Eco-Friendly Dumpster Rental and Waste Disposal Tips in East Hartford

Being environmentally responsible doesn't mean compromising on convenience. Here's how to make your East Hartford dumpster rental more sustainable.

Before You Toss: The Waste Hierarchy

The Priority Order 1. **Reduce** - Can you avoid creating this waste? 2. **Reuse** - Can someone else use this item? 3. **Recycle** - Can this be recycled locally? 4. **Dispose** - Last resort for unusable items

Donation Opportunities in East Hartford

Items to Donate Instead of Dump | Item Type | Where to Donate | |-----------|-----------------| | Furniture | Habitat ReStore, Salvation Army | | Clothing | Goodwill, local shelters | | Building materials | Habitat ReStore | | Appliances (working) | Local donation centers | | Books | Libraries, Little Free Libraries |

Benefits of Donating - Tax deduction potential - Helps local community - Reduces landfill waste - Extends item lifespan

Recycling Before Dumping

Materials to Separate **Recyclable**: - Cardboard (break down flat) - Scrap metal (aluminum, steel, copper) - Clean wood (unpainted, untreated) - Concrete (designated facilities)

E-Waste (Special Recycling): - Computers and electronics - Batteries - TVs and monitors - Phones and tablets

East Hartford Recycling Resources - Municipal recycling centers - Private recycling facilities - Scrap metal dealers - E-waste collection events

Sustainable Dumpster Practices

Smart Sorting Strategy 1. Set up sorting areas before project 2. Bins for: recyclables, donations, trash 3. Take recyclables/donations during project 4. Only true waste goes in dumpster

Maximizing Diversion | Material | Diversion Rate Possible | |----------|------------------------| | Cardboard | 100% recyclable | | Scrap metal | 100% recyclable | | Clean wood | 50-80% recyclable | | Concrete | 100% recyclable | | Mixed debris | 20-40% typical |

Hazardous Waste Alternatives

Never Put in Dumpster - Paint, stains, solvents - Pesticides, herbicides - Cleaning chemicals - Motor oil, antifreeze

Proper Disposal Options - East Hartford hazardous waste days - Paint recycling programs - Auto parts stores (oil, batteries) - Pharmacy take-back (medications)

Construction & Renovation Tips

Sustainable Practices 1. **Deconstruction vs. demolition** - Salvage reusable materials 2. **Material donation** - Contractors can donate unused supplies 3. **Green disposal** - Ask about recycled content processing 4. **Job site recycling** - Separate materials at source

Estimated Diversion Rates | Project Type | Potential Diversion | |--------------|---------------------| | Kitchen remodel | 30-50% | | Roofing project | 20-40% | | Total renovation | 40-60% | | Demolition | 50-70% |

Our Commitment

We work with disposal facilities that: - Maximize recycling and material recovery - Follow environmental regulations - Properly handle hazardous materials - Support sustainable waste management

Questions about eco-friendly disposal in East Hartford? Call (888) 860-0710!