to keep silverfish away, the best thing to do is to cut some sprigs of thyme and keep them behind the books on the shelf. Bruise them a little to release the scent.

2. Make a Trap

Take a mason jar and cover it with masking tape all the way to the top. Now, fill the jar with food attractants like oatmeal, crumbled crackers, dry cookie crumbs, or oats. Place the jars near or on the bookshelf. Attracted by the food's smell, the silverfish will get inside the jar but won't be able to reach the top as they will slip on the glass surface of the jar - the insides are not covered.

3. Lavender Oil

In a spray bottle, take 1 teaspoon lavender oil and 300ml of water. Take out all the books and vacuum the shelf. Now, spray it with the lavender mixture. This will also keep the silverfish away from your books.

4. Baking Soda

Mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of baking soda and form a paste. Spread it on small square card. Place the cards on the bookshelf or the surrounding area. Silverfish will nibble on them which will prove to be toxic for them.

Summary

​Silverfish is a great nuisance. If they have attacked the magazines to a great extent, it is better to get the magazines and newspapers discarded professionally.

If you are moving out of your house, you can understand the frustration and the irritation that you feel during the entire process. Packing and moving big pieces of furniture is a very difficult task that requires a lot of hard work.

Even though many homeowners are okay with the idea of hiring a moving company to safely move their furniture items, there is still a lot of precautions that families should take if they want their furniture moved responsibly.  

Here are some tips that will make your moving out process hassle-free.

1. Make a List

Before hiring a professional moving company to move your furniture, you must make a list of the items that you are planning to take with you. Once you have prepared a list, you should also decide which furniture will go where in your new place. This easy step will help you manage the entire moving out process with ease.  

2. Disassemble Furniture

If possible, disassemble furniture items so that they can be carried around easily. For example, detach the legs of a sofa set or put bed frames completely apart. This process will help you in the handling of the furniture and will ensure that your valuable items are not damaged or scrapped.

3. Remove the Items

Before the movers arrive, remove all the items from your furniture items. For example, if you have a bookshelf, remove all the books and pack them safely. Or, if you are moving a closet, you have to take out all the clothes before moving them. This will bring the weight of your furniture down and make it easier for movers to handle them. If you don't remove these items, there is a risk that they will be damaged in transit.

4. Keep Your Children Away

The moving out process can be stressful for children. Also, the kids will be interested in seeing almost every other item that you are packing and will disturb you while you are packing. So, it's better that you drop them off at their grandparents' home or send them off on a playdate so that you can get done with the packing of important stuff while they are gone.

5. Be Careful of Your Pets

The moving out process is quite stressful for pets. In fact, the day the movers come to get the items transported to the new place, the animals found themselves to be in a restless position. They are not used to of seeing strangers barging in the house and taking important items. To reduce the stress levels of your pet, make sure that their room is already decorated in the new house and send them to the new place before you start moving your furniture. This way, the pets will also become a bit familiar to the new place.

Summary

​Make your moving out day stress-free by hiring professionals. The experts will ensure that everything is done efficiently and will remove your furniture items in a hassle-free manner.  

You have finally made the downpayment on the dream house that you recently bought. Now is the time to pack your bags and start preparing for the inevitable task of moving out. The task of putting your stuff in big brown boxes and moving them to a new location takes a lot of your energy. In fact, most of the time, you are not sure where to begin the entire process.
You have to get one thing clear. Just because you are moving out doesn't mean that you are obliged to take all of your stuff to your new house. You can get rid of the items you will clearly not use in the future. What about the CPU that is lying in your storage for years now? You are clearly not turning away from the laptop. Also, the foosball table that you had when you were the teen is barely holding it together - like literally.
This means that it will be better if you give some thought to the Moving Out project when it comes to the junk lying around in your house for ages. Here are a few things that you should do to get rid of the junk.

