Let’s Talk Trash: Taking Care of Your Green Waste

Have you heard of the term “green waste”? When we talk about “green” waste, we’re not talking about typical biodegradable items you toss in the trash or recycling, we’re talking about the waste produced during yard work or land plot cleanups. With green waste, there’s...

Encouraging Sustainable Habits in Children

A great part about being parents is the chance we have to teach our children and grandchildren about sustainability. A huge responsibility we carry is showing our youth the importance of reducing their negative impact on our planet. Teaching and promoting sustainable...

Recycling Made Simple with a Western Elite Dumpster

At Western Elite, we aim to make recycling easier, so you can do your part to stay green with our help. We pride ourselves on being one of the biggest recyclers in the state of Nevada. We believe that waste removal shouldn’t be done irresponsibly, and as such, we do...

What to Know About Construction Dumpster Rentals

Planning a large construction project means planning ahead for a significant amount of trash, waste, and debris. When you’re generating a fair amount of waste, typical trash bins aren’t likely to do the trick. When planning a well-organized and safe construction site,...

8 Tips to Keep Your Waste in Check This Holiday Season

The holiday season is in full swing and with it come the joys of meeting with loved ones, decorating with cheer, and shopping for that special someone. Although the positives that accompany the holidays are abundant, there are some negatives that can come with them....

Let’s Talk Trash: Talk to Your Kids About the Journey of Trash

It can be easy to forget about our trash the moment it leaves our sight on a weekly basis. However, the trash that starts in our home does eventually does work its way elsewhere into the world. As adults, we can simply understand how trash and unwanted junk make its...

Are Your Recycling or Wish-Cycling?

Whenever we place something in our recycling bin versus directly into the trash, our intentions are always pure. We may not even know that what we’re putting into our recycling isn’t actually recyclable at all. This action has been more recently called “wish-cycling”....

Let’s Talk Trash: Grocery Store Basics

The way we chose to look at our consumption levels has changed over the years, and so has the way we look at our trash bin. Over the years, being mindful of waste has changed us, and turned us into more careful consumers. From what we decide to reuse, how we decide to...

Should You Recycle or Upcycle?

Every week, we try to do our very best to sort through and dispose of our recycling properly. We do the research on what can and cannot go into our blue bins—and of course—how to make sure our waste is readily prepared for the future recycling process. But once we put...

Home Composting Made Easy

In one of our previous blogs, we talked about some simple tips to get you started on your own compost pile. We discussed what food waste you should compost and what items you should steer clear of. So many people assume that composting is a tool they can’t utilize in...