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  42. <description><![CDATA[<p>After the rainy days, it's time to embrace the sunshine and spruce up your space! Whether it's cleaning out the garage, removing yard waste, or getting rid of old furniture, Fast Haul Services is here to help. Call us today to schedule your junk removal service and let us handle the heavy lifting. Enjoy a</p>
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  45. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After the rainy days, it&#8217;s time to embrace the sunshine and spruce up your space! Whether it&#8217;s cleaning out the garage, removing yard waste, or getting rid of old furniture, Fast Haul Services is here to help.</p>
  46. <p>Call us today to schedule your junk removal service and let us handle the heavy lifting. Enjoy a clutter-free home and make the most of the sunny days ahead!</p>
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  57. <title>Post-Christmas Cleanup: Why It&#8217;s the Perfect Time for Fast Haul&#8217;s Services</title>
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  62. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2023 06:27:38 +0000</pubDate>
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  77. <description><![CDATA[<p>As the festive cheer of Christmas fades, many of us face the daunting task of post-holiday cleanup. It's a time when our homes and offices are cluttered with decorations, gift wrappings, and, sometimes, bulky items like old furniture that we've replaced. This is where Fast Haul steps in – your perfect partner for a post-Christmas</p>
  78. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2023/12/29/post-christmas-cleanup-why-its-the-perfect-time-for-fast-hauls-services/">Post-Christmas Cleanup: Why It&#8217;s the Perfect Time for Fast Haul&#8217;s Services</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
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  80. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the festive cheer of Christmas fades, many of us face the daunting task of post-holiday cleanup. It&#8217;s a time when our homes and offices are cluttered with decorations, gift wrappings, and, sometimes, bulky items like old furniture that we&#8217;ve replaced. This is where Fast Haul steps in – your perfect partner for a post-Christmas cleanup. Here&#8217;s why Fast Haul is the go-to service for efficiently clearing your space and starting the New Year on a fresh note.</p>
  81. <p><strong>Efficient Removal of Holiday Clutter</strong></p>
  82. <p>The aftermath of Christmas often leaves a trail of decorations, boxes, and old items you&#8217;ve replaced with new gifts. Fast Haul can efficiently clear all holiday-related clutter from your home or office. Our team ensures that your space returns to its pre-holiday serenity in no time.</p>
  83. <p><strong>Eco-friendly Disposal and Recycling</strong></p>
  84. <p>Post-Christmas cleanup often involves disposing of Christmas trees, packaging materials, and sometimes old electronics. Fast Haul not only helps in removing these items but also ensures that they are disposed of or recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. We understand the importance of sustainable practices and make sure that your holiday waste contributes as little as possible to landfills.</p>
  85. <p><strong>Dealing with Bulky Items</strong></p>
  86. <p>Got a new couch or dining set for Christmas? Wondering what to do with the old ones? Fast Haul specializes in removing bulky items from your property. We save you the hassle and risk of moving heavy items, making your transition to new furnishings smooth and injury-free.</p>
  87. <p><strong>Prepping for New Year Resolutions</strong></p>
  88. <p>Cleaning and decluttering are common New Year resolutions. By helping you clear out the Christmas mess, Fast Haul sets the stage for a cleaner and more organized year ahead. A decluttered space can significantly improve your mental clarity and productivity.</p>
  89. <p><strong>Tailored Services for Berkeley and Oakland through Our San Rafael Office</strong></p>
  90. <p>With our dedicated office in San Rafael, Fast Haul caters specifically to the Berkeley and Oakland areas, providing tailored and local services. Our team&#8217;s familiarity with the region ensures prompt and reliable service, perfectly suited to your post-Christmas cleanup needs.</p>
  91. <p>The period after Christmas is the ideal time for a thorough cleanup, and Fast Haul is here to help you with that. Our commitment to efficiency, eco-friendliness, and customer satisfaction makes us the best choice for your post-holiday cleanup. Let us help you start your New Year with a clean, organized space. For fast, reliable, and eco-friendly cleanup services, contact Fast Haul today!</p>
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  102. <title>Cost of Illegal Dumping in Oakland Set to Increase</title>
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  107. <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 22:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
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  116. <description><![CDATA[<p>California has been a world leader in sustainability efforts, but that hasn’t eliminated the problem of illegal dumping in the state. Illegal dumping in Oakland is a huge problem, just as it is for many cities. In Los Angeles, the Controller reports that illegal dumping service requests have increased over 450%. In Oakland, the increase has</p>
  117. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2022/02/11/cost-of-illegal-dumping-in-oakland-increase/">Cost of Illegal Dumping in Oakland Set to Increase</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
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  119. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>California has been a world leader in sustainability efforts, but that hasn’t eliminated the problem of illegal dumping in the state. Illegal dumping in Oakland is a huge problem, just as it is for many cities.</p>
  120. <p>In Los Angeles, the <a href="https://lacontroller.org/audits-and-reports/illegaldumping/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Controller</a> reports that illegal dumping service requests have increased over 450%. In Oakland, the increase has been just at 129%, according to a <a href="https://www.ktvu.com/news/illegal-dumping-calls-skyrocket-by-129-oakland-poised-to-spend-nearly-500000-on-litter-police" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fox News</a> Report.</p>
  121. <h2>Why Is Illegal Dumping a Problem?</h2>
  122. <p>Illegal dumping occurs when someone leaves trash in a place not designated for trash. It’s frustrating to residents and government officials.</p>
  123. <p>According to the <a href="https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/illegal-dumping" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Oakland city website</a>, illegal dumping has been a problem for many years. <a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/12/waste-management-expands-free-options-for-collecting-junk-in-oakland-to-combat-illegal-dumping/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mercury News</a> reports that the Illegal Dumping Unit responded to over 35,000 service requests for dumped items in the last fiscal year. It’s the number one problem with <a href="https://fasthaul.com/areas-of-service/oakland/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">junk removal in Oakland</a> that is plaguing the city’s Public Works department.</p>
  124. <p>Illegal dumping isn’t just bad for the environment, although that is one complaint. Illegal dumping is an eyesore to the community, devaluing property.</p>
  125. <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6395" src="https://fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/illegally-dumped-items.jpg" alt="illegal dumping on vacant lot" width="900" height="505" srcset="https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/illegally-dumped-items-200x112.jpg 200w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/illegally-dumped-items-300x168.jpg 300w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/illegally-dumped-items-400x224.jpg 400w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/illegally-dumped-items-600x337.jpg 600w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/illegally-dumped-items-768x431.jpg 768w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/illegally-dumped-items-800x449.jpg 800w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/illegally-dumped-items.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
  126. <p>The rubbish and garbage attract pests and insects. Illegal waste can spread weeds, which is another problem for Californians. Many of the items in an illegal dump are hazardous and non-biodegradable. They may contain chemicals that get into the physical environment, impacting humans, native wildlife, and groundwater. Illegal dumping puts the entire community at risk.</p>
  127. <p>Illegal dumping costs the city money to clean up the spaces, because many times, the illegal dumping sites are owned by the city. It’s an economical and environmental issue that isn’t going to go away without serious intervention.</p>
  128. <h2>Why Is Illegal Dumping Increasing?</h2>
  129. <p>Illegal dumping is not a recent problem, but it has been on the rise over the past decades.</p>
  130. <p>Some attribute it to a growing population that is more consumer-oriented. After the depression, people learned to reuse items instead of always buying new, but today, we tend to throw stuff away when it gets old and needs to be replaced.</p>
  131. <p>Some people dispose of their trash in the easiest way possible, just leaving it on the street when they move. Others don’t want to pay to dispose the waste. There are also some people who believe the pandemic has exacerbated the problem of illegal dumping.</p>