1. Sort Things Out

Before you start keeping everything in the boxes, give yourself some time to thoroughly sort things out. You should pack only those things that you believe you will use in your new house. This process is a bit emotional as well. You will have to let go of things that you had bought with such enthusiasm. However, hoarding is not a healthy habit, and if an item has reached its age, it's time to let it go.

2. Vet All Products Thoroughly

We are not recommending you to get rid of all of your stuff. There might be some items that are so precious to you that you just don't want to give them away. For example, the Nintendo game that you bought from your savings is something that will always be dear to you. However, if the things have no sentimental value and you know for sure that you won't be needing them again in the future, you should get rid of them. The less clutter in the house, the more beautiful your home will look.

3. Have a Garage Sale

We can understand how emotionally draining it is to say goodbye to the things you love. But if you are of the view that your belongings are in perfect shape and that someone else can use and appreciate them, you should hold a garage sale. You can easily find a good home for your precious items.

4. The Last Resort

If you have some old furniture that you won't use in your new house and which doesn't get any buyer, now is the time to consider a viable option. You should hire a junk removal company who can take care of the things that you do not want to take along.

Summary

​Hiring a junk removal company is a stress-free way to get rid of your junk and expediate the process of moving out. 

Would you like your house to smell foul because of a pile of rotting garbage in your backyard? You certainly would not. Nobody does! Junk removal is extremely important, not just for proper hygiene but also because of environmental and safety concerns. We understand that disposing of junk is not fun and that is why we recommend that you hire reliable junk removal professionals to do this necessary job for you.

Importance of Hiring Professional Junk Removal Company

There are many reasons why professional junk removal is important. The major ones have been listed down for you.

1. Saves Time

Sorting, moving, and disposing of junk can take up a lot of your time which you could utilize doing something that needs your attention. Sorting recyclables, moving them, and then disposing of them properly can be very frustrating and uncomfortable. By hiring a professional junk removal company, you can save your precious time. A reliable junk removal company not saves you from trouble but also ensures proper disposal of the junk.

2. Proper Handling of Hazardous Materials

We sometimes dispose of our old electronics like refrigerators, cell phones, and even laptops as junk in our backyards. What we don’t realize is that these electronics release harmful gases and hazardous material into the environment which not only pollute the air but also causes health problems for many people. Professional junk removal personnel will make sure that these hazardous materials are handled and disposed of properly.

3. Safer

If you think you can save money by trying to remove junk yourself, you are most probably not thinking clearly. Without proper equipment and training, you can end up hurting yourself badly. Moving and disposing of heavy junk is risky and definitely not worth the risk. Junk removal professionals are thoroughly trained and equipped with all the right equipment that enables them to remove the junk without hurting themselves.

4. More Available Space​
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Junk can take up a lot of space on your property. It can keep you from enjoying your property to the fullest. Moreover, you can use extra space for so many ways. Hiring a professional junk removal company to remove the junk can help you reclaim your space and utilize it for a better, more enjoyable purpose.
If you are looking for a reliable junk removal company in Arizona, you should contact the professionals at Mesa Junk Removal, AZ. Retain your peace of mind and opt for a professional service, rather than dragging yourself through this frustrating task. 

​Cut to 2016.
The electronic and home appliances’ industry made a whooping 98.78 billion U.S. dollars in sales. Why is this fact important? It’s because home appliances make up the bulk of waste discarded every year by Americans.

​In recycling terms, home appliances are also known as white goods. These include all your big household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, television sets, computers, air conditioners, etc.

​The reason they are referred to as white goods is because historically, these appliances were coated with white enamel paint. Now, however, they come in all different kinds of colors and finishes and also pose an ever-growing threat to the environment.
Your newly minted appliances though may not be as harmful as your old ones. Thanks to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s laws and regulations, a lot of the newer appliances are built to be environmentally-friendly. 

