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New England Weather and Garbage: Cold and Hot Weather Tips

Living in New England comes with a blend of beautiful summer mornings and snowy winter nights, but have you ever considered how these dramatic weather shifts can affect your waste management? Understanding these seasonal changes can make all the difference in keeping your home clean and safe. In this blog, … Continue reading New England Weather and Garbage: Cold and Hot Weather Tips

Reducing Your Household Food Waste with Composting

With household food waste rapidly filling up landfills leaving a significant impact on the environment, it is key to be mindful of your trash production and how you choose to dispose of your household food waste. A frequent practice that has a positive impact on the environment is composting. Composting … Continue reading Reducing Your Household Food Waste with Composting

Changing Garbage Haulers When a Business Moves

Moving your business is an exciting time of change and growth, which means it may be time to reassess your needs from commercial haulers. Whether you need general improved services for fluctuating waste streams or advanced methods of disposal, learn how LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal can work for you. In this … Continue reading Changing Garbage Haulers When a Business Moves

Hazardous Waste Can’t Be Thrown Away: What to Do

As Massachusetts and Connecticut strive for more environmental safety and sustainability, it is important to understand what can and cannot go in the garbage. Waste disposal bans have been put in place to reduce the amount of hazardous waste that is sent to landfills, which significantly impacts residents in the … Continue reading Hazardous Waste Can’t Be Thrown Away: What to Do

Front-Loading Dumpster Etiquette From One of Our Drivers

Here at LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with efficient services to tackle all their rubbish needs. Being mindful of front-loading dumpster etiquette is key to allowing our services to run smoothly for not only your disposal but also those around you. In this blog, we … Continue reading Front-Loading Dumpster Etiquette From One of Our Drivers

Dangers to Haulers Due to Lithium Batteries in the Garbage

Lithium batteries, also known as lithium-ion batteries, are the gold standard when it comes to high-energy batteries. Most commonly found in phones, they can also be found in other high-end electronics, power tools, and even smaller household batteries such as AA and AAA. However, the massive amount of power they … Continue reading Dangers to Haulers Due to Lithium Batteries in the Garbage

How Do I Get Notified for LeBoeuf Delays?

No one wants to find out after the fact that their garbage and recycling isn’t getting picked up today. If you’re a current LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal customer, we want to make sure you’re up-to-date on any handling delays. Whether it’s a scheduled holiday delay or sudden events such as weather … Continue reading How Do I Get Notified for LeBoeuf Delays?

LeBoeuf Sponsors: Trinity Provost’s #07 Car at the Stafford Speedway

We’re proud to sponsor Trinity Provost, an exciting talent in the world of racing at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut! As a dedicated driver of car #07 in the Limited Late Model Class, Trinity is making her mark on the track. Celebrating her fourth year of racing, she has transformed … Continue reading LeBoeuf Sponsors: Trinity Provost’s #07 Car at the Stafford Speedway

Finding a Better Partner in School Waste Management

Schools, from elementary to college academic campuses, have their own special waste management needs, which sets them apart from residential and commercial organizations. Differing needs depending on the seasons and months, large amounts of both residential and commercial waste, and municipal requirements can all make school waste management difficult for … Continue reading Finding a Better Partner in School Waste Management

Best Practices for Recycling from Your Hauler

Ever uncertain what can and cannot be placed in the recycling? Or if you need to handle recycling carts differently from your garbage carts? LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal is here to help answer all your questions. Learn best practices for recycling directly from your hauler, from our printable recycling guide to … Continue reading Best Practices for Recycling from Your Hauler

4 Steps to Make Renting a Dumpster Successful

When you’re looking to rent a dumpster, you’ve got a big project in front of you. So, the last thing you want is additional complications as part of that dumpster rental. With over 50 years in business, LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal has guided countless homeowners and businesses to rent their first … Continue reading 4 Steps to Make Renting a Dumpster Successful

Highlighting Customer Reviews of LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal

Everyone likes to hear they are doing a good job, and here at LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal, we’re no different. Our business is customer-first, with a focus on clarity, community, and service. Lately, we’ve been asking customers to share their experiences with us so more people can find and learn about … Continue reading Highlighting Customer Reviews of LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal

Getting the Most Out of Your Commercial Recycling

Recycling isn’t just a good business practice; it’s the law. With waste disposal bans in Massachusetts and Connecticut, you have to keep certain things out of your commercial waste streams. In this blog, we’ll look at getting the most out of your commercial recycling, from implementing best practices for employees, … Continue reading Getting the Most Out of Your Commercial Recycling

Practical Tips for Home Waste Reduction

We could all do with less waste at home, from the practical positives of having less trash to the larger-reaching ecological impact of reducing our footprint at the local landfill. LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal has put together these practical tips for home waste reduction, all about small changes you can make … Continue reading Practical Tips for Home Waste Reduction

Are You Picking Too Small a Dumpster for Your Project?

Here at LeBoeuf, we’re often called on to help customers choose the right sized dumpster for their home project, from house cleanouts to remodels. While many see our smallest 10 cubic yard size as ideal for their needs and budget, we often find by the end of their project that … Continue reading Are You Picking Too Small a Dumpster for Your Project?