  132. <p>Some junk companies that offer to haul off trash are unethical. They dump their garbage instead of driving to the Waste Management center and disposing of garbage properly.</p>
  133. <h2>What Remedies Has Oakland Tried?</h2>
  134. <p>Until 2010, Oakland had litter enforcement officers who monitored illegal dumping and worked to curb the practice. The program was deemed too expensive. Budget cuts eliminated the program, and that was when illegal dumping began increasing.</p>
  135. <p>Now, according to the <a href="https://oaklandside.org/2022/01/18/city-council-this-week-new-cameras-illegal-dumping-ghost-gun-ban/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Oaklandside</a>, Oakland is spending $12 million this fiscal year to fight illegal dumping. The city also wants to put some money toward education and proactive policies that fight illegal dumping. There is also a program in place that<a href="https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/get-a-reward-for-reporting-illegal-dumping" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> rewards</a> citizens who report illegal dumping.</p>
  136. <h2>Illegal Dumping Could Cost More in Oakland</h2>
  137. <p>Currently, fines for illegal dumping are just $1000. Many officials believe that the fee needs to be raised. The fee was capped in 1968, so it takes a public vote to change the fine.</p>
  138. <p><a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Oakland,_California,_Measure_RR,_Remove_Limits_on_Fines_Charter_Amendment_(November_2020)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Oakland Measure RR</a> was on the ballot in November 2020 to amend the city charter to remove the limit of $1000. The referral passed at 58.34%. The City Council is still holding public hearings to determine how much to set the cap at.</p>
  139. <div id="attachment_6396" style="width: 910px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6396" class="size-full wp-image-6396" src="https://fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/oakland-city-hall.jpg" alt="oakland city hall" width="900" height="615" srcset="https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/oakland-city-hall-200x137.jpg 200w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/oakland-city-hall-300x205.jpg 300w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/oakland-city-hall-400x273.jpg 400w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/oakland-city-hall-600x410.jpg 600w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/oakland-city-hall-768x525.jpg 768w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/oakland-city-hall-800x547.jpg 800w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/oakland-city-hall.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><p id="caption-attachment-6396" class="wp-caption-text">Frank H. Ogawa Plaza at Oakland City Hall</p></div>
  140. <p>There are concerns that the fines will disproportionately impact people of color. Some believe that the fines need to be set higher to deter bad behavior. Some organizations that haul away a lot of trash pay the fine because it’s less expensive than taking their trash to the proper dump.</p>
  141. <h2>What Can Citizens Do About Illegal Dumping?</h2>
  142. <p>Oakland residents have more ways to dispose of trash than before. Make sure you aren’t illegal dumping by recycling and taking your waste to the appropriate facilities. Each household gets one free curbside pickup and one free dump drop-off each year.</p>
  143. <p>Renters used to have to contact their landlord or property management company to schedule this pickup, but now they can do this themselves now. Oakland residents can schedule their drop-off or curbside pickup appointments by calling 1-888-WM-Bulky.</p>
  144. <p>More information about the new program is available at <a href="https://OaklandRecycles.com/bulky" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">OaklandRecycles.com/bulky</a>. You can have up to 4 cubic feet of garbage picked up.</p>
  145. <p>In addition, Oakland recommends that you get a dump receipt from anyone who hauls your garbage away from your home or business. Use permitted haulers for construction materials.</p>
  146. <p><strong>Always find an ethical junk hauler such as Fast Haul! <a href="https://fasthaul.com/appointment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Contact us today to schedule a free quote.</a></strong></p>
  147. <p>Report illegal dumping by using the OAK311 app on your smartphone or dialing 311 to report it when you see it. Illegal dumping is a problem for everyone, and it will take everyone to work together to clean up the city.</p>
  148. <p><strong>Additional Resources: (not linked in article)</strong></p>
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  150. <li><a href="https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-solutions-illegal-dumping.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-solutions-illegal-dumping.php</a></li>
  151. <li><a href="https://www.berkeleyside.org/2021/12/16/opinion-tackling-illegal-dumping-is-a-priority-in-alameda-county?gclid=Cj0KCQiAjJOQBhCkARIsAEKMtO375fSPcV2x6CAMoK1XkFYuPsQ4k8JfwMWDSHGGwOEQGR4yZ65Zt40aAuBmEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.berkeleyside.org/2021/12/16/opinion-tackling-illegal-dumping-is-a-priority-in-alameda-county</a></li>
  152. <li><a href="https://ezjunkhauling.com/oaklands-illegal-dumping-problem-possible-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ezjunkhauling.com/oaklands-illegal-dumping-problem-possible-solutions/</a></li>
  153. <li><a href="https://www.kqed.org/news/11843602/oakland-capped-fines-for-violations-like-dumping-in-1968-will-voters-raise-it" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.kqed.org/news/11843602/oakland-capped-fines-for-violations-like-dumping-in-1968-will-voters-raise-it</a></li>
  154. <li><a href="https://localnewsmatters.org/2020/11/06/fines-for-illegal-dumping-in-oakland-likely-to-increase-after-voters-pass-measure-rr/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://localnewsmatters.org/2020/11/06/fines-for-illegal-dumping-in-oakland-likely-to-increase-after-voters-pass-measure-rr/</a></li>
  155. <li><a href="https://www.spur.org/voter-guide/oakland-2020-11/measure-rr-limits-fines" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.spur.org/voter-guide/oakland-2020-11/measure-rr-limits-fines</a></li>
  156. </ul>
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  166. <title>A Look at Dump Costs Around the Bay Area</title>
  167. <link>https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/12/29/bay-area-dump-costs/</link>
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  171. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
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  175. <category><![CDATA[dump costs]]></category>
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  181. <description><![CDATA[<p>Comparing the Dump Costs at Transfer Stations in San Francisco, San Carlos &amp; San Leandro  Taking unwanted junk to the dump yourself requires time, hard work, and an increasing financial cost. In this post, we compare the dump costs for a variety of items at waste management facilities around the Bay Area. Many</p>
  182. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/12/29/bay-area-dump-costs/">A Look at Dump Costs Around the Bay Area</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
  183. ]]></description>
  184. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e5e5e5;border-style:solid;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start" style="max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-1"><h2>Comparing the Dump Costs at Transfer Stations in San Francisco, San Carlos &amp; San Leandro</h2>
  185. </div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-2"><p>Taking unwanted junk to the dump yourself requires time, hard work, and an increasing financial cost. In this post, we compare the dump costs for a variety of items at waste management facilities around the Bay Area.</p>
  186. <p>Many residents of the San Francisco Bay Area don&#8217;t realize the cost of <a href="https://fasthaul.com/hauling-services/furniture-removal/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">dumping unwanted furniture</a> and other items. Mattresses, tires, appliances and other common items taken to the dump typically require additional disposal charges.</p>
  187. <p>Have a look at some charges one can expect to find at the dump for various items. The following rates come from the <a href="https://www.sbrecycling.net/rates-payment-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Shoreway Environmental Center</a> in San Carlos, the <a href="https://www.recology.com/recology-san-francisco/sf-transfer-station/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Tunnel Ave. Transfer Station</a> in San Francisco, and the <a href="https://davisstreet.wm.com/doc/2020-davis-street-rates.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Davis Street Transfer Station</a> in San Leandro.</p>
  188. <h3 style="text-align: center;">General Trash &amp; Refuse</h3>
  189. </div><div style="text-align:center;"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-zoomin"><img decoding="async" width="900" height="536" alt="garbage for dump" title="standard-garbage-refuse" src="https://fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/standard-garbage-refuse.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-6239" srcset="https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/standard-garbage-refuse-200x119.jpg 200w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/standard-garbage-refuse-400x238.jpg 400w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/standard-garbage-refuse-600x357.jpg 600w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/standard-garbage-refuse-800x476.jpg 800w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/standard-garbage-refuse.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 900px" /></span></div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN CARLOS</strong></p>
