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The program, which is operated by the city government, invites residents to drop off their refrigerators at the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Center disposal site located on Colvin Street. These appliances usually contain coolant gel that can’t be safely disposed of in normal landfills or left in the open. Once delivered, the refrigerators are taken apart, broken down and put through the recycling process, which starts with draining the coolant and shipping it off for safe processing prior to disposal.This program is a boon to Alexandria residents, many of whom have waited months to get rid of their old appliances but who couldn’t expect their curbside service to collect them with the regular household trash. This is generally true for devices containing hazardous materials, such as garage waste and used electronics, which often contain selenium, mercury and arsenic.
While Alexandria’s citizens are getting their old refrigerators and cooling units taken care of in person, people live in outlying areas, such as Manassas and Burke, could have a bit of a drive ahead of them if they want to get rid of their hazmat-containing appliances. The Alexandria program is only open to residents of the surrounding county, which excludes many of the outlying neighborhoods within driving distance. This presents a problem for many people, as the lack of regular service for these items leaves them to sit for years, potentially leaking their coolant into the environment around residential homes.
A convenient dumpster rental in Burke, VA, could be the answer to these people’s needs. Private trash-hauling companies, such as Galaxy Transfer, specialize in collecting large, bulky and potentially hazardous waste from homeowners’ neighborhoods and safely disposing of it in much the same way as the Alexandria center does.
While most kinds of waste are compatible with Galaxy Transfer’s containers, hazardous materials are subject to relatively strict controls. If you have an old refrigerator, air conditioner or cooler — or even if you have some old tires or fiberglass insulation lying around from your last home improvement project — we’re here to help.
When you call Galaxy Transfer, our experienced and helpful customer service representative can consult with you over the phone about what you need hauled and make the necessary arrangements. There’s no obligation for this, but we ask that you let our rep know if your trash could potentially pose a hazard. We’ll either arrange a hassle-free pickup and removal or point you in the direction of the nearest recycling center that’s set up to handle your waste. By scheduling a dumpster rental in Burke, VA, for your old and broken appliances, you’re helping to keep the community you live in clean and safe for everyone.
Contact Info:
Name: Scot Small
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Organization: Galaxy Transfer
Address: 9650 Hawkins Drive Manassas, VA 20109
Phone: 703-392-0050
Website: http://www.galaxytransfer.com/
Release ID: 303127
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