​Some old appliances and their various dials and switches contain large amounts of mercury. Not only is this a highly toxic substance for human beings directly, but mercury is also an environmental pollutant. It can bioaccumulate –organisms on top of the food chain have a higher concentration of the chemical than the smaller organisms they consume that contained even traces of mercury.
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​Some of the even older versions of modern appliances used to be lined with asbestos. At that point in time, asbestos was cheap and science hadn’t discovered how hazardous it actually was. Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen (cancer-causing substance) and as such its use is now properly regulated.

​Refrigerants or coolants found in air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers are dangerous greenhouse gases. They contain Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which when released into the atmosphere lead directly to the destruction of the ozone layer. 

​Rather than letting these old appliances clutter your household, you can choose to recycle them. Or simply let your local waste disposal companies handle it for you.
How is that achieved?
 Waste disposal companies in Phoenix get rid of your old appliances in a safe and responsible manner. They visit your place to collect these out-of-order white goods and take them where they can be properly dismantled. 

Do you know that your house is potentially filled with a large amount of hazardous waste?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste is generated by Americans every year, with an average house having as much as 100 pounds of hazardous waste.
In view of this fact, there are high chances that your house also has a lot of hazardous waste materials lying in your basement, garage, and storage closets.

What is Household Hazardous Waste?​
The EPA defines household hazardous waste as products or items that are toxic, corrosive, reactive, flammable, combustible, or explosive

Common Household Hazardous Items
The hazardous items that are found in almost every home include:

• Batteries
• Aerosols
• Paints, oil, and varnish
• Automotive products
• Thermometers, thermostats, mirrors, or any other items that contain mercury
• Household cleaners and pesticides
• Lawn fertilizers

Improper Disposal of Hazardous Waste Is Dangerous
Have you been making the mistake of throwing your household hazardous waste with your regular trash? If yes, then you are not only damaging the environment, but also increasing health risks for yourself as well as others.
While you are not legally entitled to separate hazardous items from your regular trash, you can do yourself and others a huge favor by handing over these potentially dangerous items to recycle centers or to a professional junk removal company.  
This is because the toxic chemicals found in these items can pollute the soil and air. When poured down the drains (like many people do with leftover cleaners), they can contaminate sanitary systems and septic tanks, which can then pose health risks to sanitation workers.
One of the major reasons for improper disposal of hazardous waste is that its dangers do not immediately become obvious. But, we need to understand that they cause lasting damage to our environment and pose serious risks to not only humans, but to all living beings.

What You Can Do To Reduce The Effects Of Household Hazardous Waste
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are two ways to deal with the dangers household hazardous wastes pose:

• To reduce their usage and opt for healthier and safer alternatives
• To dispose them off properly

For proper disposal, make sure to not throw them in your regular trash. Always hand over the hazardous waste items to a reliable junk removal service because they not only have the equipment to recycle, but also know the right disposal methods for different types of junk.
To get the best Junk Removal Service in Phoenix, AZ, at the best rates, call Happy Junk Removal.
Summary
Household hazardous wastes pose serious environmental concerns and risks to all living beings. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends reducing their usage and properly disposing off the hazardous waste items to mitigate the risks. 

Just like the complicated medical terms that only healthcare professionals can understand, there is a specialized terminology that waste collection and junk removal companies use and others don’t know what they mean.
If you have ever visited the website of a junk removal company, have dealt with them, or have heard professionals talking, you must have felt like listening to an alien language.
While we, at Junk Removal Phoenix, AZ, try to avoid using the complicated professional jargon on our website or while dealing with our customers, we know they are commonly used by many other companies. And we don’t want you to feel bad just because you don’t understand the meaning of a few professional terms. In order to help you out, we have put together a list of different types of waste. So, the next time you talk to a junk removal company, you know what to say if they ask what kind of waste you have.
Let’s take a look!
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Different Types of Waste
The pile of useless, broken, leftover, or unwanted things that we call junk or trash is not the same for professional waste collectors. For them, every type of junk is different and requires different treatment after collection. Here's the nitty-gritty of the types of waste materials, as per professionals:

