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Ah, Christmas…

That special time of year when friends and family reunite, overindulgence takes over and we tend to “party like it’s 1999”.

If you are anything like me, Operation Jingle Bells begins a few weeks into November and the house is decorated to within an inch of it’s life!

But, if you’re at the other end of the scale and the thought of Christmas brings on panic attacks, never fear I have the solution for you.

Step 1.

Just like Santa, make a list and check it twice!

If you create a gift list, you’re more likely to stick within your budget. It’s no good spreading Christmas cheer if you spend the next year paying it off.

Step 2.

Plan your Christmas meal.

Remember, it’s your special day too. Ask others to bring a plate of food and reduce the hours spent in the kitchen to allow more time with your loved ones.

Step 3.

Have a waste management plan.

It may sound silly, but in the midst of devouring our favourite meal and crazily opening presents, a lot of recyclable wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and plastic packaging gets mixed in with food waste, resulting in items being taken to landfill instead of recycling yards.

A Sustainable Christmas

It has been said that “rubbish volumes spike by up to 30% at Christmas”, and “through the Summer months (not just Christmas) there is an almost 100% increase in glass waste compared to Autumn”. [1]

Even though we enjoy ourselves a little too much at this time of year, we should always be mindful of our environment.

There are many things we can do to help reduce excess waste, and ensure high volume recycling is achieved.

Don’t Waste An Opportunity

1. When considering presents for family and friends, think about items that don’t need to be packaged or wrapped. With online purchasing at our fingertips, why not gift an e-voucher, concert tickets or experience voucher. This will cut down the need to buy wrapping paper and will save your hip pocket too.
2. Create less waste by buying food in bulk packs.
3. Use or gift rechargeable batteries. Not only does this save money in the long run, it will reduce the amount of batteries being used. If you’ve used regular batteries, make sure you dispose of them properly by taking them to a battery drop off point for recycling.
4. Reuse gift bags or wrapping paper where possible and hand create wrapping materials. This is a great way to get kids involved and will add a personal touch.
5. Compost food waste and let your garden thrive. Using compost on your garden helps reduce water usage too!
6. Re-gift. If you’ve been given a present that doesn’t quite tick the boxes, make sure you drop it off to a charity. They’ll rehouse it where it’s needed the most and it won’t end up in landfill.

While the council does a great job at collecting your recyclable materials, at this crazy time of year an excess soon builds up.

Cheapest Load of Rubbish is available 6 days a week and our team is only too happy to quote to remove your waste or recyclable materials.

With our sorting yard running at full steam, we’re able to recycle up to 80% of waste collected! We pride ourselves on our recycling effort and are always researching new and improved recycling techniques to ensure we’re doing all we can to reduce landfill levels.

Make A Difference

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a Christmas Day with all the trimmings. Some spend the day alone, while others try to scrape together enough ingredients to make a meal.

Why not make a difference in the lives of others by donating money, food, gifts or time. Any donation, big or small can help bring a smile to someone in need.

WATCH THIS SPACE…

We’re currently in the process of partnering with a charity to provide food and toys to children who need it the most. As soon as we have more details we’ll let you know.

It’s Almost Here!

With only 43 days left until Christmas, now is the time to get your plans into action!!

For pre-Chrissie clean ups, don’t forget to give us a call on 9550 1181.

And remember, recycle and reuse and donate don’t accumulate!

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1 –  Veolia.com.au – Waste At Christmas Time

So you’ve written your list and your shopping expedition has been planned like a military operation, but is there something has been forgotten?

Every year, thousands of volunteers around the country give their time purely to help others. Their dedication means so much to so many, and at this time of year it means a whole lot more.

Charities are working overtime to make sure every family around Australia has a happy Christmas, that each child has a gift and that a meal can be shared by all.

For this reason Cheapest Load of Rubbish has decided to be the voice for a very worth cause.

We are proud to announce our partnership with Simply Giving.

This innovative business has developed a way to stretch of our donation dollar further.

By accepting online donations, Simply Giving has saved charities time and money. Staffing, equipment, storage and logistics have decreased and true benefits to those in need have increased, with donated funds targeting specific food and toy packages.

How can you help?

Cheapest Load of Rubbish, through Simply Giving, has chosen to support Anglicare’s “Toys ’n’ Tucker Appeal.

You can help by visiting www.simplygiving.com.au/anglicare.

Choose between a specific gift or a cash donation. No matter your choice, every dollar makes a huge difference to a child that would otherwise go without.

Our target is $5000, so let’s see if we can hit it before Santa arrives!!

Please dig deep, share the Christmas spirit with your fellow countrymen and help those who need it the most.

Thank you everyone for your support, we appreciate it, and we know that every family and child out there that benefits from your charity will appreciate it too.

AT HOME

When we go to the local store and make a purchase we don’t think twice about accepting our goods in a plastic bag. More to the point we don’t think at all about where these bags end up.

Their use is brief but their lifespan endures for up to 1000 years! If plastic bags are to remain as part of our daily ritual, then more effort needs to be made to reuse, recycle and up-cycle.

