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How to Keep Pests Out of Your Dumpster

Rental dumpsters are an easy and convenient way to accommodate the waste removal needs of any home improvement project. Unfortunately, many critters view these dumpsters as a source of food and shelter. Use these tips from 866 We Junk It to move forward with your next project without opening the door for pests.

  • Lock it down. The most effective way to keep rodents out of your dumpster is by sealing off their entry points. The best way to do this is by making sure your dumpster has a tight-fitting lid, and locking it up at the end of every day. This will help keep people out of your dumpster as well.

  • Use repellents. Using a scent or taste that animals find unpleasant is a good way to keep them away from your garbage. Many people use bleach or ammonia for this, but chemicals like these are bad for the environment and potentially toxic to animals. Hot pepper powder is a cheaper, more humane, and equally as effective alternative.

  • Place your dumpster wisely. Be aware of the surroundings of your dumpster. Rodents are excellent climbers and very intelligent – they can, and will, use surrounding objects to help them get into your dumpster. Make sure you keep yours away from walls, fences, and drain pipes if possible.

  • Clean up. Nothing invites animals into your garbage like a big mess. Cleaning up your work site will make your dumpster less likely to attract animals. Remove any loose debris around the dumpster and hose down the area before nightfall.

Check out the Department of Health website for more ways to keep critters out of your dumpster.

866 We Junk It provides dumpster rentals and junk removal services in New York City, Nassau County, and Western Suffolk County, Long Island. Visit our website or call us at 866-935-8654 to get started with a free estimate.

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5 Home Improvement Projects You Should Get Done this Summer

Summer is the perfect time for beaches, barbecuing, and home improvement. That’s right, summertime is the best time of the year to check some of those projects off of your to-do list. Depending on where you live, the warmer months can provide an ideal climate for certain home renovations, such as:

New Driveway Repaving

Asphalt paving ideally requires warm temperatures to prevent the freshly-paved cement from cooling and hardening too quickly. This gives your contractor more time to create a smooth, level surface before the asphalt completely cures.

Landscape Remodeling

A little bit of landscaping can go a long way towards your home’s curb appeal. Take advantage of the nice weather by beautifying your home from the outside in. Popular summer landscaping projects include garden mulching, tree removal, and patio installation.

Home Residing

Replacing your home’s siding is no small task, and it will leave you more exposed to the elements. Doing this during the wintertime will lead to freezing temperatures in your home and the potential for burst pipes.

Kitchen Renovation

Kitchens are one of the most popular rooms to renovate for homeowners. Plan your kitchen remodel during the summer so you can take advantage of cooking outside. This can help save you tons of money by preventing eating out every night.

New Window Installation

Are your energy bills spiking this summer due to the cost of running your air conditioner? Installing energy-efficient windows can help keep cold air in your home, while keeping heat from the sun out.

When planning a home improvement or renovation, it is always important to account for waste removal. Many of these projects will generate large amounts of garbage – much more than can fit into your trash can.

That’s where 1-866-We-Junk-It comes in. We offer rental dumpsters and junk removal services to homeowners across Long Island and New York City. Call us today for a free quote at 866-935-8654.

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4 Occasions That Require a Dumpster Rental

You often see dumpsters outside of commercial properties and construction sites, but residential homeowners can also benefit from these giant waste containers. Here are four occasions and projects in particular that can be made much easier by renting a dumpster.

Home Improvement Work

Home improvements projects and renovations often generate a lot of garbage – much more than can fit in your standard garbage can. Whether you are remodeling your kitchen, re-shingling your roof, or replacing your siding, you will need a storage container big enough to accommodate your waste.

Landscaping Project

Your home’s landscape plays a big role in curb appeal, which is why many homeowners do everything they can to keep theirs in tip-top shape. This often includes tasks such as debris clean up, re-mulching, and masonry installations – all of which will require a waste management solution.

Clean Out

De-cluttering is one of the top priorities for many homeowners. Our basements, attics, garages, and sheds often become warehouses for our old junk, but not to worry. With a dumpster rental and a weekend dedicated to cleaning, you can have the clutter-free home you’ve always wanted.

Planning a Move

Moving to a new home is something almost all of us will experience at one point or another. Renting a dumpster can not only help you sell your home, it can also make your move easier by minimizing the size of your haul.

Do you live in New York City or Long Island? Trust 1-866-We-Junk-It for all of your dumpster rental needs. We are fully licensed and insured, and have been serving Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the five boroughs of NYC for more than 20 years. We even offer same-day service for last minute projects. Call us today for a free estimate at 866-935-8654.

