As a homeowner, you’re likely accumulating a lot of waste over the course of a few days/weeks, and it’s important that if you’re not properly recycling or throwing it out, you do something productive with it all. Below are just a few upcycling projects to think about when it comes to your waste and how you can give it new life without being too wasteful!Bottle DecorationsBottles made from glass can be a critical and extremely useful part of your arsenal of upcycled goods. Their long necks allow you to use them as mini vases, holders for pens/pencils, and even as an apparatus to store things ..read more

If you haven’t navigated to our site or asked a question in a while -- or you’re just curious about the waste process at home, make sure you figure out what’s what at home, and decide on what you’re required to do with your waste, recycling, and any other processes that deal with waste at your home. Below are a few FAQ’s to keep in mind and consider when thinking about your residential and commercial waste. WHAT CAN AND CANNOT GO IN THE GARBAGE?For the safety of City Carting workers please remember to double-bag harmful products before discarding in your regular garbage, and please do not di ..read more

As a business owner -- whether you’re in a retail setting or a corporate office, there’s going to be garbage. Where there’s garbage, there’s odors, buildup, and mess. So when your business is overflowing with bags, food, paper, electronics, and other items, it’s essential to enlist the help of someone who can take it all away and keep your space tidy and clean. That’s where we come in! See below a few options you have as a partner of City Carting: Front/Rear LoadIf you’re looking to throw away a decent amount of garbage but need bins, large enough to hold it, a front or rear load container i ..read more

Walking into your home after a long day of work is supposed to be a relaxing feeling, as you kick off your shoes and plop onto the couch. But when you stroll in and the first thing you’re greeted with is a foul odor, a relaxing night can be overshadowed by the smell permeating through the rooms you’re intending on relaxing in. Below are a few tips and tricks to follow to rid your home of bad odors and keep it smelling fresh and relaxing all year long! DisinfectBacteria grows quite literally, everywhere. Closer to your sinks and garbage disposal, the amount of bacteria can be much higher, and ..read more

With 2020 being a new decade, it’s worth taking a look at some of the things that have occurred in the years past, and adapt or adopt new techniques that improve your quality of life, and impact on the environment as you perform them. In terms of cleaning, chemicals readily used at home can pose an airborne threat to you and your family/friends, so it might be time to do away with them! Here are a few things to consider and what you can chuck into the trash and replace this year. Artificial Scents  We know that artificially scented cleaners are better because they make things smell bett ..read more

As a homeowner, priorities run rampant, and it’s important to make sure that everything you do inside your home, helps both you, the people inside, and your home itself. Many people might ask themselves what home health is -- and the answer is quite simple! Measure your home’s health by its air quality, cleanliness, structural integrity, appliance operation and more. To keep all of these things in check, it’s important to take a bit of time and learn what you can do to do so. Routine Maintenance It’s been a while since you’ve called a plumber over to inspect your pipes, right? Likewis ..read more

With Valentine’s Day coming up, your kitchen and dining room will likely be full of candles, chocolates, and red/white floral arrangements -- and while we do agree that your loved ones deserve the attention during the holiday, your home also should be entitled to some recognition as well! This holiday, make sure you’re showing love to the thing that keeps you dry and warm all winter long! Mild Cleaning By taking the time out to do a bit of cleaning on your own, it benefits not only you, but your home as well! A little wall scrubbing and floor cleaning goes a long way, especially when it ..read more

As a homeowner, a routine cleaning schedule is something that you should always strive for, no matter the situation! Even fifteen minutes of free time per day can help straighten up a room in your home -- and multiplying that by 7 days per week can make a huge impact overall! Below are a few ways to keep a steady cleaning regimen at home and how it can benefit you. Fifteen Minute Rule As stated above, fifteen minutes can be the difference between a dirty room and a clean one! Depending on the time it was last cleaned, sometimes this is enough time to do a bit of straightening up, vacu ..read more

Many people will ask themselves, whether they’re a new homeowner or a business owner, if structured waste management is right for them. And while it might not seem like waste management in this capacity is overly necessary or required, there are a few things that provide benefit to those who use it, rather than solve the problem themselves Routine Scheduling Whether you’re part of a business or are just looking for a residential solution, scheduling your trash pickup is easier and easier. Let’s face it, you’re busy, and garbage bags are and should be the last of your concern. Why spen ..read more

Foul odors at home can turn the stomach of almost anyone within a radius to smell it -- and it can really make your home feel anything but cozy! However with that in mind, there are things you can do to combat the issue of a foul odor or less than appealing buildup within the house. Here are a few things you can try to get rid of the odors. Check Your Garbages More often than not, your garbage contributes to most of the foul odors found in a home. If you’ve been unsuccessfully emptying the bin and cleaning out the inside, you might be experiencing a foul odor from items and liquids left ..read more