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 […]
Illegal Dumping: The Problem with Unpermitted Waste Disposal
Most of us want to live in a safe and clean world, but when illegal dumping occurs, our communities and environment are threatened. Discarded items in locations such as the woods or vacant parking lots are eyesores and can be hazardous to people and wildlife. What is Illegal Dumping? Illegal dumping refers to the unlawful […]
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 […]