Yes many supermarkets through the REDcycle Program, have drop off points for unwanted shopping bags but Did You Know that other types of plastic bags are also accepted? Soft plastics of all descriptions can be placed the the collection bins. This means ALL of the following items can be recycled…

• Cereal box liners
• Bread Bags
• frozen food bags
• Biscuit packets
• Bubble Wrap
• Confectionary Bags
• Courier satchels
• Rice and Pasta Bags
• Cling Wrap
• Toilet Paper Bags
• Newspaper Wrap
• Fresh Produce Bags
• Netting Bags
• Squeeze Pouches

“Over 200,000 plastic checkout bags are dumped in landfills every hour,” and “only % of Australia’s plastic bags are currently being recycled.”^[1]

 

We need to drastically lift our game if we’re to going to make a real difference, but if we’re proactive, collect our plastic bags and return them to the store for recycling we CAN make a difference.

IN CONSTRUCTION & AT WORK

Businesses and construction companies now have a social and legal responsibility to dispose of plastic waste in the correct manner.

Where once demolition or office components were taken straight to landfill, we now see materials being sorted and separated into like substances and dropped off at transfer stations and recycling yards.

In New Delhi, “the government has made it mandatory for road developers to use waste plastic along with bituminous mixes to overcome the growing problem of disposal of plastic waste in India’s urban centres.”^[2] Similar practices are being applied in Australia.

In Queensland, James Cook University teamed up with local business Fibercon “to develop a concrete product that is made from recycled plastic.” This product is “reducing the carbon footprint of construction at no additional cost.”

Its through innovations like these that we are seeing landfill levels slow, with aims to see levels reduce altogether.

UPCYCLE IN ACTION

As mentioned above, the REDcycle Program collects soft plastics from drop off points at supermarkets for recycling but do you have any idea of their reapplication?

These soft plastics are changing the construction industry. Not only are plastics being diverted from landfill but they are helping to reduce greenhouse emissions and save energy and water consumption.

Here are some products made from partial or fully recycled plastic and their benefits:

PRODUCT	PRO
Green Pipe	100% Recycled Plastic
Composite Decking	Termite Resistant, Low Maintenance, Water & UV Resistant
Bollards, Fencing, Furniture	Continually Recyclable, Non-Toxic, Washable, Handle Extreme Climates
Concrete	Toughens Concrete in Place of Steel Mesh, Saves CO2 Emissions

DID YOU KNOW…

Cheapest Load of Rubbish Accepts All Types of Plastics

We’ll Remove:

• Plastic Bags and Wrappers
• Bottles and Containers
• PVC Pipes
• Chairs
• Polystyrene
• Vinyl
• Composite Lumbar
• Crates

We offer a specialised hand-loading rubbish removal service Sydney-wide, with our clients spanning from householders to businesses and construction companies.

Upfront quoting and same day services (where possible) are amongst the benefits that we can offer anyone looking for rubbish removal services for their unwanted junk.

Cheapest Load of Rubbish recycles up to 80% off all waste collected so you know that we have the environment in mind!

To find out more about our rubbish removal service and how you can safely remove plastic from your home, office or building site, call 9550 1181 today. Our friendly team are only too happy to discuss your needs.

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1. https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/bags
2. https://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-11-26/news/68582088_1_plastic-waste-road-construction-road-developersx
3. https://advance.qld.gov.au/innovation-movement/qld-innovators/construction/eco-friendly-concrete.aspx

As Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, Let’s Party!” And if todays winds are anything to go by, Sydney is sure ready to party!

So supercharge your spring cleaning and make way for a fresh and clutter free home, business or study environment.

Let’s Tackle This Together – It’s Your Turn First…

1. Energise your mood by playing your favourite music
2. Get creative and write a to-do list
3. Be realistic with your goals and set completion dates
4. Tackle one room, section of your desk or study area at a time

Be Environmentally Conscious

Not everything that needs to thrown in the bin so remember the 4 R’s! To do this Set out 4 boxes and mark them;
Rubbish – Recycle – Rehouse – Retain
The more you can rehouse and recycle, the less you’ll be adding to landfill!
Job Done

Well not quite, that’s where we come in.

Cheapest Load of Rubbish has a service that’s second to none. With over 25 years experience we’ve seen it all.

We offer 2 men per truck – this means you don’t lift a finger! While you’re enjoying your favourite cup of tea or coffee, our skilled rubbish removal team has the job under control, leaving your space clear and uncluttered, ready for that spring-time party.

The Choice Is Yours

By choosing Cheapest Load of Rubbish, you know the environment wins because by sorting each load of rubbish at our Sydney warehouse, we’re able to recycle up to 80% of waste.

For our business and office customers, we can arrange weekly, fortnightly or monthly recycling pick ups. We’ll even provide the recycle bin to help you on your way.

For further information on how we can help supercharge your spring clean out, call 9550 1181.

Happy Cleaning!