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Cardella Leads NY and NJ in Construction Recycling

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:17:00 +0000

According to Construction Waste Recycling online, construction of a 2,000 square foot home generates around 8,000 lbs. of landfill waste. With numbers like this, it seems obvious that we should be recycling construction supplies. But which home building materials are recyclable? In renovation or new builds, recyclables include:

Appliances
Masonry materials
Sheetrock/drywall
Glass and plastic windows
Lumber and plywood scraps
Cardboard materials packaging
Metal scraps
Metal and wood doors
Some roofing materials

Building material recycling technology is developing rapidly, and Green waste management companies like Cardella are helping to spearhead the effort. If you're a construction manager, site owner or contractor interested in partnering with Cardella on your next building project, call us at 1-800-548-7001 today. We provide convenient, 24/7 services for your construction waste management needs and our streamlined, single-container recycling services will save you time and money.

Summer Vacation Recycling Made Simple

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:19:00 +0000

If you're a regular recycler, don't abandon your habits on summer break. With a little planning, you can keep up with recycling initiatives, even during your family vacation. Remember these tips when you're headed out of town:

Pack stainless steel or BPA-free plastic water bottles for each member of your family before you leave on a trip. Refilling your water bottle at restaurants or gas stations will prevent you from generating more waste with disposable water bottles--and it will save you money, too.
If you're unsure whether there will be recycling bins at your destination, place a small bag or recycling container in the back of your car. Deposit cardboard, glass, plastic and aluminum in the bin during your trip, and recycle it when you arrive home.
Look around for recycling bins at parks, hotels and rest stops on your trip. If you don't see any recycling options, talk to the site manager about the importance of recycling and encourage them to provide bins for future guests.
Pack food responsibly. Avoid the creation of waste by packaging your own fruit, vegetables and whole foods--rather than purchasing processed items in bulky cardboard and plastic packaging. In addition to reducing the waste stream, you'll probably be eating healthier, too.

Recycling when you're away from home is a great way to teach your children to take responsibility for themselves and the environment. For more great ideas on recycling, visit Planet Green at Discovery.com. To find out more about recycling on your home NY/NJ turf, call the recycling experts at Cardella Waste.

Decluttering Your Basement the Ecofriendly Way

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:58:00 +0000

Having guests for the summer? Tired of wading through basement clutter? When you plan ahead and acquire the right tools, decluttering your basement space doesn't have to be as daunting as it looks.

Gather the supplies you'll need. These include things like large garbage bags, boxes and packing tape. If you have years of unwanted items in your basement, you may even want to consider a dumpster rental. Disposal companies like Cardella can help you recycle many of the items you're tossing--like electronics, batteries, wood and cardboard--so you won't have to add all of your basement junk to the landfill.
Pick a corner of your basement, and begin going through boxed and unboxed items, one-by-one. Create large, designated boxes for "Donate," "Sell," "Throw Away," "Keep," and "Undecided"--and make sure that every item goes into a box. (If you find yourself putting most items in the "Undecided" pile because you're a packrat, force yourself to rethink things. Have you used the item in the last year--or even the last 6 months? If the answer is no, find another pile for it.)
As your "Throw Away" pile gets full, go through it for recyclables. Set the items aside to give to your local recycling company. Bag the rest of the garbage and dispose of it in your trash receptacle or rented dumpster.
Select a charity to give donations to, and schedule a pickup or drive items to the organization within 1-2 days. Getting rid of items quickly is a great way to help others--and to prevent yourself from second-guessing the giveaways and deciding to keep things you don't need.
Choose an organization system (cardboard boxes, clear plastic bins, etc.) to organize the items you're keeping. Print out large, easy-to-read labels for each bin or box, and cover the labels in clear packing tape to keep them from peeling or fading.

Cleaning out the basement can be a long, frustrating task--so give yourself several weeks to accomplish your goals. After the space is clean and clutter free, avoid making new piles. Continue to assign places to each item in your home--or be quick to give them away or recycle them. Regular home and basement maintenance is the best way to avoid a lengthy cleanout next summer!

Need to rent a dumpster to help with your basement decluttering--or a summer renovation project? Call 1-888-772-RENT to reserve your container today!