  190. <p style="text-align: center;">Minimum charge for garbage / refuse: $48.00</p>
  191. <p style="text-align: center;">Standard rate for garbage / refuse: $48.00 per cubic yard</p>
  192. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-4"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN FRANCISCO</strong></p>
  193. <p style="text-align: center;">Minimum charge for garbage / refuse: $50.00</p>
  194. <p style="text-align: center;">Standard rate for garbage / refuse: $207.49 per ton</p>
  195. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-5"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN LEANDRO</strong></p>
  196. <p style="text-align: center;">Minimum charge for garbage / refuse: $37.20</p>
  197. <p style="text-align: center;">Standard rate for garbage / refuse (up to 8 cu. yards): $37.20 per cubic yard</p>
  198. <p style="text-align: center;">Standard rate for garbage / refuse (over 8 cu. yards): $145.47 per ton</p>
  199. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single" style="border-color:#dddbdb;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-6"><h3 style="text-align: center;">Construction Debris Rates</h3>
  200. </div><div ><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-zoomin"><img decoding="async" width="900" height="600" alt="construction debris" title="construction-debris" src="https://fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/construction-debris.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-6241" srcset="https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/construction-debris-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/construction-debris-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/construction-debris-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/construction-debris-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/construction-debris.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 900px" /></span></div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-7"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN CARLOS</strong></p>
  201. <p style="text-align: center;">Minimum charge for construction debris: $48.00</p>
  202. <p style="text-align: center;">Standard rate for construction debris: $48.00 per cubic yard</p>
  203. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-8"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN FRANCISCO</strong></p>
  204. <p style="text-align: center;">Minimum charge for construction debris: $50.00</p>
  205. <p style="text-align: center;">Standard rate for construction debris: $221.49 per ton</p>
  206. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-9"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN LEANDRO</strong></p>
  207. <p style="text-align: center;">Minimum charge for construction debris: $37.20</p>
  208. <p style="text-align: center;">Standard rate for construction debris (up to 8 cu. yards): $37.20 per cubic yard</p>
  209. <p style="text-align: center;">Standard rate for construction debris (over 8 cu. yards): $145.47 per ton</p>
  210. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single" style="border-color:#dddbdb;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-10"><h3 style="text-align: center;">Concrete Rates</h3>
  211. </div><div ><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-zoomin"><img decoding="async" width="900" height="600" alt="concrete debris" title="cocnrete-debris" src="https://fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cocnrete-debris.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-6243" srcset="https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cocnrete-debris-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cocnrete-debris-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cocnrete-debris-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cocnrete-debris-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cocnrete-debris.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 900px" /></span></div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-11"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN CARLOS</strong></p>
  212. <p style="text-align: center;">Dirt, and Concrete &amp; all like materials: $117 per ton</p>
  213. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-12"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN FRANCISCO</strong></p>
  214. <p style="text-align: center;">Minimum disposal fee of $50.00 per load applies to all.</p>
  215. <p style="text-align: center;">Standard rate for concrete debris: $207.49 Per Ton</p>
  216. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-13"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN LEANDRO</strong></p>
  217. <p style="text-align: center;">Clean Concrete: No rebar, soil, bricks, etc. Less than 24&#8243; in any dimension $120.02 per ton<br />
  218. Mixed Concrete: Less than 24&#8243; in any dimension. May contain Brick, asphalt, rock, tile roofing, etc. $145.47 per ton</p>
  219. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single" style="border-color:#dddbdb;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-14"><h3 style="text-align: center;">Miscellaneous Item Rates</h3>
  220. </div><div style="text-align:center;"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-zoomin"><img decoding="async" width="900" height="619" alt="old appliances" title="old-appliances" src="https://fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/old-appliances.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-6256" srcset="https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/old-appliances-200x138.jpg 200w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/old-appliances-400x275.jpg 400w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/old-appliances-600x413.jpg 600w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/old-appliances-800x550.jpg 800w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/old-appliances.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 900px" /></span></div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-15"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN CARLOS</strong></p>
  221. <p style="text-align: center;">Large Appliances (dishwasher/stove/etc.): $18/each</p>
  222. <p style="text-align: center;">Refrigerator with proof of Freon evacuated: $28/each</p>
  223. <p style="text-align: center;">Refrigerator without proof of Freon evacuated: $53/each</p>
  224. <p style="text-align: center;">Mattress (residential – up to 5 per visit): Free</p>
  225. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-16"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN FRANCISCO</strong></p>
  226. <p style="text-align: center;">Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers: $25/each (plus weight of the load)</p>
  227. <p style="text-align: center;">Refrigerator Freon Removal: $59/each (plus weight of the load)</p>
  228. <p style="text-align: center;">Mattress or Box Spring: $17.50/each (plus weight of the load)</p>
  229. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-17"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAN LEANDRO</strong></p>
  230. <p style="text-align: center;">Appliances without Freon (Washers, Dryers, Heaters, etc.): $40.93/each</p>
  231. <p style="text-align: center;">Appliances with Freon (Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, etc.): $62.98/each</p>
  232. <p style="text-align: center;">Mattresses or Box Spring: $59.68/each</p>
  233. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column" style="background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single" style="border-color:#dddbdb;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-18"><h3 style="text-align: center;">Summary</h3>
  234. <p>If you have a lot of unwanted junk in need of a trip to the landfill, it&#8217;s worth the time to research rates at different facilities. Additionally, it&#8217;s often far more convenient and worth any additional cost to hire a junk hauler to take care of the hassle for you.</p>
  235. <p>Please note that the published rates above are subject to change at any time, and are not guaranteed to be valid at time of publishing or any time thereafter. Contact your local transfer station or landfill to verify dump costs before making a dropoff.</p>
  236. </div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}</style></div></div><style type="text/css">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}</style></div>
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  246. <title>Landscaping and Yard Clean-up for Fire Prevention</title>
  247. <link>https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/11/22/landscaping-yard-clean-fire-prevention/</link>
  248. <comments>https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/11/22/landscaping-yard-clean-fire-prevention/#respond</comments>
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  251. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
  252. <category><![CDATA[green hauling]]></category>
  253. <category><![CDATA[Useful Tips]]></category>
  254. <category><![CDATA[1991]]></category>
  255. <category><![CDATA[backyard cleanup]]></category>
  256. <category><![CDATA[berkeley]]></category>
  257. <category><![CDATA[fire prevention]]></category>
  258. <category><![CDATA[firestorm]]></category>
  259. <category><![CDATA[landscaping]]></category>
  260. <category><![CDATA[oakland]]></category>
