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Reduce, reuse, recycle: find tips on how to reduce waste, how recycling works, and learn more about how we keep junk out of the landfill.

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Where does your junk go? The top 3 items junk recyclers haul away

Ever wonder what happens to your junk after we haul it away? Follow along on the journey your junk takes once it's in the truck.
Old broken brown bicycle

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How to recycle a bicycle

Do you have old bikes lying around that you’re not sure what to do with? Check out how to dispose of them in an environmentally friendly way!
Workers picking up garbage in a forest

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How to celebrate earth day

Earth Day is a great occasion to help out our planet, but why limit it to only once a year? Check out our 5 ways to embrace Earth Day, every day!
1800-GOT-JUNK? truck team TOM's standing in front of their truck

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1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Your friendly neighbourhood junk recyclers

Wondering what happens to your junk when we take it away? Here's how we recycle some of the most common types of junk we come across each day.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? crew removing a cabinet furniture item

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Clothes, houseware and furniture donation: What do thrift stores accept?

Can you donate a table with scratches on it? Here are some tips that outline what charity thrift stores take and what may have to be recycled instead.
Multiple hazardous open paint cans of varying color

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How to ensure toxic waste disposal is done safely

Decluttering? Beware of toxic products. Here's what to do with things like paints, cleaners, oils, pool chemicals, batteries, and pesticides.