Trash Control Blog
From tips on setting up new trash service to guides on choosing the right dumpster for your next project, the Trash Control blog covers the waste collection topics that matter to homeowners, contractors, and businesses across the greater Charlotte area. We write about what we know because we have been doing this work locally for approximately 20 years. If you have a question about garbage pickup, roll-off rentals, or commercial waste service, there is a good chance the answer is here.
Commercial Waste Service in the Albemarle, Locust, and Midland Corridor
Business owners and property managers in Albemarle, Locust, Midland, and the broader Stanly County and eastern Cabarrus County corridor face a common challenge when looking
The Technology Behind Trash Control’s Reliable Service
Reliable garbage pickup is not an accident. On the customer’s end, it looks simple: the truck shows up, the tote gets emptied, and life moves
Trash and Waste Collection Service in Indian Land and Lancaster County, SC
Indian Land and the broader Lancaster County, South Carolina corridor have grown substantially over the past decade and continue to add new residential communities, commercial
Trash Service for HOAs and Managed Communities: What Property Managers Need to Know
Managing trash service for a homeowners association or a planned residential community is a different challenge than managing a single residential account. You are responsible
How Contractors in the Fort Mill Area Can Streamline Job Site Waste Management
Fort Mill and the surrounding York County corridor have been among the fastest-growing construction markets in the Southeast for several consecutive years. New residential communities,
Curbside Trash Service 101: Tote Placement, Pickup Day Rules, and What Customers Get Wrong
Residential garbage pickup is one of those services that most homeowners assume will take care of itself once they sign up. And most of the
What to Do When a Bulky Item Does Not Fit in Your Trash Tote
At some point almost every homeowner ends up standing in their driveway next to a mattress, a broken recliner, an old water heater, or a
Roll-Off Dumpster Weight Limits Explained: What Contractors Get Wrong Most Often
Volume is what most contractors think about when they order a roll-off. They look at the job, estimate how much material it will generate, pick
How a Stationary Compactor Can Cut Your Business’s Waste Hauling Costs
For businesses generating high volumes of waste on a consistent basis, the hauling invoice is one of the more controllable operational costs — but only
Deck Removal, Fence Teardown, or Shed Demo: Which Projects Need a Dumpster Rental
Summer is when North Carolina homeowners tackle the outdoor projects that have been on the list since winter. Deck replacements, fence removals, shed demos, and
What to Look for in a Commercial Waste Hauler: A Small Business Owner’s Checklist
Most small business owners choose a commercial waste hauler the same way they make dozens of other vendor decisions: someone calls, the price sounds reasonable,
Holiday Trash Pickup Schedules: How to Make Sure You Never Miss a Pickup
Holiday weeks are the most common time for residential garbage pickup to go sideways. Your normal pickup day falls on or near a holiday, the