Waste management is critical for keeping your place not only looking neat, but also for health and hygienic reasons. When deciding upon a company to take care of your waste management needs, you want someone who is going to be professional, reliable and prompt. Anything less may mean you’ll be attracting vermin or exposing your family to other unnecessary problems. Many areas have garbage pickup available, but for those times when you have needs that go beyond the status quo, it helps to know who to turn to for help.
- City of Houston SWMD– The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) has as its mission the provision of “solid waste services to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective.” The SWMD works hard to ensure that it meets that mission by providing great service to the residents of the Houston area. They do things in a manner that's both efficient and cost effective by relying on innovations in the field and through employee suggestion. Who knows better than front-line staff what works and doesn’t work? SWMD also provides the consumer with a guide to all the services they offer through the resource called “Trash Facts,” available in English and Spanish, as well as providing you with contact numbers to find out about recycling centers, dead animal pick up, household hazardous waste and other services.
- Republic Services – If you are in need of affordable dumpster service, check into Republic Services. For individuals who are moving, remodeling, landscaping, cleaning or downsizing, this service will meet your needs. You can rent a dumpster through MyBlueDumpster.com, and they will help you choose the size that fits your project. If needed, you can have access to a forklift for very heavy or overly bulky materials. Other services offered are sharps and needle disposal, trash and solid waste, recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste. For reasonably priced, professional service, give Republic a call and let them help you get rid of the mess.
- Brown Aerobic – This family owned and operated company has been in business for many years, and has the expertise to help fulfill your septic needs. Whether it’s installation, repair or maintenance, Brown Aerobic can help. Their prices are competitive, and they are licensed and insured to meet all of the regulatory requirements as determined by the septic industry. They will repair any brand of aerobic septic system, and replace failing components. They also provide Hydro-jetting /pipe cleaning if your drain or pipes are clogged or blocked. Remember: sanitation is about more than managing just the waste you toss into a garbage can.
- WCA Waste Corporation – The curbside service offered by WCA makes you feel good about taking out the trash. They offer a wide range of home waste services. Included in the services are general household garbage, yard waste, white goods, heavy trash pickup and recycling. Some homeowners may live in an area where the municipality or homeowners association has contracted with WCA for trash pickup. Even if you live in a place where you need to subscribe for individual service, you will most likely save money by allowing WCA to take care of your waste management needs. They can help with large home projects such as remodeling or other construction work. If you have a mess cleaning out your garage, they can help with that, too. Roll-off containers are available for your use for large projects. You fill up the container, and WCA will do the rest.
- Waste Management (WM)– This is one of the nation’s leading providers in the waste management industry. Among the residential services provided are bulk waste removal, solid household waste removal, curbside recycling pickup, dumpsters, yard waste removal and fluorescent bulb and battery recycling. They also have a recycle by mail program for recycling CFL bulbs, batteries, paper, plastic and metal. For materials that won’t easily fit in the recycling bin or items that are too large for curbside pickup, WM has services that can handle your special needs. Just give them a call and let them know of what you need to dispose.
Ask around and check reviews and recommendations. Comparison shopping will help you find the best service for your budget. Not paying attention to the little details can be costly as well as embarrassing if your waste removal doesn’t happen in a timely or efficient manner. Don’t be afraid to ask questions you may have about the service you are acquiring. It’s much better to ask and feel confident that your particular situation is going to be handled properly than not ask and find out later that things are considerably different from what you expected.
Resources:
http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/
http://www.yellowpages.com/houston-tx/garbage-collection?g=Houston%2C+TX...