Spring and Summer Cleaning Safety Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:56:00 +0000

As you prepare your home for summer house guests, it may be time to spring clean under your counters, in the garage--and in kitchen and bathroom cupboards. While purging outdated and used items, remember that not everything can be thrown in the trash can. Many chemicals, electronics and household items can damage the environment if they're sent to the landfill.

Follow these tips for safe, environmentally friendly housecleaning:

Electronics make up some of the most commonly disposed-of household items. If you're throwing away old cell phones, computer monitors, PDAs or televisions, these items may contain dangerous chemicals--like mercury--that can contaminate landfill soil. Instead of tossing them, consider selling them, donating them to a charity or recycling them with Cardella's new e-cycling program.
Batteries are small, everywhere--and easy to throw in the trash! However, batteries also pose an extreme environmental danger due to their heavy metal content. Collect used batteries in a corrosion-proof container, and donate them to an established recycling program.
If you're considering the transition to green cleaning, think about getting rid of your old, chemical-filled household cleaners. Pesticides, adhesives, automotive products, bathroom disinfectants and kitchen oven cleaners should NEVER be thrown in the dumpster. Instead, follow the chemical labels for proper disposal--and watch your local news for city- and county-wide chemical collections. Often called "roundups," these collections offer the opportunity for local residents to drop off hazardous chemicals for safe disposal by environmental agencies.

Composting 101: Environmental Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:38:00 +0000

It's that time of year--when residents begin planting, fertilizing and anxiously awaiting the arrival of fruits, vegetables and herbs from their home garden. If you're looking for ways to take produce-growing to the next level, consider composting. Composting is a great way to neutralize your garden's pH while releasing a variety of healthy nutrients into the soil. If you're thinking about starting a compost heap to improve your garden's soil quality, consider the environmental benefits of your efforts.

When used on a large scale, composting has been found to "detoxify" contaminated soils by limiting toxic runoff into rivers and lakes. And because it's a natural way of treating the soil, gardeners can avoid the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides--which also saves money.
Composting adds beneficial nutrients to the soil, which encourages the growth of worms and healthy bacteria. These micro-organisms aerate the soil and break down into bio-available nutrients that fend off garden pests and soil diseases.
Composting reduces the waste stream, since you're recycling yard and kitchen waste instead of tossing it. It's a responsible addition to any home recycling program.

To make the most of your composting efforts, don't limit compost use to your garden. Spread it around flower beds, trees--and even around trouble spots in your lawn. It's especially beneficial in areas with poor soil quality, since wet soils will drain better--and sandy soils will retain essential moisture.

Cardella Waste and Integrity Recycling Launch New iPhone App

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:12:00 +0000

Cardella is excited to partner with Integrity Recycling & Waste Solutions of Flemington to launch the first-ever conservation calculator iPhone app. This Green Machine Conservation Calculator can be downloaded for free from iTunes, and measures your environmental impact based upon provided recycling amounts.

By inputting paper, metal, plastic and wood recycling tonnages into the Green Machine, consumers and businesses will receive an environmental impact report that measures their conservation savings in gallons of oil, kilowatts of electricity, liberated landfill space and other eco-friendly terms. Cardella and Integrity hope that consumers will use the Green Machine app to (1) understand their personal impact on the environment, and (2) track the ongoing reduction of their carbon footprint.

“The Green Machine recycling calculator should be a favorite among industry professionals looking for environmental information related to their recycling efforts—and a staple for anyone who wishes to measure their recycling programs’ successes,” says David J. Cardella, one of Cardella's principals.

Currently, the Green Machine is only available for iTunes and Apple users. If you're a Blackberry or Droid user, however, don't despair. The app may soon be able for those platforms, as well. Visit the iTunes Store to download the Green Machine today, or call Cardella’s recycling experts for more information about this cool conservation tool.

RentDumpsters.com Goes Live!

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:04:00 +0000

If you're demolishing or renovating part of your home or business, consider renting a dumpster to dispose of building materials and other hefty, bulky items. Rental dumpsters save you the energy required to haul waste items to the dump or the recycling facility, and you'll also avoid the time it takes to make multiple trips.

