Managing Unwanted Items Using the 3Rs
When it comes to managing your unwanted items, focus on the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle).
Move In and Move Out Guides
Moving in/out can create a lot of waste, which can quickly get overwhelming. Learning ways to responsibly dispose of unwanted items, garbage, and recycling before moving day will help prevent illegal dumping and make moving day easy.
Residents living in apartments and condos:
Residents living in houses:
Managing Unwanted Items Without a Vehicle
So you've got some unwanted items, but you're lacking a set of wheels? No sweat! Moving without a vehicle doesn't have to be a headache. Check out these hassle-free ways to give your stuff a new home:
- Reach Out to Your Crew: Shoot a quick email or post on social media to see if any friends or family members can help.
- Go Digital: Post your items on online platforms and mention that pick-up is necessary. You'll be amazed at how quickly someone might swoop in to take your stuff off your hands.
- Give Back: Search for the item on What Goes Where to find charities that offer free pick-up services.
- Share the Ride: Take advantages of carshare co-ops or services, you can easily book a vehicle to transport your items to donation centers or recycling facilities.
Illegal Dumping and Waste Abandonment
Illegal dumping and waste abandonment isn't just a harmless act of leaving stuff lying around—it's breaking the law. Illegal Dumping is when people purposefully ditch their unwanted items in public spaces instead of dealing with it responsibly. Waste abandonment is similar—it's when items end up on boulevards or get dumped on charities, often with good intentions but leading to a mess.
Preventing Illegal Dumping in Your Neighborhood
Dumping junk in the wrong places isn't cool. It messes up the environment, makes the area look gross, and sends the message that it's okay to break the rules. If you manage or own a building and there is repeated illegal dumping around your street or lane, here's what you can do:
- Build a private garbage enclosure.
- Set up security cameras with warning signs.
- Keep dumpsters and waste containers locked up tight.
