Category: Blog
Getting Ready for a Move? Here’s What You Should Know
Posted on: March 22, 2018
You’re moving. It can be a busy, stressful time and the last thing you will probably be thinking about is your trash service. Luckily, we’ve thought about it for you. Here are some things to remember when you’re getting ready to make a big move. Transferring/Canceling Your Service We hope you’re happy with your service... Continue reading
Recycling Isn’t Magic. It’s Business.
Posted on: February 22, 2018
Recycling is one of those things we do that’s become kind of mystical in its significance. We know it’s good for the environment—it saves energy, helps preserve natural resources and decreases waste. All those completely justified warm and fuzzy feelings make it easy to forget that recycling is also a business and practical business concerns... Continue reading
The Waste We Don’t Want
Posted on: February 8, 2018
Updated: 7/28/21 If you’re a Granger customer, you’ve seen our Waste Acceptance Guidelines on multiple occasions. We publish them at least annually to remind customers what shouldn’t go in the trash. If you’ve ever wondered why some of these items are prohibited or what you can do with them instead, please keep reading. Open, empty... Continue reading
How to Make Your Super Bowl Party Greener
Posted on: January 24, 2018
No matter what your team colors are, it’s a good thing to be green when you’re having a Super Bowl Party (or really any kind of get together with friends and family). Here are some tips for making your get togethers more environmentally friendly. Choose homemade over prepackaged. You know those greasy, cheesy pizza boxes can’t... Continue reading
5 Ways to Connect With Granger in the Middle of the Night
Posted on: January 18, 2018
You know the feeling. It’s 3 a.m. and you’re suffering from insomnia. Instead of counting sheep, you get up and turn on your computer. While you’re logging on, you remember that question you had—the one about your Granger trash service. You can’t give us a call because it’s 3 a.m., but there are ways to... Continue reading
Winter Driving Tips from Your Garbage Man
Posted on: December 7, 2017
Your garbage man has a tough job and at no time is it tougher than in the winter months. When conditions are harsh, roads get treacherous and safety is threatened. Luckily, Granger’s drivers make safety a priority every day. They’re experts at staying safe on the roads, so we thought it might be useful for... Continue reading
Ask Curby: Can I Throw Away Broken Glass?
Posted on: November 10, 2017
Dear Captain CurbySM: I was looking for something in the attic the other day and found some broken pieces of window glass. Is it ok to throw them away in my Curby cart? Should I try to recycle them? Brian P. Jackson Dear Brian: Thanks for asking. Our biggest concern when it comes to throwing... Continue reading
What You Need to Know about Renting a Container
Posted on: October 26, 2017
Most of the time, your Curby cart or bags work just fine, but once in a while, you may have a bit too much trash for that to be practical. Like cleaning out your basement for the first time in 20 years or replacing that leaky roof. For situations like these, if you don’t have... Continue reading
Rinsing Recyclables: Is It Worth It?
Posted on: October 19, 2017
It’s a pretty common best practice to rinse that plastic tub or aluminum can before you toss it in your recycling cart, but some question if it’s really necessary. At Granger, we ask you to rinse bottles, jugs and tubs, and here are a few reasons why: Residue or liquids left in containers can contaminate... Continue reading
Think a Landfill Is Just a Dump? Think Again.
Posted on: September 28, 2017
We encourage everyone to make use of the three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and composting to deal with their waste. It’s good for the environment and your peace of mind. But there are some things out there that just need to be thrown away and go somewhere. Luckily, you can throw these things away knowing... Continue reading
A Star is Born: The History of Captain Curby
Posted on: September 14, 2017
You’ve probably seen his familiar face a lot over the years. He’s the Granger mascot Captain CurbySM, and he loves hanging out with Granger customers and community members, giving high fives and posing for photos. Curby’s story began more than 30 years ago, on September 15, 1983, and like many wonderful things, he started as... Continue reading
Sick of Your Smelly Trash Cart? Here’s How to Keep It Cleaner
Posted on: August 17, 2017
It’s hard to keep your trash from smelling, but there is a way to keep your Curby cart cleaner. Follow these easy tips: Bag all your trash. If your trash is contained in bags, it’s less likely to get into your cart to get it messy. It only makes sense, right? Double bag pet waste... Continue reading
What Happens When You Don’t Break Down Cardboard
Posted on: July 27, 2017
Picture this: You’re getting ready to take your recycling to the drop-off center. You want to recycle in the most environmentally friendly way possible, so you’ve saved your recycling up in your garage for several weeks. Now you’re taking the opportunity to recycle it on your way to an appointment, when you’re going to drive right... Continue reading
Reason #5 to Work at Granger: A Career
Posted on: July 13, 2017
While there are numerous reasons we think working at Granger is second to none (in no order), we’re focusing on one claim—we provide careers. There’s a fair amount of debate about what constitutes a career versus what is just a job, but people seem to agree on a few main points: A job is about... Continue reading
Garbage Man Appreciation Week: Meet Kimberly
Posted on: June 23, 2017
We’re celebrating Garbage Man Appreciation Week by featuring Granger associates. We might not all pick up trash here at Granger, but we’re all garbage men and women. Name: Kimberly Smelker Title: Operations Manager How long have you worked at Granger? 21 years What’s your favorite part about working at Granger? Friendly co-workers What three things would... Continue reading