Celebrating Texas Recycles Day 2024
On a planet with islands of trash in the ocean and over 1.8 million acres of land taken up by landfills, recycling is an important practice that helps give items a second (or third, fourth or fifth) life. However, each city, county and state has different guidelines as to which items can and cannot be […]
How to Dispose of Styrofoam
Styrofoam, a brand name for expanded polystyrene (EPS), is a lightweight, versatile material commonly used in products ranging from food containers and coffee cups, to packaging and insulation. While its practicality and insulating properties make it a popular choice, styrofoam poses significant environmental challenges due to its non-biodegradable nature — it can persist in the environment […]
What is Single-Stream Recycling?
Single-stream recycling is a system in which all recyclables are mixed together during disposal. A collection truck collects the recyclable materials together and takes the items to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where they are sorted. At the MRF, recyclable materials such as plastic, glass, cardboard, newspaper and aluminum are removed and thoroughly sorted. Once […]
Recycling Numbers: Which Plastics Are Recyclable?
Recycling plastics can be a complicated and frustrating process, which is just one reason why the United Nations Environmental Programme estimates that less than 10 percent of the seven billion tons of plastic waste generated globally has been recycled. While it may feel like the numbers are against us, there’s still a lot of good […]
Celebrating Texas Recycles Day 2023
On a planet with islands of trash in the ocean and over 1.8 million acres of land taken up by landfills, recycling is an important practice that helps give items a second (or third, fourth or fifth) life. However, each city, county and state has different guidelines as to which items can and cannot be […]
How to Make an Easy DIY Garbage Truck Costume Using Recycled Materials
Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday may look different this year, many parents are still working hard to make sure their children can enjoy the holiday safely. A big part of celebrating Halloween is getting into costume, and that’s still true this year. No matter if you plan on trick-or-treating or not, a costume […]
How to Dispose of Large Items the Right Way
If you’re spring cleaning, redecorating, or clearing away the clutter after a move, you may find yourself wondering how to dispose of large items like appliances, furniture, or mattresses. One thing’s for sure: you certainly shouldn’t just dump bulky items on the curb and hope for the best. With this guide, Texas Disposal Systems teaches […]
How To Recycle Plastic and Paper Bags
Earth Day is in the Bag – Disposing of Plastic and Paper Bags Here at TDS, we get a lot of questions from people about whether or not they can recycle certain types of bags. With all of the different types of bags out there, it’s not surprising that people can get confused. This is […]
Tips and Tools for Staying Green While at Home With Your Kids in 2021
With a new year well underway, it’s hard to believe that it’s been over a year since the start of the pandemic. Over the past year, we’ve all had to adjust to major lifestyle changes to stay at home as much as possible. We’ve postponed vacations and celebrations, started working from home, and transitioned schools […]
How to Properly Dispose of Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste requires unique disposal protocols, much more so than the waste thrown out with your regular trash and recycling pickup. Those protocols can be complicated, but fortunately, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works alongside individuals and businesses to help protect people and the environment from mishandled hazardous waste. What is Hazardous Waste? So what […]
