‘Green Lights Initiative’

Recycling at home or work has become part of our daily routine, but one ubiquitous device that still raises questions over disposal is light bulbs. Do they go out with the normal trash? Get tossed in recycling containers? Do you save them for the next neighborhood e-waste event? The answers aren’t easy, thanks in part to new technologies to Thomas …

How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste

Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special handling when you dispose of them. Orange County residents can dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste items for FREE at any of the County’s four Household Hazardous Waste Collection …

Coastal Clean up day! Saturday, September 21, 2019

California Coastal Cleanup Day welcomes more than 60,000 volunteers who will pick up hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from beaches, lakes, and waterways each year. It brings awareness to the marine litter problem and provides a community event for direct involvement. The event is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, organized by the Ocean Conservancy. California …

Yes, we even handle Hoarding Clean-outs!

Compulsive hoarding is a condition that comes in a variety of forms. In general, hoarding is a condition that affects millions of Americans and their families. There are different ways that people come into possession of the types of items acquired. Items can be acquired in a number of ways. Some examples include compulsive shopping, picking up free items, inheritance, …

What is E-waste and Why should we recycle it??

In 2016, it was estimated that 49 million tons of e-waste got discarded by the world’s population. If current trends continue, that number will rise above 60 million tons in the next few years. The environmental problems confronted by e-waste are a major challenge and it’s getting more serious each year. It’s been estimated that more than 4 million tons …

Heat Awareness!

Hot sunny weather may be perfect for an outing with family and friends but without precautions it can turn deadly for people who work outside. As the environment warms-up, the body tends to warm-up as well. The body’s internal “thermostat” maintains a constant temperature by pumping more blood to the skin and increases production of sweat to reduce your internal …

Small Businesses Support Your Local Community

If you ever feel torn about giving your money to a large corporation, there is a simple solution: work with small businesses! By giving a local small business a try, you end up supporting your community in a number of ways. For one, spending your money with a small business often will keep the money within your community. Small, local …

The 2018 Super Service Award Goes to….

EarthWise Hauling & Junk Removal is proud to announce that we have earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award! EarthWise Hauling & Junk Removal has been listed on Angie’s List since 2012 and is currently the highest rated Southern California service company in the debris removal industry on Angie’s List as well as other review sites! …