Years ago, garbage was the stuff you put out on the curb side and it simply disappeared. Of course, we still generate as much, if not more garbage, but with landfill sites filling up, there is a reassessment of what we consider garbage and what is considered to be a recyclable. With more of what we find in our homes made of recyclable materials, waste disposal in Aurora is becoming more complicated.
How to get rid of garbage:
The three Rs:
The three Rs make sense and we all know what they are. Reduce the amount of products that you buy which are packed excessively, reuse articles that might otherwise be discarded and give things to people who can use them over rather than throw them out. Reducing, reusing and recycling … the three Rs.
Many recycling centers pay good money for recyclable materials such as aluminum cans and old newspapers and cardboard. Garbage collectors are beginning to collect material for recycling and even governments are getting involved by offering residents rebates if they segregate their waste into recyclables and organics. It is even better when waste disposal Aurora considers organic material as ideal for compost heaps. With a combination of recyclables and organics out of the “garbage loop.” The volume can be dramatically reduced.
Sell it:
A garage sale is nothing more than a giant trash can, except this can is full of money. Garage sales are wonderful for those who wish to rid themselves of unwanted toys, furniture, old computers, etc. and for those who wish to pick up things at bargain prices. There are people who will take old TVs and computers off your hands; they in turn reclaim valuable metals that they sell. They make a little money and you do not have to pay to have this hazardous waste taken away.
Compost:
One of the best ways for waste disposal in Aurora is to send it back where it came from, the earth. The food that once was sent down the garbage disposal is now being put to composting. This small effort saves the community from having to enlarge the waste treatment plants and you can eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers.
Be careful:
For the good of everybody, hazardous wastes must be treated with care. Paints, old electronics, chemicals and other materials which can poison landfills must be dealt with by professionals.
Reward best practice:
No matter how much recycling and composting is done, there will still be garbage which needs to be collected and disposed of. Once you have pared your waste to the minimum, find out where it goes. If your waste does not go to a landfill that produces bio-fuels and methane, then consider getting a collector who uses a landfill that serves multiple purposes.