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  263. <description><![CDATA[<p>It's been over three decades since a massive fire ripped through the Oakland hills, killing 25 people and destroying nearly 3,500 homes. The 1991 disaster remains fresh on the minds of many long-time residents. Some local experts believe that conditions in the area could be ripe for a similar catastrophe. The 1991 fire led to</p>
  264. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/11/22/landscaping-yard-clean-fire-prevention/">Landscaping and Yard Clean-up for Fire Prevention</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
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  267. <p>It&#8217;s been over three decades since a massive fire ripped through the Oakland hills, killing 25 people and destroying nearly 3,500 homes. The 1991 disaster remains fresh on the minds of many long-time residents. Some local experts believe that conditions in the area could be ripe for a similar catastrophe.</p>
  268. <p>The 1991 fire led to improved local fire prevention policies. These include fireproof materials on homes and improved readiness. However there remain several dangerous issues.</p>
  269. <p>The area is often prone to droughts. As a result, highly flammable eucalyptus trees that largely fueled the 1991 blaze become very combustible.</p>
  270. <p>While the city, county, and some local groups wage war over the means necessary to rid the area of flammable materials, homeowners can take some simple steps to protect their individual properties from a fire.</p>
  271. <p>Here are several ways that you can direct your landscaping and yard cleanup activities to prevent dangerous fires.</p>
  272. <h2><strong>Clean Up</strong></h2>
  273. <p>As a homeowner or renter, you should make sure that your property remains clean and tidy. For the sake of fire prevention, this means that you <a href="http://www.fire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/fact_sheets/Checklist.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">consistently remove dead plants, shrubs, and trees</a>.</p>
  274. <p>It&#8217;s also important to keep the grass mowed and shrubs pruned. If there is any debris on the property, it should also be removed. Fast Haul provides East Bay residents a variety of <a href="https://fasthaul.com/cleanup-services/yard-cleanup/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">yard clean-up services</a> to help accomplish these goals.</p>
  275. <h2><strong>Create Defensible Space</strong></h2>
  276. <p>Not only do you want to create a safe zone around your property, but California law also gives some homeowners direction about a <a href="http://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8228.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">home defense zone within 100 feet of the home</a>. According to the California Public Resources Code §4291, homeowners must remove and clear away all flammable vegetation and other combustible growth within 30 feet of the home. A single tree or shrub can remain as long as it is pruned and well-spaced.</p>
  277. <p>You are also required to keep a &#8220;reduced fuel zone&#8221; in the remaining 70 feet or out to your property line. This means that you create space between your plants and remove plants from beneath large trees.</p>
  278. <h2><strong>Landscaping and Proper Selection of Plants</strong></h2>
  279. <p>As you landscape and care for your lawn, you should remove any tree branches that are below six feet from the ground. Place only fire-resistant plants in your yard and water them regularly.</p>
  280. <p>Mulch might be useful to maintain moisture in your gardens, but it&#8217;s important to note that it will also burn. Avoid using wood or bark mulch within three to five feet of your home. Use colored stones or some other flame resistant material instead.</p>
  281. <h2><strong>Create Breaks</strong></h2>
  282. <p>When you create your fire safe home landscape, you should also create breaks with hardscape materials. This includes using stone walls and pathways. These hardscapes act as fuel breaks to slow down, stop, or change the direction of a fire.</p>
  283. <h2><strong>Emergency Readiness</strong></h2>
  284. <p>No one wants to think about a fire occurring at their home. However, history shows that this sort of tragedy can happen in the blink of an eye.</p>
  285. <p>Make sure you&#8217;re ready with some emergency preparedness steps in advance. Have water hoses and fire sprinklers ready, easy to access and have your personal exit plan in place.</p>
  286. <p>Also, contact your local fire department. Ask them if there is anything else that you can do to be prepared.</p>
  287. <p>Fire prevention requires proper planning and the right landscaping around your home. However, simple steps ensure that your and family maximize your protection against fire danger.</p>
  288. </div>
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  298. <title>Tips for Being Responsible, Eco-Conscious Consumers</title>
  299. <link>https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/10/20/eco-conscious-consumers/</link>
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  303. <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
  304. <category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
  305. <category><![CDATA[Useful Tips]]></category>
  306. <category><![CDATA[consumers]]></category>
  307. <category><![CDATA[eco-conscious]]></category>
  308. <category><![CDATA[eco-friendly]]></category>
  309. <category><![CDATA[sustainability]]></category>
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  312. <description><![CDATA[<p>People are more environmentally conscious today than at any point in history. However, most do not understand the entire process involved in creating the products they use each day. According to the San Francisco Department of the Environment, manufacturers produce 71 pounds of waste for every one pound of consumer products they sell through retail</p>
  313. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/10/20/eco-conscious-consumers/">Tips for Being Responsible, Eco-Conscious Consumers</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
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  315. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People are more environmentally conscious today than at any point in history. However, most do not understand the entire process involved in creating the products they use each day.</p>
  316. <p>According to the <a href="https://sfenvironment.org/consumer-responsibility" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">San Francisco Department of the Environment</a>, manufacturers produce 71 pounds of waste for every one pound of consumer products they sell through retail chains. The waste begins accumulating when manufacturers mine for resources and transform raw materials into a usable form.</p>
  317. <p>Waste accumulation continues throughout the manufacturing process and cumulates in transportation of the finished product to the consumer marketplace. Nonetheless, part of the waste management solution involves more eco-conscious consumers.</p>
  318. <h2><strong>Evaluate Habits to Become Eco-Conscious Consumers.</strong></h2>
  319. <p>People cannot or will not reduce their environmental waste until they undergo a radical change in thinking. For example, eco-conscious consumers consider whether they really need items and how much packaging will go directly to landfills.</p>
  320. <p>Even things that people accept without paying for, such as junk mail, flyers, and informational brochures, require resources to recycle. Refusing to accept these items in the first place sends a strong message to companies creating the waste. As the San Francisco Department of the Environment points out, people face purchasing decisions every day. Those choices then ultimately impact waste output to landfills around the country.</p>
  321. <h2><strong>How to Incorporate the Concept of Zero Waste into Daily Life</strong></h2>
  322. <p>The primary goal of zero waste is to prevent trash from building up in the first place. Before purchasing something new, people who practice the zero-waste principle use items they already have until they wear out completely and require replacement.</p>
  323. <p>They also focus their efforts on recycling and composting once they no longer need a certain item. A common example here is donating clothes that children have outgrown to a charitable organization rather than throwing them in the garbage.</p>
  324. <h2>Lifestyle Tips for Eco-Conscious Consumers</h2>
  325. <p>Here are several specific tips for people to become more eco-conscious consumers:</p>
  326. <ul>
  327. <li>Bring reusable bags to the grocery store rather than taking home new plastic bags each time. <a href="https://fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2020/11/11/why-plastic-recycling-isnt-what-you-think/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Plastic bags are not biodegradable</a>, which means they break down into tiny toxic particles that end up in water and soil.</li>
  328. <li>Bring reusable containers to restaurants to take home any leftovers instead of requesting ones made from Styrofoam.</li>
  329. <li>Diners should carry a handkerchief in their purse or pocket to eliminate the need to use disposable napkins and tissues.</li>
  330. <li>Carry silverware from home when dining at a fast-food restaurant or work cafeteria to avoid the need to use plastic throw-away silverware.</li>
  331. <li>Avoid buying wrapping paper and use items such as newspaper and old magazines to wrap gifts instead.</li>
  332. <li>Buy local to reduce transportation costs associated with your product. Another benefit is that your purchase supports a small business in your own neighborhood.</li>
  333. <li>Consider buying services or activities as gifts instead of a tangible item that a company must manufacture.</li>
  334. <li>Buy items made with recycled materials.</li>
  335. <li>Invest in a reusable cup for coffee, water, and other beverages on the go.</li>