When you use Cardella's new RentDumpsters.com website, it's easy to schedule the delivery and pickup of your container. We carry roll-off and front load models ranging from 2 to 30 yds., depending on the size of your project. Our rentals are ideal for estate cleanouts, siding & roof replacement, landscape projects, construction site refuse and business remodels--and our prices are some of the most competitive in NY/NJ.

Ready to order? Call 1-888-772-RENT today to talk with our container experts. And stay tuned for our online rental service--which will soon be available for Cardella's valued residential customers.

Bright Ideas About Light Bulbs

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0000

If you've already made the move from incandescent lighting to fluorescent lamps in your home or facility, congratulations. You're saving energy, and reducing your carbon footprint. In fact, according to the Energy Star website, "If every American home replaced just one light with an ENERGY STAR [compact fluorescent lamp, or CFL], we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year, about $700 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to the emissions of about 800,000 cars."

Interested in switching to CFLs? Just remember that each fluorescent lamp contains a small amount of mercury, and while the lamps do not release mercury when they're intact, it's important to dispose of them properly. Mercury, which is a known neurotoxin, should be properly handled in order to minimize human exposure and landfill/water contamination.

If you're looking for a safe way to recycle the CFLs used in your home or business, contact Cardella Waste Services today. When you schedule your pickup of old bulbs, we'll send you UN-certified safety packaging to protect your family and employees. It's simple, fast, and affordable--and you can schedule today by calling Cardella at 1-800-548-7001.

What's New in Green News?

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:10:00 +0000

Interested in the latest recycling news? Check out the following headlines.

Landfill GTE project to produce energy for 1,000 homes

St. Joseph, Mo., is partnering with Kansas City Power & Light to create a landfill gas-to-energy project at a 90-acre landfill. According to experts, the project will produce enough power to benefit 1,000 residences. Read more about it here.

Arizona Votes to Fill Old Mine Shafts with Scrap Tires

In a controversial decision, Arizona state lawmakers voted to get rid of old tires by stuffing them down abandoned mines. Environmental activists are concerned about the risk of underground fires and water contamination, but proponents of the decision say that it's an inexpensive way to close off dangerous shafts. Check out the full story here.

Waste to Generate Significant Energy in Spain

University of Zaragoza (UNIZAR) researchers are continuing to study the use of waste in the generation of electricity. While solid waste seems to be the most cost-effective option, the study did not rule out water treatment sludge and livestock slurry as alternate energy sources. Find out more about the possibilities by clicking here.

Upcycling: Join the Club

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:14:00 +0000

If you’re interested in joining Cardella in our sustainable upcycling efforts, check out the following tips for repurposing your old household clutter.

1. Save cardboard TP and paper towel tubes to tidy your computer, phone and television cables. Still have leftovers? Send them to your child’s school for craft projects.

2. Salvage leftovers and food scrapings in an outdoor compost bin. When gardening time comes, composted waste makes powerful (and free) fertilizer.

3. While you may try hard to get off of junk mail lists, chances are you still get a catalog or two. Save them for school projects—or visit Planet Green for tips on turning old catalogs and magazines into bracelets, wallpaper and more.

4. Use plastic grocery bags to pad mailing boxes, cover bicycle seats when it rains or organize frozen vegetables and meats. If you’re crafty, you can even crochet bags into cool grocery totes, laundry room rugs and wallets.

5. Decoupage glass wine bottles and use them as flower vases and candle holders—or if you’re handy with tools, turn them into drinking glasses.

As you get creative with your upcycling efforts, remember to visit Cardella to discover more about how we’re reducing the waste stream, keeping the environment clean—and helping eco-friendly businesses reduce their carbon footprint.

Upcycling: A True Environmental Investment

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:59:00 +0000

If you’ve spent much time on our website (or hanging around our blog), you probably know that we’re huge fans of sustainable living. As a waste management company, we have a big responsibility—to reduce the waste stream and help companies build green by recycling and upcycling as much as we can.

Not familiar with the term upcycle? Think of it as “repurposing” your junk. So…instead of your glass water bottle being melted down and formed into a new water bottle—you paint your glass bottle and call it a bud vase.