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3 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Time to Clean Out Your Garage

Have
you been putting off cleaning your garage? Well, there is no time
like the present, and that is especially true during the winter
months. Read below to learn why the wintertime is the perfect time to
get your garage straightened out.

Protect Your Car

If you
live in a cold climate, such as New York, snow is nothing new to you.
Unfortunately, our cars don’t take too well to winter weather, as it
can cause your battery to freeze, tires to deflate, and paint to
fade. One way to avoid these problems is by storing your car in the
garage to shelter it from these harsh conditions, which you can’t do
if it is filled with junk.

It’s Winter-Friendly

Let’s
face it: there’s not a whole lot of home improvement and cleaning
projects that you can do in the winter. Luckily, cleaning your garage
doesn’t require you to go outside, so you can still do it even when
the weather outside is frightful.

Get a Head Start On
Spring Cleaning

By the
time spring rolls around, most of us have a cleaning list that is a
mile long. By being proactive and taking the time to clean out your
garage now, you will have one less thing to do when it is time to
start your spring cleaning.
If you
have a lot to clean out of your garage, you may need a dumpster to
hold all of your junk. If you live in New York City, Nassau County,
or Suffolk County, 1-866-We-Junk-It can accommodate. We offer
affordable rental dumpsters and junk removal services to Long Island
and NYC. Call 866-935-8654 for a free quote.
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4 Snow Day Home Improvement Projects

Winter
came a little late to Long Island this year, but it’s definitely here
now. After a blizzard last month and a couple small storms since,
Nassau and Suffolk County residents can prepare for even more snow
this week.
Snowy
days don’t mean you should spend the whole time sitting on your
couch, though. Turn your snow day into a go day with these four home
improvement project ideas:

Paint

Painting a room can be a long, tedious job – which is why a snow
day is the perfect excuse to get it done. Just make sure to gather
your supplies a day or two ahead of time, unless you already have
extra unopened paint cans lying around.

Create

The internet is FULL of DIY craft ideas. A quick search on Google or
Pinterest can easily keep you occupied for an entire snow day, if not
several. Turn that antique in the attic into a decorative
masterpiece, or upcycle a piece of junk into something useful. The
possibilities are endless.

Clean

If you are going to be stuck inside for the entire day, don’t you at
least want to be stuck somewhere clean? Clean the bathroom, under you
bed, the hallway closet, or dust and vacuum the house like you have
been meaning to do for the past two months.

Organize

There’s a fine line between cleaning and organizing, but you can’t go
wrong with either when you are snowed in. We all have that one junk
drawer that could stand to be straightened out, or maybe you suddenly
need a map to find the food in your refrigerator. Whatever it is that
you want to organize, pick it and get going!
If you have any upcoming projects that will generate lots of garbage,
866-We-Junk-It is here to help. We offer dumpster rentals and junk
removal services to Long Island, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and
Queens. We always arrive on time, and leave the job site cleaner than
we found it. Visit our website for a free quote, or call us at
866-935-8654.
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5 Items Your Garbage Company Won’t Collect

One problem that still faces many
homeowners is the process of getting rid of large quantities of junk.
Take these five items for example, your normal garbage company
probably won’t pick them up.

1. Old Furniture

Got an old couch you want to get rid
of? Don’t leave it out on your curb, chances are your garbage
company won’t pick it up. Your best bets are breaking it up into
small pieces or donating it to a local Goodwill.

2. Car Tires

Old car tires are too big to throw away
in the garbage, too heavy to bag, and unless you have high-powered
tools, too difficult to break down. Recycle them instead, tire rubber
can be used in turf fields, playgrounds, and sneakers.

3. Appliances

Appliances are simply too big to throw
away, and some of them contain hazardous materials that can’t be
deposited into a landfill. Refrigerators, for example, must be
properly drained of their refrigerant before they can be thrown away
or recycled.

4. Roofing/Construction Materials

Did you recently re-shingle your roof,
or do another large-scale home improvement project? If your
contractor doesn’t include waste disposal as part of their job, you
could be stuck getting rid of tons (literally) of garbage and
materials yourself.

5. Anything Not Bagged Up

No matter what you are trying to throw
away, you better make sure it’s bagged up. Even the smallest,
simplest of items will be turned down if they aren’t packaged
properly.
If you live on Long Island or in New
York City, you don’t have to depend on your town collection service
to dispose of these items. 866-We-Junk it provides dumpster rentals
and junk removal services to Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the
five boroughs. Call us for a free quote at 866-935-8654, or contact us online.