  336. </ul>
  337. <p>Everyone has to start somewhere when it comes to being more environmentally responsible, and anyone can make a difference. Spreading the message of sustainability to family, friends, and neighbors is yet another thing the average American can do to help preserve the earth for future generations.</p>
  338. <h2><strong>How to Start Composting</strong></h2>
  339. <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6050" src="https://fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/compost-g0bfd9abbd_640.png" alt="composting bin used by eco-conscious consumers" width="605" height="640" srcset="https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/compost-g0bfd9abbd_640-200x212.png 200w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/compost-g0bfd9abbd_640-284x300.png 284w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/compost-g0bfd9abbd_640-400x423.png 400w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/compost-g0bfd9abbd_640-600x635.png 600w, https://www.fasthaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/compost-g0bfd9abbd_640.png 605w" sizes="(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px" /></p>
  340. <p>The publication Nature.org indicates that as much as <a href="https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/delaware/stories-in-delaware/delaware-eight-ways-to-reduce-waste/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">one-quarter of the food scraps and yard waste people throw away is ideal for composting</a>. Typical examples include:</p>
  341. <ul>
  342. <li>Coffee grounds</li>
  343. <li>Egg shells</li>
  344. <li>Fruit and vegetable scraps</li>
  345. <li>Grass clippings</li>
  346. <li>Leaves</li>
  347. </ul>
  348. <p>People should avoid including certain items in their compost pile. These include bones, charcoal ash, dairy products, diseased plants, pet waste, and anything previously treated with pesticide.</p>
  349. <p>Homeowners who want to compost can use a composting bin or simply start a pile in a shady area of their backyard. However, people need not own the property where they live to start making a difference with composting. They just need to buy a special indoor composting bin available at most home improvement stores.</p>
  350. <p>When composting outdoors, it is important for food and yard waste to sit on bare dirt for several days to allow it to attract helpful bacteria and worms. Homeowners then need to use a rake or shovel to disrupt the dirt to ensure that the compost file receives the oxygen it needs. Those who pursue indoor composting can purchase the supplies they need from the same store where they bought the special container.</p>
  351. <p>Compost material must typically sit for six to 12 months before people can use it in their gardens. Despite the long wait to see benefits, they can feel good about keeping their food and yard waste out of water, soil, and landfills.</p>
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  361. <title>New Innovations in Garbage &#038; Waste Management Technology</title>
  362. <link>https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/09/10/will-technology-disrupt-garbage-collection-next/</link>
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  366. <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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  379. <description><![CDATA[<p>Let’s talk trash. No, not that kind of trash. Rather, the huge amount of garbage that the U.S. produces. For example, Americans generate about 4.9 pounds of trash per person, per day. Similarly, according to the EPA, the total amount of municipal solid waste generated in 2018, the latest year reported, was over 290 million</p>
  380. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/09/10/will-technology-disrupt-garbage-collection-next/">New Innovations in Garbage &#038; Waste Management Technology</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
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  382. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-contrast="auto">Let’s talk trash. No, not that kind of trash. Rather, the huge <a href="https://fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2013/10/31/wasted-in-america-infographic/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">amount of garbage that the U.S. produces</a>. For example, Americans generate about 4.9 pounds of trash per person, per day. Similarly, according to the EPA, the total amount of municipal solid waste generated in 2018, the latest year reported, was over 290 million tons. </span></p>
  383. <p><span data-contrast="auto">About half of that goes into landfills, including over 30 million tons of food, 27 million tons of plastic, over 18 million tons of paper and paperboard, and much more. Also, during the COVID-19 pandemic, trash was produced at record levels, straining trash collection companies and causing issues with many landfills that are already challenged for space.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  384. <h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why is Technology Essential in Waste Management?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></h2>
  385. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Much has been written about disruption in business, but a continuing adoption of disruption in waste management technology is critical for the environmental health of mother earth. Technology can provide much better, more efficient, and more environmentally sound ways to gather sort, dispose of, and use waste. </span></p>
  386. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Then waste management becomes more effective and sustainable, and protecting the environment in the process. Doing waste collection and dumping it all in landfills as it has been done historically looks to be unworkable the near and long term.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  387. <h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Important Perspective on Waste Management</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></h2>
  388. <p><span data-contrast="auto">The stated objectives of waste management are to reduce and eliminate any adverse impacts of waste materials on human life and the environment and to support economic development. Additionally, this must be done to control or prevent waste buildup. The functional elements of waste management include waste collection, waste transport and transfer, waste processing and recovery, and waste disposal.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  389. <h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">New Innovations in Garbage &amp; Waste Management Technology</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></h2>
  390. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Many technology innovations are being applied to assist in achieving more effective and more environmentally beneficial ways of collecting and processing waste. These include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  391. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">1. Smart waste bins. </span></h3>
  392. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Several companies now produce “smart” waste containers that can detect trash levels and alert users when they are full. This can help people better manage their disposal habits and even optimize trash pickup schedules, like alerting trash collection companies when it is time for another pickup. Some of these “smart” containers can even provide information on how to properly dispose of certain items.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  393. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">2. Fleet management technology. </span></h3>
  394. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Traditional trash pickup and collection systems can benefit from logistics management technology which uses a network of sensors and GPS data to optimize trash collection routes, thus helping drivers adjust their routes to save time and reduce emissions. It is estimated that better planned routes could reduce transportation costs up to 40 percent. In addition, electric garbage trucks can make waste collection quieter, more cost efficient, and benefit the environment at the same time.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  395. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">3. Pneumatic waste collection. </span></h3>
  396. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Instead of the traditional truck pickup process, some areas have created a system powered by air compressors that uses vacuum suction to empty garbage bins through an underground network of pneumatic tubes. This process reduces greenhouse gasses, and speeds waste collection, thereby giving waste management plants more time to sort trash.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  397. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">4. Trash collecting robots. </span></h3>
  398. <p><span data-contrast="auto">As human transportation innovations have continued with robotically operated driverless cars, there is also interest in the possibility of robotic trash collection. For instance, robots would assist in the heavy lifting and handling aspects of garbage collection.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  399. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">5. Plasma gasification. </span></h3>
  400. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Simply burning waste to eliminate the space occupied by collected trash may help with the surging problems of limited landfill space but that creates greater problems of air and groundwater pollution. A better technological solution is called plasma gasification. Using this type of process, plasma heats waste and converts the waste into usable gasses such as hydrogen, a sustainable fuel source. </span><span data-contrast="auto">This process could eliminate a huge amount of CO2 emissions each year.</span></p>