• Municipal Solid Waste – Everyday items that are thrown away by the people. Commonly called garbage or trash, this can consist of recyclable and non-recyclable materials.
• Post-Industrial Waste – Also known as pre-consumer waste or commercial waste, this category includes any items that are discarded by industries or are left behind after various industrial processes.
• Organic Waste – Biodegradable materials that come from plants, animals, and human beings. Food, wood and grass trimmings from gardens, paper, and human and animal waste.
• Hazardous Waste – Any item that poses a threat to the environment and animals or creates public health risks falls into this category. Most of the hazardous waste items are toxic, reactive, ignitable, or corrosive. Universal waste is a sub-category of hazardous waste for batteries, cathode ray tubes, fluorescent lamps, and mercury.
• White Goods – Large domestic appliances, such as washing machines, refrigerators, and water heaters.
• Special Waste – Any waste that requires specialized handling, precautionary measures, or a unique disposal system comes into the category of special waste. Bio-solids, ash, and contaminated soil are some of the examples of special waste.
• Recyclable Waste – Paper, plastic, aluminum, or any other item that can be made reusable or transformed into something else after processing is called recyclable waste.
• E-Waste – All discarded electronic or electrical devices, like cell phones, televisions, computers, and tablets.

These are some of the most commonly used terms in the world of waste collection and junk removal. If you are looking for a junk removal company in Phoenix, AZ, Junk Removal Phoenix is your best bet.

Summary
Here we have discussed some of the most commonly used terms in the world of waste collection and junk removal. Now you know what junk removal professionals mean when they inquire about the waste materials you want them to pick up from your house.

Let’s face the fact that living in a dirty environment is the worst thing you can do to yourself, or to be more specific to your health. The mere thought of your house filled with trash and dirt is outright unacceptable.
It is possible that your house may not accommodate trash around and kudos to you for that. However, there are chances that your home is still an unhealthy environment. One of the primary factors that contribute to an unhygienic surrounding is clutter.
Seeing unnecessary items scattered around your house generate feelings of uneasiness and discomfort. In order to avoid such emotions, you must consider hiring a dependable junk removal service in Phoenix, AZ.
In this post, we have assembled some surefire ways that will help you figure out when it’s ideal to call a professional junk removal company.
1.Junk Removal Service in Phoenix, AZ | Unpleasant Smell in the HouseMany factors can lead to a foul smell in one’s house such as gas leaks, dead animal, electrical fault, or burnt/decayed food. However, if your house mainly comprises of junk, then the filth could be the cause of the strange smell in your house.
Mostly, there is a particular space in the house that is filled with clutter all the time. When that junk stays in there for a longer period of time, it gradually becomes the breeding ground for dirt, dust, mold, and mildew. The accumulation of all these unwanted substances can lead to a stale or rotting smell. If you experience such a scenario, immediately opt for junk removal service in Phoenix, AZ.
2.Junk Removal Service in Phoenix, AZ | Junk in Your Cabinets and Drawers
In a messy household, it’s natural to come across drawers and cabinets full of junk. Often times, these spaces are filled with junk to the brim. That’s not a good sign and calls for the services of professionals from junk removal service in Phoenix, AZ.
If you are a lazy person or someone who doesn’t have time to de-clutter their house, then you have all the more reason to opt for professional services.
3.Junk Removal Service in Phoenix, AZ | Insects Crawling in Your HouseGo and have a quick glance over the clutter residing in your home-sweet-home. Can you spot pests like ants, bugs, and cockroaches around?
If yes, your house is in a dire need to be de-cluttered and that too, immediately. There can’t be a better way to start pest removal by hiring a professional junk removal company.
The right time to call for professional junk removal services in Phoenix, AZ is when you experience or observe signs mentioned above. To contact the best junk removal company in Phoenix, AZ, click here.