Should I Get a Garbage Compactor?

As businesses expand and change, so too does the garbage they generate. Apartments, condos, and new multi-family residences might want to offer better waste management to their communities. Regardless of your reasons, if you find yourself asking the question: “Should I get a garbage compactor?” below are the three follow-up … Continue reading Should I Get a Garbage Compactor?

What are Rubbish Removal Services?

What is rubbish removal? It’s a term that’s been around as long as there’s been garbage service, and it’s a name that we at LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal wear proudly. But just like “waste management,” the terms can cover a lot of ground. Today we’ll go over our rubbish removal services: … Continue reading What are Rubbish Removal Services?

A Tour of LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal’s Office in Southbridge, MA

Here at LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal, we recently remodeled our office in Southbridge, Massachusetts, and thought this would be the perfect time to share it with you and let you see behind the garbage trucks and recycling bins to our operations, from our newly bright office to the places where we … Continue reading A Tour of LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal’s Office in Southbridge, MA

The Garbage Trucks Involved in Trash Hauling

Here at LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal, we’ve got a fleet of garbage trucks to meet the needs of our residential and commercial customers, from the smallest household to the largest commercial enterprise and construction project. From residential garbage and recycling to specialty projects that need dumpsters or bulk pickup, rest assured … Continue reading The Garbage Trucks Involved in Trash Hauling

LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal at the Thompson Touch-A-Truck

We’re thrilled to be a part of the second annual summer Thompson Touch-A-Truck with Thompson Recreation, Thompson Public Library, and other local businesses and organizations. Children seeing our recycling and garbage trucks in Thompson and other Connecticut and Massachusetts cities had a chance to ask staff questions, climb into the … Continue reading LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal at the Thompson Touch-A-Truck

What’s Allowed in Dumpster Rentals?

Planning a big project that’s too much for your regular garbage service to handle? It’s time to look at renting a dumpster. But depending on what waste your home or business project generates, you might be worried about what’s allowed in dumpster rentals. It’s a common question we get here … Continue reading What’s Allowed in Dumpster Rentals?

What Are Your Options for Local Garbage Haulers?

Whether you’ve just moved into the neighborhood or you’ve cut ties with an unsatisfactory hauler, what are your options for local garbage haulers? Below, we’ve outlined the steps to finding haulers approved by your city or county, how to do your research once you’ve got a list, and the qualities … Continue reading What Are Your Options for Local Garbage Haulers?

Town of Southbridge: A Guide to Opting Out of Town Pickup

If you’re a resident of the town of Southbridge, Massachusetts, the new Municipal Curbside Program that came into effect in April 2024 can be confusing. While this service seems compulsory, residents can opt-out to explore alternatives if they don’t feel the trash pickup services being provided fit their needs. In … Continue reading Town of Southbridge: A Guide to Opting Out of Town Pickup

Front Load Dumpsters vs. Roll-Off Dumpsters for Businesses

If you’re a business owner, the word “dumpster” might bring about two similar mental pictures: a front-loading smaller dumpster for commercial garbage disposal and a much larger truck-carried dumpster for large debris-generating projects such as cleanouts and demolition. However, the line between them and which fits your commercial needs can … Continue reading Front Load Dumpsters vs. Roll-Off Dumpsters for Businesses

Picking the Best Garbage Hauler for Your Business

Whether you’re just setting up shop at a location or have been brick-and-mortar for as long as us (50 years!), it’s essential that your business has the best garbage and recycling company working for you as possible. In this blog, we will go over what qualities make the best garbage … Continue reading Picking the Best Garbage Hauler for Your Business

Planning Out a Dumpster for a Home Construction Project

The chance to change the one thing you don’t like about your home—or start to build the house of your dreams one room at a time—is a great undertaking. But it’s also a lot of work, not only in construction materials, tools, and contractors but also in what to do … Continue reading Planning Out a Dumpster for a Home Construction Project

How to Get Started with a New Garbage Vendor

what to expect, what information you should get ready, and how this new opportunity is a chance to change how you handle garbage and recycling in your home, business, or community. Below, we’ll go over the basics of working with a new garbage vendor, from how much garbage you produce … Continue reading How to Get Started with a New Garbage Vendor

What to Expect with LeBoeuf Holiday Delays

We all look forward to the holidays, but from store times to hauling delays, it’s important to plan ahead to avoid any issues when it comes to vacations, holiday parties, and the days after. Today we’re going to go over what holidays we observe here at LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal, how … Continue reading What to Expect with LeBoeuf Holiday Delays

What Causes Handling Delays in Garbage and Recycling Pickup?

No one likes handling delays in garbage and recycling—but why do they happen? From the unexpected to the planned, learn more about the delays that can happen around garbage and recycling hauling, what you can do to help avoid delays on your end, and where you can get more information … Continue reading What Causes Handling Delays in Garbage and Recycling Pickup?

