BV Trash Valet Blog

  • How Plastic Bags Impact the Environment
    June 19th, 2020

    Plastic bags quickly became a convenient alternative to paper bags at grocery stores. They’re more durable and don’t require cutting down any trees. Even today, though there are reusable grocery bag options, plastic bags are still the most prevalent kind ...

  • 4 Myths and Misconceptions About Recycling
    June 5th, 2020

    Many homeowners have good intentions when it comes to recycling and helping reduce their environmental impact. But sometimes misinformed recycling can do more harm than not recycling at all. In fact, recycling the wrong items can even potentially contaminate the ...

  • COVID-19’s Impact on Waste Management and Recycling
    May 13th, 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have touched every aspect of our lives. Most people have had to transition to working from home or going without their jobs altogether. Those who still go into work as “essential workers” have had to ...

  • 3 Tips to Create a Zero Waste Easter Basket
    April 10th, 2020

    The Easter Bunny is on his way! Many things might have changed about the way your family celebrates Easter in light of current events, but you can still put together an Easter basket for your kids and enjoy an egg ...

  • How to Minimize Waste For Your Picnic
    April 7th, 2020

    Spring is the most popular time of year to have a picnic. With longer days and fair, sunny weather, it’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors by laying out a blanket in the park and packing some food for ...

  • Cleaning Your Yard for Spring
    March 15th, 2020

    Spring is on its way, with all its longer days and blooming flowers. Finally, you can start to spend more time outside again, an exciting thought that may be overwhelmed by the dread of having to clean your yard. Where ...

  • Global Recycling Day 2020: Everything You Need to Know
    March 1st, 2020

    Every day is a good day to recycle and be more environmentally conscious about your waste. Global Recycling Day, however, is a day to recognize those efforts, as well as to spread awareness and encourage recycling on a global scale. ...

  • The Benefits of Single Stream Recycling
    February 15th, 2020

    Sorting through your recycling can be a hassle, and one that often dissuades homeowners from recycling in the first place. While it’s true that most recycling companies have a list of acceptable materials, it’s also true that many are only ...

  • The 3 Best Ways to Dispose of Ammunition
    February 1st, 2020

    There’s no use holding on to old junk that you no longer need, but some items are trickier to dispose of than others. One thing that throws many conscientious homeowners through a loop when it comes to trash and recycling ...