Pest Control, Herbicides, and Dangers to the Environment Pesticides are very useful in getting rid of insects, weeds, and other pests. About 90% of households use herbicides or pest control, which amounts to over 70 million pounds per year (Earth 911). Never Pour Down [...]
Is America Over-Recycling? Recycling Wrong, Leads to Contamination American recycling practices need to change. All-in-one recycling bins and carts are currently contaminated with material that cannot be recycled. Contamination is simply any material that is not accepted in curbside recycling collection. In recent decades, as the harmful effects of [...]
Landscaping Clean up and Disposal The importance of landscaping Planning on selling your home? Or maybe you just bought one? When landscaping is done well, it greatly adds to your property value and tremendously increases curb appeal. Overgrown shrubs, dying trees, and messy vines not only create an eyesore, but [...]
Demolition Clean Up - Hauling and Disposal Transportation for Your Demolition Waste Whether you’re taking on a large commercial project or a residential job, Homewood Disposal is ready to cater to your demolition needs. We know demolition creates heavy debris that requires removal. Your trash, materials, [...]
Special Waste - Asbestos Transportation and Disposal Safe Hauling and Disposal of Asbestos Once used as a great insulator in many residential homes and commercial buildings is now banned due to its harmful effects on the environment and health. Between 1900 and [...]
Contaminated Soil - Special Hauling and Disposal What is Contaminated Soil? Contaminated soil contains any substance that exceeds naturally-occurring levels and poses a health risk. Commercial areas and former industrial sites are at the biggest risk for soil contamination. Some of the most common contaminants in commercial [...]
What is Yard Waste? Yard Grooming Your weekend was well spent mowing the lawn, trimming the trees and pruning the shrubs. Where does all the yard waste go? Your grass clippings, twigs and limbs, and the shrubs you pruned are all considered yard waste. Each year around 216 pounds of [...]
Rules for Homeowner E-Waste Disposal Why Do Electronics Require Special Disposal? Did you know your electronic products contain hazardous materials? Yep, your old flat screen TV, laptop, iPod, and gaming console all contain hazardous chemicals. In 2012, the state of Illinois banned the disposal of electronics into landfills under the [...]
What is E-Waste? What is it? Do I have Electronic Waste? How do I get rid of it? E-Waste is any electronic device that is unwanted. Cell phones, computers, laptops, tables, appliances, and more can all become e-waste. Some of this electronic waste can contain toxic materials such [...]
Construction and Demolition - Street Sweeping Minimizes pollution Prevents waste from entering storm drains Extends the life of your surface Prevents erosion Avoid being cited for job site debris on public streets, unclean work conditions, or creating an eyesore. Construction site street [...]