At Cardella, we’ve taken upcycling to a new level. Partnering with Scrapile, a NYC company, we pass along wood leftovers from construction sites. Then Carlos and Bart, Scrapile’s resident artists, upcycle the discarded wood scraps to create innovative bench, table and accessory designs. Browse their website and you’ll find that their pieces are better than any furniture available at the retail store!

We’re proud of our collaborative upcycling efforts. If you’re interested in becoming part of the green revolution, tune in to next week’s blog for tips about how to salvage your household junk through creative upcycling.

Cardella is Going Green

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:25:00 +0000

If your facility uses fluorescent bulbs to light workspaces, retail environments and warehouses, you know that they can be difficult to throw away. Fluorescents are made with mercury, an element associated with neurological problems in both adults and children. These bulbs are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and cannot be thrown in solid waste containers or sent to landfills. When bulbs are broken, mercury vapor is released into the air, increasing the chances of environmental pollution and mercury-related health conditions.

To help you safely dispose of the fluorescent bulbs used in your business, Cardella offers a new bulb recycling service. Customers can order prepaid EasyPak boxes online or over the phone. These EasyPak boxes are custom containers designed to securely transport your old bulbs so they can be safely recycled—with no danger to you or the environment.

Interested? Call today to inquire about eco-friendly bulb disposal—or to order EasyPak boxes designed for battery and electronics recycling, too. It’s just one more way that Cardella is going green—and serving our valued customers in New York and New Jersey.

Saving Money

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:39:00 +0000

Joining today’s “Green Movement” may be great for the environment, but did you know your pocketbook can benefit, as well? Here are a few ideas to stretch your 2010 budget while reducing the waste stream and protecting precious natural resources.

Need some NEW old things to replace your OLD old things? Visit Freecycle.org, where you’ll find a network of residents trading their goods to keep reusable “stuff” out of our landfills. Save money on furniture, clothing, landscaping décor and more. You may even find a hidden treasure worth more than you bargained for!

Find household uses for those pesky plastic bags. Bathroom trashcan liners, pet clean-up and muddy shoe covers are just some of the ways you can breathe new life into old grocery bags.

This year, keep in touch with family and friends using recycled postcards. By cutting the front off of greeting cards you receive, you’ll save money on both cards and postage. Remember, USPS postcard size guidelines are as follows:
- Minimum size: 3.5 inches tall by 5 inches long
- Maximum size: 4.25 inches tall by 6 inches long

It’s a great year to think green. When you look around your home and discover items that can be reused, you’ll be saving not only the environment—but your hard-earned cash, as well. And in this economy—that’s good news.

Happy New Year from Cardella!

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:36:00 +0000

If you’ve been considering Cardella for your waste management and recycling needs, but haven’t made the switch, here are 5 merry and bright reasons to join the Cardella family.

A leading NY/NJ provider of solid waste management, we offer services for commercial, construction and residential clients.

We’re experts in LEED requirements, partnering with hundreds of construction clients to create Green, sustainable buildings by recycling and reusing construction waste.

We operate a 24,000-square-foot materials recovery facility that’s licensed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. This fully-equipped green campus is designed to help us reduce the waste stream through sustainable industry practices.

No matter when you need them, we’ll promptly deliver and pickup any container from our fully stocked inventory. Containers include roll-off, rear-load, front-load and mini models, and custom compactor services are available upon request.

When construction companies rely on Cardella, there’s no need for an array of recycling containers. Place your waste in just one bin—and we’ll do the rest.

Interested? Call (800) 548-7001 or email our customer service specialists for information about service zones, pickup schedules, recycling consultations and disposal fees. We look forward to serving you in 2010.

Peaceful, green holidays from Cardella!

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:04:00 +0000

To get in the holiday spirit, we recently sponsored the New Jersey U.S. Green Building Council’s 8th annual holiday celebration (Mon., Dec. 7). This is the first year the event has been held at Gladstone’s elegant Hamilton Park Golf Club, situated on 600 acres complete with USGA-rated golf courses, fine dining and luxury entertainment venues.
Joined by USGBC-NJ members from all over the area, the Cardella family gathered to celebrate the achievements that emerged in the midst of 2009’s marketplace difficulties.

