On average, Americans produce about 280 million tons of garbage each year. While most of this is standard kitchen garbage, a significant portion of it is large items. Unlike a simple bag of trash, these bulk items aren’t always so easy or cheap to dispose of. This is evidenced by how much bulk trash is dumped illegally. This creates both an eyesore and a health hazard, so it’s important to dispose of it properly. Fortunately, there are a number of options available that make this easier. Here’s how to get rid of bulk trash.

Curbside

Oftentimes, the easiest way to get rid of big items you don’t want is to leave them on the curbside. Most cities have bulk waste pickup programs that will pick these things up regularly, albeit infrequently. There’s also the possibility that someone in the area may come and collect it for scrap. The country is full of people who make a living doing this, and it provides you with a quick and convenient way to dispose of bulky items.

The Dump

In most places, you can drive your bulk trash to the local landfill and dispose of it there. However, this can be expensive and may only be worth the cost if you have a large haul.

City Drop-Off

Some cities have programs in place that allow you to easily dispose of bulk waste. Such programs maintain several drop-off points in the area for people to leave their trash. Unfortunately, not all cities have these programs, and they still require you to load, transport, and unload things yourself. This can pose an injury risk, use up valuable time, and cost a lot of money in gasoline. Furthermore, the closest drop-off point may still be further away than is practical.

Garbage Removal Services

The best option by far is to hire a garbage removal service. For a fee, these companies will come to your home, load up your unwanted trash into a truck and haul it away. You’ll never have to become physically involved in the process. Use TalkLocal to find a reputable garbage removal service near you. We will connect you with up to three local professionals in just minutes!

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