  401. <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">However, there are o</span><span data-contrast="auto">ther means of turning waste into energy. For example, instead of allowing waste to simply sit in a landfill, new machinery referred-to as “digesters” can transform the waste and the biogas that it produces and turn the waste into energy. That includes such waste types as food, animal waste, and agricultural leftovers. </span></p>
  402. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Also, yet another technology is called thermal conversion. Thermal conversion uses heat and pressure to turn useless waste into things like chemicals, fertilizers, and oils. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  403. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">6. New ways to recycle precious metals. </span></h3>
  404. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Many industries require the use of precious metals including platinum, palladium and iridium. Such industries such as the chemical and automotive industries use these metals as catalysts in their processes. Plasma arc recycling can help recover some of these metals so that they can be reused.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  405. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">7. Improved recycling approaches. </span></h3>
  406. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Many waste management companies have converted their old single-stream recycling where people just dump all their trash into one bin. So today most customers sort green waste, home general waste, and recyclable waste in separate bins. As a result, the recycling process is more efficient and faster.</span></p>
  407. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">8. Landfill modernization.</span></h3>
  408. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Governmental rules and strong public pressure to improve the environment have influenced landfill operators to modernize garbage dumps. New enhancements include the linking of solar panel systems with geomembranes to facilitate the production of energy. This process subsequently reduces the volume of carbon re-entering the environment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  409. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">9. Chemical treatment of plastic. </span></h3>
  410. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Chemical recycling of plastic transforms plastic waste into liquid hydrocarbon. The liquid is then a component in the production of new products.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  411. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">10. Plastics recycling. </span></h3>
  412. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Currently, less than 10 percent of plastics that are used are recycled. Companies like PureCycle Technologies have developed processes for recycling plastics in a way that separates out color, odor, and contaminants, thus transforming the plastic material into a virgin-like resin which is the basis of plastic products.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  413. <h3><span data-contrast="auto">11. Artificial Intelligence (AI) waste sorting. </span></h3>
  414. <p><span data-contrast="auto">AI waste sorting corrects improper waste disposal and improve recycling. Moreover, screening technology can sort through items more quickly, accurately, and efficiently than manual screening. Alternatively, other approaches include magnets and advanced disc screens.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
  415. <h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Concluding Thoughts</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></h2>
  416. <p><span data-contrast="auto">Efficiency. Space. Reduced costs. Better environmental impact. Better use of America’s resources. These are the objectives of improved technology application for waste management. </span></p>
  417. <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a result, all Americans should want more sustainable systems applied to our huge generation of waste. Waste management doesn’t need to be wasteful. Therefore, as consumers and companies adopt advanced technologies, new processes and technology will continue to emerge. Additionally, new tech will continue to have an increasing impact on the nation’s waste management. </span></p>
  418. <h2>More Resources on New Waste Management Technology</h2>
  419. <p>Learn more about the latest developments in garbage and waste management technology at the following locations:</p>
  420. <ul>
  421. <li><a href="https://www.lrsrecycles.com/4-ways-technology-is-innovating-waste-management/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">LRS Recycles</span></a></li>
  422. <li><a href="https://wasteadvantagemag.com/5-futuristic-waste-management-technologies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">Waste Advantage Magazine</span></a></li>
  423. <li><a href="https://www.norcalcompactors.net/technology-innovating-waste-management/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> NorCal Compactors</span></a></li>
  424. </ul>
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  434. <title>Celebrities: They&#8217;re (Hoarders) Just Like Us</title>
  435. <link>https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/09/07/celebrity-hoarder-stories/</link>
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  439. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
  440. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
  441. <category><![CDATA[celebrities]]></category>
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  447. <description><![CDATA[<p>Showbiz dreams don’t usually include "I want to collect a lot of crazy stuff." Being rich and famous typically conjures visions of fast cars, fancy clothes and big houses, especially the ones where parties are always going on. Or at least that’s the impression those of us looking in from the outside. Nobody ever dreams</p>
  448. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/09/07/celebrity-hoarder-stories/">Celebrities: They&#8217;re (Hoarders) Just Like Us</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
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  450. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Showbiz dreams don’t usually include &#8220;I want to collect a lot of crazy stuff.&#8221; Being rich and famous typically conjures visions of fast cars, fancy clothes and big houses, especially the ones where parties are always going on. Or at least that’s the impression those of us looking in from the outside. Nobody ever dreams of becoming a celebrity hoarder.</p>
  451. <p>Interestingly, with some exceptions, most celebrity homes aren’t that different from ours – they just have more square footage and are found in prime real estate areas, which allows them more rooms along with occasional extras like a yoga studio, personal bowling alleys or maybe a wine cave, like <a href="https://townsquarenoco.com/look-inside-these-6-celebrity-colorado-homes/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Oprah has in Colorado</a>.</p>
  452. <p>The real difference is what people put in their extra space. This could be places for roommates, family members or entourages. But it also could be an opportunity for them to indulge some of their passions.</p>
  453. <ul>
  454. <li>Maybe a room for music and for art?</li>
  455. <li>Perhaps a room for video games?</li>
  456. <li>Maybe a place to display a favorite collection of toys or movie memorabilia?</li>
  457. <li>Who likes hats? Line the wall with hundreds of your favorites, in terms of style, color, origin, etc.</li>
  458. </ul>
  459. <p>The following are some of the interesting items that A-listers and B-listers are known to acquire and display. Sure, they’re just like us – but they also have the means to hoard more.</p>
  460. <p>No room for clutter? No problem! How about another movie to pay for another house? Here&#8217;s a few of the most wild and eclectic celebrity hoarder stories:</p>
  461. <h2>A Sea of Shoes</h2>
  462. <p><a href="https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/kate-hudson-lindsay-lohan-6-more-female-celebrity-hoarders-37162/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Supermodel Heidi Klum confesses</a> to having at least 2,000 pairs, acquired from a combination of fashion shoots over the last 20 years along with her own shopping excursions and encounters with designers. Naturally, she often needed the right shoe to go with a cool designer handbag, which means she has thousands of these too. She says the shoes are all in the basement, with a photo guide.</p>
  463. <p>Some sports shoe collectors are proud of their efforts, including <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2020/08/03/pj-tucker-houston-rockets-nba-bubble-sneakers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">NBA player P.J. Tucker</a>, who has more than 110 pairs of sneakers that he takes on the road, and another 5,000 that he has at home in a sneaker loft.</p>
  464. <div class="video-shortcode">
  465. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
  466. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">PJ Tucker has more shoes (5000+) than career points in the NBA (4997)&#8230; <a href="https://t.co/VGMGb3Tqjf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/VGMGb3Tqjf</a></p>
  467. <p>&mdash; NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAMemes/status/1409753500767064071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 29, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
  468. <p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
  469. <h2>Bones &amp; Barbie Dolls</h2>