Dealing with Illegal Dumping at Your Business or Work Site

Whether it’s an old mattress, some beat-up tires, or a full garage’s worth of junk: no one wants to see that in or around their businesses’ dumpsters or at a work site. If you’re having such problems and want to avoid the time, fines, and headaches surrounding illegal dumping at … Continue reading Dealing with Illegal Dumping at Your Business or Work Site

What Can You Recycle with LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal?

At LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal, we want to make dealing with your waste, whether garbage or recycling, residential or commercial, as easy as possible. That’s why we’ve updated our recycling flyer to make it easier than ever to recycle the right products. This is a companion blog to that graphic and … Continue reading What Can You Recycle with LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal?

Dealing with Extra Trash (and Recycling) for Your Hauler

Some weeks your trashcan is light, and sometimes it’s heavy. The same goes for the recycling bin. If you find yourself with too much garbage or recycling when it’s time for your pickup, it’s important to know your options, best practices, and penalties you might face dealing with the extra … Continue reading Dealing with Extra Trash (and Recycling) for Your Hauler

Getting a Recycling or Trash Compactor for Your Business

Every business generates waste, and depending on the space, time, and capacity of your current garbage and recycling dumpsters and bins, it might be the perfect time for getting a recycling or trash compactor for your business. In this article, we’ll go over common reasons to get a compactor, the … Continue reading Getting a Recycling or Trash Compactor for Your Business

Finding the Best Trash Collection Service for Your Community

Whether you’re looking for a better trash hauler or a change in the county means you’re looking for one for the first time, getting the best trash collection service for your community can be daunting. What are the qualities that make a rubbish removal reliable, which is arguably the most … Continue reading Finding the Best Trash Collection Service for Your Community

Ditching the Dump: Our Curbside Bulk-Item Pickup Service

How often have you walked by that ugly couch you’ve stored in the garage, the mothballed air conditioner that no longer works, or the exercise equipment gathering dust? You’ve put off taking it to the dump yourself, and you don’t have enough to make calling the junk haulers a good … Continue reading Ditching the Dump: Our Curbside Bulk-Item Pickup Service

Mattress Disposal: Why Your Rubbish Remover May Not Take Them

You may have gotten notice from your local waste handling municipality, city or town, or your garbage hauler about how box spring and mattress disposal has changed. In Massachusetts and Connecticut, there are both old and new laws surrounding mattresses and the landfill. When you’re looking to dispose of your … Continue reading Mattress Disposal: Why Your Rubbish Remover May Not Take Them

Properly Bagging Trash and Cart Placement for LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal

No one likes to walk out of their house and realize they’ve missed garbage day or have to deal with spilled garbage from a badly aligned cart. And here at LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal, neither do we! We’ve put together this blog to go over tips and best practices for properly … Continue reading Properly Bagging Trash and Cart Placement for LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal

Apartment Waste Management: Picking a Better Vendor

As any property management company knows, the key to happy tenants is for everything to happen on time. And one of the most obvious and important services is apartment waste management. Like all good services, it’s nearly invisible to residents when it’s working properly. But when it fails, you’re going … Continue reading Apartment Waste Management: Picking a Better Vendor

What Is Single-Stream Recycling?

Recycling was one of the first initiatives in the US to help reduce waste by taking out products that could be processed into new products. Today, after numerous reiterations, we’ve seen almost universal (and within New England, complete) acceptance of so-called “Single-Stream Recycling” as the best option for residents, municipalities, … Continue reading What Is Single-Stream Recycling?

Picking the Right-Sized Dumpster for Your Project

You’re finally ready to start that next project, and you know you’ll need a dumpster. But what size? Renting a roll-off open-topped dumpster requires a bit of work to get the perfect one for both the amount of rubbish you’ll be generating and the location where it’ll be placed. In … Continue reading Picking the Right-Sized Dumpster for Your Project

Understanding Waste Disposal Bans for Massachusetts and Connecticut

Whether you’re just taking out your home’s trash or embarking on a massive project with a dumpster for rubbish, it’s important to know what can and cannot go in the garbage. Waste disposal bans are a catch-all for recycling, hazardous waste, and other landfill initiatives designed to reduce the amount … Continue reading Understanding Waste Disposal Bans for Massachusetts and Connecticut

The Difference an Experienced Rubbish Remover Makes

When you search for rubbish removal, whether it’s for renting a dumpster, hauling away bulky appliances, or establishing curbside garbage and recycling services, you’re met with a dizzying array to choose from. While price may be foremost in your mind, looking at other factors—namely experience—is important to get the best … Continue reading The Difference an Experienced Rubbish Remover Makes

When Do I Need a Dumpster at Home?

From home demolition to large at-home projects, sometimes it’s too much for your residential garbage to handle. If you find yourself in such a situation, dumpster rental is a time- and cost-effective solution instead of hauling companies or paying additional curbside fees. Today, we will go over some of the … Continue reading When Do I Need a Dumpster at Home?

LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal Blog: Resources for Our Community

Welcome to the LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal Blog! We’re proud to provide not only the tools for our community to manage your rubbish and recycling needs but also the information needed to get the most out of these services. From explaining local recycling laws to helping you size your dumpster for … Continue reading LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal Blog: Resources for Our Community

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