Can I Recycle My Pizza Boxes? Greasy pizza boxes can ruin good cardboard. Water is used to make new cardboard. Grease from soiled paper products forms an oily layer in the processing water. Clean portions of the pizza box can be placed in your recycling bin. Greasy [...]
Shredding the Myths About Shredded Paper Paper is one of the best items to recycle, whether it’s newspapers, magazines, or brown paper bags. However, one type of paper that isn’t welcome at recycling facilities is shredded paper. One myth is that all paper can be [...]
Your Electronic Waste Guide Our household collections of tablets, smart phones, computers, and cameras are always growing. As our old devices are replaced by the newest gadgets, it can be frustrating to determine what to do with old technology. If TV’s, printers, and computer monitors aren’t disposed of properly, they [...]
Earth Day with Tinley Park Students It's Earth Day again! This year the Fulton School Earth Angels Club in Tinley Park invited us to stop and teach them about recycling. These kids are passionate about recycling! We caught up with them on pajama day and listened to [...]
Newspaper Recycling! A Front to Back Review Learn More About Recycling at Home Online Recycling Guide Does Your Business Need Recycling Service? Free Business Quote The best mornings start off with a cup of hot coffee and the daily news. While online news is [...]
Recycling Egg Cartons at Home Eggs are one of the most popular breakfast items because there are so many different ways to make them- scrambled, omelet, over-easy, hard boiled, etc. But have you ever thought about the correct way to dispose of the egg carton once you’ve finished [...]
How to Dispose of a Propane Tank Propane tanks, also called propane cylinders, are commonly used to fuel stoves, grills, and water heaters. If your propane tank becomes old or broken, you may realize that you’re unsure of how to safely dispose of them. First, what is propane? Propane is similar to [...]
Who Owns My Garbage Cart? People don’t think about their garbage cart very often. But, if your cart breaks or you move to a new home, there might be some confusion about what to do with your cart. First, you might be wondering who owns your garbage cart? Most likely a [...]
Toy Drive for Advocate Children's Hospital Hospital Toy Program December 2016 Starting in November, Homewood Disposal employees began collecting gifts and toys to benefit young patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn. Advocate Children's Hospital has been a blessing to so many of our [...]
Electronics Recycling - Disposal and Pick Up Electronics recycling sounds confusing, but it doesn't have to be! So, Why won't the garbageman take my television? Well the truth is, he can't! Electronics are banned from landfills, so your disposal company cannot take your old television or computer. That's right. Since [...]