  470. <p>The late Michael Jackson may or not have fit the definition of a hoarder, but definitely had the resources to be a collector of eclectic items, including the <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/michael-jackson-bids-for-the-elephant-man" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bones of the Elephant Man.</a></p>
  471. <p>Johnny Depp is also known for collecting bones as well as Barbie dolls. He said he bought many for his daughter and then used them to <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/inside-johnny-depps-sentimental-barbie-collection.html/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">try out different voices</a>. Even after she grew up he didn’t want to get rid of them and even added to the collection.</p>
  472. <p>https://twitter.com/SadlyCatless/status/786627679026028549</p>
  473. <p>Nicolas Cage allegedly collects skulls from all sorts of animals. Some reports suggest he even owns a 67 million-year-old dinosaur skull.</p>
  474. <h2>Furry Friends</h2>
  475. <p>Ask any shelter about hoarding and they’ll tell you how easy it is to go from helping one or two furry friends to having dozens of them. We really only hear about the people who do it badly and cause legal problems for themselves.</p>
  476. <p>Then there are people like Paris Hilton who admits to having between 10 and 20 at anytime – but at least she has the space and the ability to keep them fed and sheltered. Some travel with her, like the purse-sized chihuahuas, but others stay at home. She and her pets were <a href="https://guestofaguest.com/los-angeles/celebrities/of-course-paris-hiltons-dogs-live-in-their-own-dollar325000-mansion" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recently profiled</a>, and it was revealed that the dogs live in a $325,000 pooch mansion, complete with bedrooms, bedding, a balcony and more.</p>
  477. <p>https://twitter.com/adrianaahdzz/status/735850540551131137</p>
  478. <h2>Piles of Paperwork</h2>
  479. <p>One of the advantages of going digital is that will reduce the volume of paperwork for various documents and correspondence. This can be great news for people who have a hard time getting rid of documentation for anything and everything. <a href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30454856.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lisa Kudrow</a> is one star who admits she has had problems getting rid of paper records from her past, which can include copies of faxes, day planner pages, and other documents that may have been important at the time but really aren’t so anymore.</p>
  480. <h2>A Celebrity Hoarder Horror Story</h2>
  481. <p>Of course, today’s document keeps pale in comparison to a classic celebrity hoarder story of the past. When people talk about celebrities collecting junk, New York socialites and brothers Homer and Langley Collyer often come to mind. They disappeared from public view in the 1920s after their parents died, but neighbors <a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/23071/7-famous-hoarders" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">found their bodies</a> in 1947, both literally buried in debris that included bundles of newspapers, machines, and various animal bones.</p>
  482. <p>Live rats infested the home. Furthermore, the two men apparently set booby traps to keep people away from their stuff.</p>
  483. <p>For those of use who are not celebrities and can&#8217;t afford to keep all of our clutter forever, fear not. Contact Fast Haul for a <a href="https://fasthaul.com/appointment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">free quote to responsibly dispose of your junk</a> today!</p>
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  493. <title>Dumpster Rental vs. Junk Hauling Service: Pros &#038; Cons</title>
  494. <link>https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/06/10/dumpster-rental-vs-junk-hauling/</link>
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  498. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
  499. <category><![CDATA[Useful Tips]]></category>
  500. <category><![CDATA[convenience]]></category>
  501. <category><![CDATA[costs]]></category>
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  506. <description><![CDATA[<p>Clearing out several loads of junk can be a cathartic process for homeowners. However, they need to decide what to do with the junk once they have cleaned up the inside of their home or completed a home improvement project. Since neighborhood waste management companies do not have the capacity to pick up such large</p>
  507. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/06/10/dumpster-rental-vs-junk-hauling/">Dumpster Rental vs. Junk Hauling Service: Pros &#038; Cons</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
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  509. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Clearing out several loads of junk can be a cathartic process for homeowners. However, they need to decide what to do with the junk once they have cleaned up the inside of their home or completed a home improvement project. Since neighborhood waste management companies do not have the capacity to pick up such large loads, people typically choose between a dumpster rental vs junk hauling service.</p>
  510. <h2><strong>Renting a Roll-Off Dumpster</strong></h2>
  511. <p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dumpster-rental-vs-junk-removal-pros-and-cons.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Roll-off dumpsters come in a variety of sizes</a> to meet the needs of most residential clean-up projects. Once the homeowner has finished filling the dumpster with construction debris or unwanted items from the home, the company that rented the roll-off dumpster comes to retrieve it. Most companies offer a rental period for roll-off dumpsters of up to 10 days.</p>
  512. <p>People who choose to rent a dumpster typically have less to haul away. Because of this, renting a dumpster may be a cheaper option. The most common items people throw into a roll-off dumpster include:</p>
  513. <ul>
  514. <li>Construction debris such as drywall, leftover lumber, and metal studs</li>
  515. <li>Household waste like broken toys and smaller old furniture</li>
  516. <li>Leftover debris from a roof replacement</li>
  517. <li>Yard debris</li>
  518. </ul>
  519. <p>Depending on how much junk they have to get rid of, homeowners may need to call for pickup several times. However, some municipalities require permits or do not allow dumpsters to be left on public streets in front of homes. Additionally, some homeowners report issues with items being illegally dumped in the dumpsters before it gets picked up.</p>
  520. <h2><strong>Hiring a Junk Hauling Company</strong></h2>
  521. <p>People tend to choose a junk hauler when they have more things to get out of the house, the items are heavy, and they do not want to do the lifting themselves. Junk hauling trucks are large enough to fit several loads at once, which can save on fuel and labor costs. Typically, people choose to contract with a junk hauling company when they are moving or downsizing, having an estate cleanout, or decluttering. Mortgage holders also contract with junk haulers to get rid of everything inside a home after a foreclosure.</p>
  522. <p>One of the benefits of working with a junk hauler is that the company will send at least two people to the residence to carry heavy items such as furniture and appliances. Another thing to consider is that working with a junk hauler will not leave scratches and scuff marks in the driveway. The company backs the truck in and loads it directly from the home. Roll-off dumpsters can leave marks from people dragging them back and forth across the driveway.</p>
  523. <h2><strong>Types of Items Not Appropriate for Dumpster Rental or a Junk Hauler</strong></h2>
  524. <p>Companies that rent roll-off dumpsters and those that provide junk hauling services cannot accept any type of biohazardous or hazardous waste. Homeowners will need to make special arrangements to dispose of each of these such as a bringing them to a local drop-off center.</p>
  525. <h2><strong>Cost Considerations for Dumpster Rental vs Junk Hauling</strong></h2>
  526. <p>Several factors determine how much homeowners will pay for each service. One of the top considerations with dumpster rental is the number of days rented. Distance from the rental company and items disposed of are additional factors. The further the company has to drive to deliver and pick up the dumpster, the more it will cost. The same is true for how many items the homeowner throws in the dumpster.</p>
  527. <p>Junk removal services usually charge by volume of unwanted items and debris hauled away. <a href="https://fasthaul.com/rates/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fees for junk hauling</a> depend on whether homeowners require use of one-eight, one-quarter, one-half, three-quarters, or the full truck.</p>
  528. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/06/10/dumpster-rental-vs-junk-hauling/">Dumpster Rental vs. Junk Hauling Service: Pros &#038; Cons</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
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  537. <title>Plastics Recycling Technology of the Future</title>
  538. <link>https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/02/24/plastics-recycling-technology/</link>
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  541. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrewadmin]]></dc:creator>
  542. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
  543. <category><![CDATA[Recycling]]></category>