We hope you’ll join us in preparing for an exciting, prosperous 2010. As the end of this year approaches, we’d like to wish all of you—our customers, families and friends—health, happiness and business success in the year to come. Enjoy the season.

More Green Giving with Recycled and Sustainable Gifts

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:29:00 +0000

If you read our last blog, you found some great tips about reducing your holiday gift waste. By opting for waste-free wrapping, embracing the e-card and buying rechargeable batteries, you’re taking some small steps toward reducing your carbon footprint and making the world a cleaner place.

As you put the finishing touches on your gift list this year, visit the following websites to find innovative, recycled presents to impress your recipients—and save a tree or two.

Shop thrift and consignment stores for cool, vintage items you won’t ever see at the mall. You’ll find chrome appliances, antique dolls, glassware, jewelry and more when you visit The Thrift Shopper online for thrift store listings by zip code.
Browse MakeStuff.com for a variety of homemade holiday gift ideas. The site also includes a list of crafty items you can make from recycled materials.
Buy beautiful, sustainable fabric by-the-yard for quilts, clothing and other gifts. Near Sea Naturals carries knit, woven and pre-cut fabrics made from natural fiber choices.
Check out Scrapile—one of our favorite manufacturing partners—for furniture created from recycled bits of lumber. Their stools, benches, tables and wood accessories make creative gifts for that hard-to-buy-for someone.
Don’t forget your pets when you’re buying recycled. Visit Planet Dog for Orbee-Tuff RecycleBALLS and RecycleBONES—made from Orbee-Tuff fiber waste that would otherwise go into the waste stream. Many of Planet Dog’s products are also guaranteed to stand up to aggressive chewers.

For those trying to live sustainably, there are hundreds more eco-friendly gift ideas online. Take the time to be ecologically responsible this holiday season—and join Cardella in our quest for a greener tomorrow.

Giving Green This Season

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:18:00 +0000

Estimates indicate that U.S. consumers dispose of millions of tons of additional trash during the holidays, making it a perfect time to think about conservation and recycling. But how can you remain festive while downsizing your carbon footprint? Use the following waste reduction tips to “green up” your holidays.

Opt for e-greetings over snail mail. While everyone enjoys holiday cards, they usually end up in a sea of wrapping trash by January 1. Avoid paper waste by sending electronic greetings and holiday letters to computer-savvy friends and family. In addition to being eco-friendly, you’ll cut your holiday postage budget by 50 percent or more.

Think outside the wrapping paper roll. Companies like Delight.com and ReusableBags.com encourage consumers to go waste-free by enclosing gifts in holiday-printed, canvas shopping bags. Baskets, bins and buckets are also reusable—and become a creative part of the gift.

Give experiences instead of “stuff.” Tickets to a baseball game, theater performance or museum make great, green gifts—and offer the recipient and the giver a chance to spend time together.

Pass around a box to collect reusable bows, bags and tissue paper. Even crumpled gift wrap can be shredded and reused to protect fragile items before they’re stored or mailed.

Don’t forget the rechargeable batteries. PDAs, gadgets and children’s toys seem to eat batteries, so get creative by adding a charger and some rechargeables to electronic giveaways.

Recycle Styrofoam peanuts rather than sending them to the landfill. Visit the Plastic Loose Fill Council for a drop-off facility near you.

Businesses and construction companies looking to become “waste-wise” this holiday season can call (800) 548-8001 to schedule a personalized recycling consultation. At Cardella, we urge all NY/NJ businesses to partner with us in creating a greener tomorrow.

More about Cardella’s Community Commitment

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:17:00 +0000

If you’re familiar with Cardella Waste—you know that we never hesitate to champion a worthy effort. We’re aggressively pursuing one of those efforts every day, as we make it our continued mission to contribute to a greener tomorrow. Through our state-of-the-art, 24,000-square-foot materials recovery facility, our innovative recycling technology and our impressive landfill diversion rates, Cardella is helping residents and business reduce their carbon footprints and protect valuable natural resources. And while we specialize in fulfilling LEED requirements for construction projects, our customers can rest assured that we recycle salvageable waste for all jobs—not just LEED-specific projects. If you’re new to Cardella, call us today at (800) 548-8001 for more information about partnering in our eco-friendly initiatives.

