If your waste was rejected due to sorting errors, weight limits, or being non-compliant, you can typically file a complaint with your local sanitation department. However, this often requires waiting until your next scheduled day. For an immediate solution, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can remove the rejected items right away, handling all the sorting and heavy lifting for you.

Most city services have strict bans on hazardous materials and "hard-to-haul" items. This often includes:

• Automotive: Tires, gas tanks, and car batteries.
• Chemicals: Liquid paint, bleach, pesticides, and propane tanks.
• Bulk Items: Large appliances, furniture, and electronics often require a separate, pre-booked appointment.

Common reasons for skipped pickups include overfilled bins (lids must be securely closed), bins being too heavy for manual lifting, or improper sorting of organic and recyclable materials. If you’re over the limit, we can haul away the excess so you can start the week with an empty bin.

The simple answer is no, because it is illegal to throw batteries in the trash! Never throw batteries or items that contain batteries in the trash or recycling bins. Most batteries, regardless of type, contain toxic chemicals such as ion, cadmium, lead, lithium, or sulfuric acid. Batteries can cause fires in recycling facilities. If old batteries go into a landfill, the toxic pollutants can leak out and damage fragile ecosystems and contaminate groundwater. Batteries must be removed from devices, separated from regular household trash, and disposed of properly.

If you miss your garbage truck and have too much trash to wait until the next collection day, there are other trash pickup options in your area.

The first option is to take your trash to your local dump or recycling center. However, taking your trash there yourself means sorting it, loading and unloading it, and taking time out of your day.

Save yourself the stress and let 1-800-GOT-JUNK? take your trash for you. We are fully insured, do all the heavy lifting, and recycle whenever possible to save you time and put your mind at ease.

Reducing waste in your home is easier than you think. Here are some steps to help you get started:

1. Recycle paper, metal, and plastics whenever possible.
2. Buy reusable bags and repurpose your plastic bags.
3. Prepare fresh meals at home rather than eating out and using disposable food containers.
4. Buy bulk items and use reusable containers.
5. Create a compost pile for organic waste.
6. Learn how to patch and repair instead of buying new things when something breaks.
7. Use reusable dishes instead of one-time-use disposable plates.
8. Upcycle broken items into new ones.
9. Always donate old items before throwing them in the trash.

Reducing food waste at home requires discipline, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here’s a list of ways you can cut back on creating food waste at home:

1. Shop for food with a plan in mind.
2. Avoid over-portioning.
3. When you have leftovers, eat them.
4. Learn how to properly store your food for maximum shelf life.
5. Organize your pantry and fridge so that it works for you.
6. Only buy food you believe you will eat.
7. Keep track of what and how much you are throwing away.
8. Start meal prepping.
9. Never shop hungry.
10. Freeze and preserve extra fruits and vegetables.
11. Buy fresh foods that will stay ripe until you eat them.

Plastic makes up a large amount of solid waste in landfills and can take centuries to break down. Unfortunately, the more plastic is used, the more valuable space it takes up in landfills.

However, there are several ways you can help reduce plastic waste:

1. Buy cardboard box products instead of plastic bottles.
2. Use bulk bins and reusable bags instead of one-time purchases.
3. Switch from plastic straws to paper or metal ones.
4. Stop chewing gum - it’s made of plastic or synthetic rubber.
5. Use reusable containers at home.
6. Bring your own take-out bag instead of using the styrofoam containers most restaurants use.
7. Switch from disposable lighters to matches or a refillable one.
8. If you can manage, cloth diapers generally have a lesser impact on the environment than standard disposable diapers.
9. Use metal silverware instead of plasticware at home.
10. If you like juices, make them fresh instead of buying them in a plastic bottle.
11. Create your own cleaning products with simple ingredients from home.
12. Switch from disposable razor blades to a razor with replaceable blades.
13. Instead of buying pre-packaged bread, make your own.
14. If you’re buying meat, buy it from the deli and wrap it in paper.
15. Switch from plastic bottle soap containers to bar soaps.
16. Avoid deodorants or antiperspirants that come in plastic containers - there are many healthier alternatives.
17. Instead of using an air freshener, light a candle.

After garbage is collected, it goes to a landfill to be sorted. The materials are separated by trash and recyclable items. The trash is dumped in the landfill to be plowed and separated into various deposits. There are systems in place to capture the leaking chemicals and air pollutants. There are also systems to convert these toxins into energy.