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  546. <description><![CDATA[<p>Brightmark Energy is a waste and energy development company based in San Francisco. They are the first company in the waste management industry to create a commercial-scale plastic-to-fuel plant. The company broke ground in Ashley, Indiana on May 22, 2019 to create space for employees to use plastics recycling technology to revolutionize waste and recycling</p>
  547. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/02/24/plastics-recycling-technology/">Plastics Recycling Technology of the Future</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
  548. ]]></description>
  549. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brightmark Energy is a waste and energy development company based in San Francisco. They are the first company in the waste management industry to create a commercial-scale plastic-to-fuel plant. The company <a href="https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/brightmark-energy-plastics-to-fuel-groundbreaking/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">broke ground in Ashley, Indiana on May 22, 2019</a> to create space for employees to use plastics recycling technology to revolutionize waste and recycling in the United States.</p>
  550. <p>After nearly two years of construction, the company has recently opened its doors for business. Company leadership estimates they&#8217;ll process 100,000 tons of plastic received from environmental groups, management companies, and manufacturing companies.</p>
  551. <h2><strong>Plastics Recycling Technology to Recycle Waste at the End of its Lifecycle</strong></h2>
  552. <p>The company’s Indiana plant uses a process that converts plastic from items discarded by consumers and businesses. Their technology subsequently turns old plastics into useful products such as fuel and wax. These products are difficult to recycle otherwise and include such items as:</p>
  553. <ul>
  554. <li>Children’s toys</li>
  555. <li>Flexible packing material</li>
  556. <li>Plastic film</li>
  557. <li>Styrofoam cups</li>
  558. </ul>
  559. <p>This facility accepts single-use plastic waste such as water bottles. Their trademarked machine technology converts plastic on a commercial scale for mass distribution.</p>
  560. <p>The BP Oil Company in London and the AM WAX company based in Santa Fe Springs, California were among the first businesses to express interest in purchasing recycled oil and gas products from Brightmark. BP was especially impressed with Brightmark’s oil made from recycled plastic. The oil contains diesel fuel with exceptionally low levels of sulfur.</p>
  561. <h2><strong>The Problem of Plastic Overflow in the United States</strong></h2>
  562. <p>Americans produce an average of 33 million tons of plastic waste every year. Many assume their plastic waste gets recycled once they place it in a bin for curbside pickup. However, the reality is that waste management companies currently only recycle approximately 9% of discarded plastic.</p>
  563. <p>Brightmark’s solution is innovative at a time when the <a href="https://fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2019/04/22/state-of-us-landfills/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">country is quickly running out of landfill space</a> to store its waste. By giving new life to products that would otherwise sit for centuries in a landfill before decomposing, Brightmark hopes it has started a trend that other waste and energy development companies will follow.</p>
  564. <div class="video-shortcode">
  565. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
  566. <p lang="en" dir="ltr">90% of all the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plastic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#plastic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/waste?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#waste</a> ever created has never been <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/recycled?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#recycled</a>. There&#39;s now over 6.3 billion tonnes of it.</p>
  567. <p>We need to do better. It&#39;s time to end the age of single use items (whether paper or plastic).<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wasteless?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#Wasteless</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/buyless?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#buyless</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoReuseable?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#GoReuseable</a> <a href="https://t.co/dwFPqv8fWm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/dwFPqv8fWm</a></p>
  568. <p>&mdash; Mike Hudema (@MikeHudema) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeHudema/status/1364617190616555524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">February 24, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
  569. <p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
  570. <h2><strong>Plastics-to-Fuel Technology is not without Criticism</strong></h2>
  571. <p>Brightmark is years ahead of competitors in developing solutions for America’s plastic waste problem. Nonetheless, some feel that plastics-to-fuel technology presents its own set of risks. For example, plants such as the Indiana facility operated by Brightmark <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/brightmark-plastic-waste-fuel-pollution-2020-10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">can produce harmful emissions when employees heat plastic</a> to prepare it for the conversion process. Diesel fuel can also contribute to <a href="https://fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2016/10/17/5-innovations-monitor-fight-air-pollution/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">air pollution</a>.</p>
  572. <p>Despite these minimal criticisms, company leadership at Brightmark insists its plastics-to-fuel technology poses less risk than the United States continuing on the path it’s on in terms of running out of room for plastic waste. If companies like Brightmark don’t step up to offer new solutions for the problem, oceans could contain more plastic waste than marine life within 30 years.</p>
  573. <h2><strong>A Solicitation for Waste in July 2020</strong></h2>
  574. <p>Approximately 14 months after initiating development of the Ashley, Indiana plant, Brightmark announced that it wanted other waste facilities to send up to 2.4 million tons of plastic for its employees to recycle. That number represented more plastic waste than all material handling companies in the United States combined process on a yearly basis.</p>
  575. <p>In its nationwide announcement, Brightmark indicated it was especially interested in <a href="https://ezjunkhauling.com/deciphering-plastic-recycling-codes/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">plastics with recycling codes</a> numbered 1 through 7 that are typically the most difficult to recycle. Plastics 3 through 7 are the most challenging to recycle and represent plastic waste found most often in landfills and oceans. The response was overwhelming, and Brightmark was happy to convert so much plastic into practical commercial products.</p>
  576. <div class="video-shortcode">
  577. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
  578. <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Waste?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#Waste</a> solutions company <a href="https://twitter.com/BrightmarkE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">@BrightmarkE</a> is converting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plastic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#plastic</a> waste into <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fuel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#fuel</a>. <a href="https://t.co/MhlqoIshTt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/MhlqoIshTt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/techinsider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">@techinsider</a></p>
  579. <p>&mdash; Anja Hoffmann (@HoffmannAnja) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoffmannAnja/status/1359399668883595271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">February 10, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
  580. <p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
  581. <h2><strong>Other Countries Using Plastics Recycling Technology</strong></h2>
  582. <p>While Brightmark is the first commercial-scale plastics-to-oil company in the United States, it is not the first in the world. Similar businesses began operating prior to 2019 in Asia and Europe. Those energy and waste management companies may have expanded in the United States before Brightmark broke ground for the Ashley, Indiana plant if not for operational costs, access to necessary materials, and the cost of purchasing equivalent fuels.</p>
  583. <h2><strong>Brightmark Plans to Expand its United States Operations</strong></h2>
  584. <p>The demand for a waste management and recycling solution on a commercial scale has only grown in recent years. Officials from nearly 1,000 cities across the nation have contacted Brightmark.  Their enthusiasm indicates the demand for such facilities and technology.</p>
  585. <p>Although the company cannot build that many plants, its leadership feels encouraged by the enthusiasm. As such, they plan to open additional plants in several regions of the United States. Communitieswill have to wait just a bit longer until the company announces its expansion plans. Brightmark plans to begin its expansion of plastics recycling technology facilities by 2023.</p>
  586. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2021/02/24/plastics-recycling-technology/">Plastics Recycling Technology of the Future</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fasthaul.com">Fast Haul - Same Day Junk Removal</a>.</p>
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