Cardella Sponsors “Cakes for a Cause”

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:11:00 +0000

Welcome to our blog! We look forward to connecting with visitors, and sharing information about our business, mission and dedication to our thriving community.

So what’s the latest? After completing a used cell phone drive for Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity this summer, we were proud to sponsor “Cakes for a Cause” charity event at Gladstone’s Sublime Restaurant (Sept. 24). Hosted by Jerry Frungillo of TLC’s Masters of Reception, all event proceeds went to Raritan’s Habitat project. With over 50 participants donating $100+ per ticket, the event was a great opportunity to enjoy drinks, appetizers and networking opportunities. The highlight of the night was judging three decadent, inventive cakes (below), which were collaboratively designed by teams of reputable NJ architects and bakers. Congratulations to the winners – Studio 1200 and Sue’s Sweets.

Special thanks to John Covey and Kate Walsh—who spearheaded the cell phone drive and “Cakes for a Cause” as part of their Roman Jeweler’s Wedding Challenge. This committed couple has a great opportunity to impact the NJ community with their Habitat project, and we wish them the best of luck. To donate to Raritan Valley or find out more about the wedding contest, click here.

Cardella Joins Meadowlands Regional Chamber

noreply@blogger.com (Cardella Waste) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:08:00 +0000

We’re pleased to announce that Cardella Waste Removal, premier New York/New Jersey provider of container rental and recycling services, recently joined the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce (www.meadowlands.org). Representing the company are Bonnie Pfleiderer, sales manager, and David J. Cardella, vice president.

The Rutherford-based Chamber’s co-sponsorship of “The Meadowlands Challenge,” an initiative of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, particularly interests us. The Challenge encourages area businesses to examine their energy use and recycling practices and find ways to improve performance in those areas. Specifically, the Challenge suggests offices increase the variety and quantity of items they recycle.

As specialists in recovering recyclables from the waste stream, we can help area businesses in their improvement efforts. Cardella collects mixed waste, sorts for recyclables, and furnishes businesses with reports on types and quantities of materials recycled.

Visiting Garbage Truck Helps Drive Home the Importance of Recycling To Adlai E. Stevenson First-Graders

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Antonelli) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:32:00 +0000

As part of their Earth Day observance on April 23, 2009, more than 100 first-graders at Adlai E. Stevenson Elementary School in Fairfield, N.J., listened politely as I talked to them about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling. But they really got excited about seeing one of our shiny red and green garbage trucks up close!

I took one of Cardella Waste Services’ trucks to my seven-year-old son David’s school as the highlight of my Earth Day presentation about where garbage goes and how long it stays there. Using slides illustrated with cartoons designed to appeal to my young audience, I explained that a banana peel’s landfill life might be only three to four weeks, an aluminum soda can might last a year, while a plastic jug could still be there a million years from now.

I told them that’s why it’s so important to reduce the amount of garbage we send to landfills by re-using containers, and recycling what we can’t reuse.
To reinforce my points, I gave the kids Earth Day tee shirts, stickers, coloring books and press-on tattoos—but the real hit was the garbage truck. Each first grade class had its picture taken beside the truck, and the driver and I demonstrated how it works. The truck clearly was the best part for the kids. They especially loved the horn!

Citi Field

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Antonelli) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:31:00 +0000

We recently wrapped up our work on Citi Field, the new world-class home of the New York Mets. Working with Hunt-Bovis, construction managers, Cardella Waste recycled all of the waste material from the demolition of Shea Stadium (its former site is now a parking lot) and from the construction of the spectacular new stadium, which officially opened on the Mets’ 2009 Opening Day.

Going Hybrid

noreply@blogger.com (Dan Antonelli) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:53:00 +0000

Consistent with Cardella Waste’s “Green” focus, we’ve just purchased our first Green vehicle for a member of our sales team. Although fuel prices are coming down, we still have an obligation to the environment – and this addition to our fleet reflects our philosophy of working toward a “greener tomorrow.” We expect our new Toyota Prius to be followed by other hybrids as we gradually replace our company vehicles.