It is definitely safe to say that recycling is something that almost everyone is familiar with. Reusing raw materials instead of throwing them away is the essence of recycling. Waste items are simply broken down and then used again. By offering clearly marked trash cans for public use and recycling bins for property owners who receive curbside pickup, the majority of cities and waste management companies today make recycling easy.
It’s Easy To Get Rid of Your Recyclable Junk
Some junk can be sold, given, or repurposed. Additionally, if the objects are still in good condition, they make excellent possibilities for getting rid of clutter. However, you might still have some things you need to get rid of after you’ve sold, given away, or found new uses for your undesirable stuff.
What do you do with your undesirable stuff? (Selfish Plug About Us Coming)
Easy. Contact the pro’s at River Valley Junk & Demo to remove your recyclable junk. We are experts in removing unwanted items and junk from your home, office or job site.
We provide professional junk removal services in the Saint Croix Valley in Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota at an affordable rate. You can count on us to remove the biggest and heaviest items that other junk removal companies do not have the capacity handle.
Electronic Waste Isn’t Recyclable? Yes, It Is!
E-waste, or electronic waste is a problem that is getting worse and has an effect on both the economy and the environment. Mobile phones are a good example of E-waste. Up to a thousand parts make up a mobile phone, many of which include hazardous heavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and beryllium. Unfortunately, a considerable proportion of these materials end up in the soil, water, and environment all over the world because the majority of these gadgets are not recycled.
Toxic heavy metals can have long-term impacts on humans, animals, and the circulatory system, including the development of cancer.
Therefore, avoid throwing away your old phone, batteries, and electronic equipment. Recycle them, please!
Office E-Waste
River Valley Junk & Demo removes and recycles residential and commercial electronic waste. We are experts in removing:
Computers
Monitors
Old Tv’s
Copy Machines
Printers
Of course, we remove much more items as well. Don’t see your item on our list? Contact the experts and River Valley Junk & Demo to talk about items you need removed and recycled.
The Top 10 Do’s And Don’ts Of Recycling
Do Recycle These Items
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Food Boxes
- Beverage Cans
- Food Cans
- Glass Bottles
- Jugs
- Plastic Bottles and Caps
- Steel (tin) and Aerosol Cans (empty)
Don’t Recycle These Items
- Plastic Bags and Wraps
- Garden Hoses
- Hazardous Materials
- Batteries, Including Lithium Ion
- Propane Tanks
- Light Bulbs
- Diapers
- Potato Chip Bags
- Plastic Furniture and Laundry Baskets
- Clothes
Recycling Is Worth It
Recycling helps us to reuse our waste materials in new goods, promoting a “circular economy” that reduces waste and permits ongoing resource utilization. Why is that crucial? Because there are only a finite number of natural resources on the planet.
Without recycling, we are forced to rely on obtaining raw materials through extraction and logging to meet our manufacturing demands. This may lead to the destruction of habitats for wildlife, costly and dangerous mining operations to collect metal ores, and the depletion of minerals that cannot be replenished. However, recycling allows us to more effectively protect and prolong these natural resources.
Cost To Remove And Recycle My Junk
While the majority of recycling is free, there are fees and additional costs associated with large goods like e-waste containing cathode ray tubes (CRTs) and some other items. Additionally, fees associated with renting a truck to transport your bulky things for recycling must be taken into account.
If you don’t want to do it yourself, call River Valley Junk & Demo to haul away your unwanted items.
We include free estimates with our service. When our team members arrive on schedule at your site, they provide you a free written estimate. In most circumstances, we may take your recyclables right away if you’re satisfied with the estimate.
We offer affordable and transparent pricing with free estimates, low minimums and the best service in the Saint Croix River Valley and surrounding communities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Recycling And Junk Removal Services
River Valley Junk & Demo is a full service junk, debris, appliance and garbage removal and clean out solution serving Hudson and the St. Croix Valley in Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota including St. Paul. We help homeowners, landlords and tenants get rid of their junk. We have cleaned out homes, apartments, offices, outbuildings, and garages. We are full service. All you have to do is point to what you want removed and we take care of it from there. We load the items into our truck and coordinate and handle the entire disposal process. You can trust us to get the job done right.