Land Pollution: Causes, Effects and Prevention

Land pollution — or the degradation of our soil by outside contaminants — is largely the result of unsustainable agricultural practices, the improper disposal of waste (both hazardous and non-hazardous), mining (often called “mineral extraction”), illegal dumping and littering.  In the 21st century, there isn’t a single surface or space on Earth that hasn’t in […]

Ocean Pollution: Causes, Effects and Prevention

Ocean pollution is a significant environmental issue that poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of our planet. Oceans account for 70 percent of the surface of planet Earth and play a pivotal role in the health of our ecosystem — including land-dwelling animals like ourselves. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]

How Does Littering Affect the Environment?

Littering — or what littering means to us today —  is actually a rather modern problem. It wasn’t until roughly the 1950s that manufacturers began producing a higher volume of litter-generating products and packaging made of materials like plastic. You couldn’t toss a styrofoam cup out of your window back then because there weren’t many […]

How to Dispose of Tree Branches & Stumps

If you’re a homeowner, renter, or business owner wondering how to dispose of tree branches, there are numerous options available to you. Whether you’re dealing with the fallout from an unexpected storm, freeze, or an older tree has simply reached the end of its life, the debris from such an event can overtake your yard. […]

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 […]

Yard Waste Removal & Disposal Guide

If you have a yard to maintain, you’ll need to know a thing or two about yard waste removal. It isn’t as easy as throwing yard debris into the trash. To help you sort through your options, Texas Disposal Systems has compiled our top recommendations for disposing of yard waste the smart and easy way. […]

Back to School With Better Waste Processing Practices

For many, the 2022-2023 school year is a return to academic normalcy after a variety of learning arrangements, whether full-time remote, hybrid or a little of both.   As with any return, it takes some adjustment to get back into the swing of things. Students, faculty and staff are returning to an environment they’ve been in […]

6 Reasons Your Business Should Compost

Most people know compost as broken-down organic material turned back into soil through the use of sun, water, air and plenty of time. But did you know that compost is more nutrient-rich than typical soils and has many additional benefits?   The process of transforming food scraps into nutrient-dense soil can take as little as six […]

5 Ways To Give New Life To Old Concrete

Globally, more than 4.4 billion tons of concrete are produced annually. We use concrete in commercial and residential building projects, and it continues to provide a strong foundation for our city and state’s rapid growth.    What happens when old concrete is demolished, though? Many tons of concrete are removed and broken down during the demolition […]

5 Waste Processing Partnership Business Benefits

Why do we do things the right way when it comes to waste? A whole list of reasons probably comes to mind – to make our surrounding areas clean and pleasant; to take care of the environment; to keep people and our communities healthy, the list goes on.  Did you know that choosing the right […]