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Priority Waste Keeping Michigan Clean

Keeping Michigan Clean

Waste collection is a big deal for everyone. Human beings produce waste. There’s no way around it. The average American throws away around 38 pounds of newspaper, 22 pounds of plastic plates or cups, 77 pounds of plastic bottles and jars, 90 pounds of old clothing and shoes, and 77 pounds of cardboard boxes annually. And that is only a partial list of the things that make it into our trash bins.

What would life be like if all that waste was sitting around your home or business? The good news is that you don’t have to ever deal with that problem. Priority Waste offers collection services that cover almost anything you need to throw away.

  • Garbage Collection – We provide garbage collection for residential and commercial customers. We can provide containers for businesses or curbside pickup for your subdivision. Let us know what you need, and we’ll provide more information on our services and costs.
  • Recycling – Recycling can make a difference in our communities. We can provide recycling containers for companies who want to go green. You can also contact us to learn more about setting up a neighborhood recycling program.
  • Bulk Pickup – Priority Waste can assist with larger loads. Our bulk trash service can take away the things that won’t fit in your garbage can. We can also provide dumpsters containers in multiple sizes that are convenient for home renovations and construction projects.
  • Waste Audits – Our waste audit service will shed light on where most of your trash comes from and the best way to handle it.

Contact Priority Waste today to learn more about our Michigan waste collection services. We are ready to help keep your home, business, and community clean.

Easy to Spot Bright Yellow Dumpster Rental

Priority Waste Bright Yellow Dumpster Rental

Safety is important to us. Priority Waste’s bright yellow dumpster containers make them easy to spot day or night. Even in busy locations like this dumpster located in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Need our dumpster containers services for your next project? Contact us to reserve a dumpster. We even have same day service!

Michigan Dumpster Rental

Priority Waste Dumpster Rental Containers

Many jobs require dumpsters to gather and haul away debris. Even a small renovation can produce a large quantity of waste. The key is finding a company that offers dumpster delivery and pickup at affordable rates with flexibility.

Things Don’t Always Go Right

In a perfect world, every construction job would go smoothly and stay within budget and schedule. Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world, and sometimes things go awry. Whether you are a contractor or DIYer, you need to know that the services and equipment you use will be available to accommodate you.

Choose a waste management company that will work with you and adapt to your needs. Priority Waste is available to offer dumpster delivery when you want it. We even provide same-day service. Let us know what you’re doing, and we’ll make sure your dumpster is there to keep the worksite clean and safe.

Dumpsters Are Not One-Size-Fits-All

No two jobs are the same, which is why you should have options when choosing your dumpster. Capacity is essential to the effectiveness of the dumpster you use. If it is too small, then you’ll have to pay for another dumpster. If it is too big, then you could be paying more than you should and whittling away at your project budget.

Priority Waste offers four dumpster sizes, ranging from 10 yards with a 2 ton capacity up to 40 yards with an 8 ton capacity. Obtain a container that meets your needs without paying more than you should.

What if You Need More Than a Dumpster?

It’s far more convenient to have one go-to source for all your waste and recycling needs. Priority Waste does it all, from dumpster containers to recycling programs and residential cleanup. Call us now to learn more about how our services can help you.

Priority Waste Is Proud to Help Out the Community with Coats for Kids

As a result of the nearly two-month long “Coats for Kids” community drive for Utica Community Schools students, 1,383 new coats and more than $6,000 in monetary donations were collected. Pictured are, back row from left, Shelby Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis; Michele Templeton, UCS Board of Education Treasurer; Joe McCluskey II, general manager of Antolin Shelby; UCS Superintendent Christine Johns; Liz Sierawski, the mayor pro tem of Sterling Heights; Todd Stamper of Priority Waste; and Melissa Goga of Express Employment. In the front row are students from Duncan, DeKeyser, and Ebeling elementary schools.

Thanks to the generosity of Utica Community Schools residents as well as local government and businesses, students in the community will be receiving coats to fight off the winter cold.

As a result of the nearly two-month long “Coats for Kids” community drive for Utica Community Schools students, 1,383 new coats and more than $6,000 in monetary donations were collected.

The drive was sponsored by the district, Shelby Township, the cities of Sterling Heights and Utica and through local business Antolin Shelby, Shelby Township’s largest employer.

“Great partnerships produce great results,” Superintendent Christine Johns said. “Teachers, administrators, parents and community leaders are modeling for students what is great about our school district and the communities we call home. Service and volunteerism are the very essence of our community.”

The successful community coat drive began to take shape when Antolin Shelby opened its new, state-of-the-art 360,000 square-foot automotive international manufacturing facility.

Antolin Shelby General Manager and Utica Community Schools graduate Joe McCluskey II initiated the idea of a community coat drive as part of the business opening.

“This community is like a family, and I am honored to live in Shelby Township where families join together to help one another,” McCluskey said. “I am especially proud of the Antolin Shelby employees who rose to the challenge to donate coats, hats and gloves and also helped with the coat collections, sorting and packing for distribution.”

Working with Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Stathakis, the Coats for Kids drive expanded into the cities of Utica and Sterling Heights and featured more than 10 drop sites throughout the community.

The drive was held from mid-November through Jan. 4. [Read more…] about Priority Waste Is Proud to Help Out the Community with Coats for Kids

Should I Have My Dumpster Placed On the Driveway, the Street, or in My Yard?

Priority Waste Dumpster Placement

Customers throughout Southeast Michigan are often uncertain about dumpster placement. They want to minimize the impact of a heavy container sitting on their property. There are several factors to consider before choosing a safe place for your dumpster.

Can I Put a Dumpster On the Street?

Streets are made of solid material and usually level enough to place a heavy container on. However, there may be traffic safety rules and local regulations that you have to abide by when using a public space. Contact your local code enforcer to learn more about obtaining a permit for a dumpster.

Can I Put a Dumpster In My Yard?

If your yard is level without excess mud or moisture, you may be able to place the dumpster here. The problem is that the size and weight of the dumpster will suffocate grass and likely ruin any landscaping under it. It may also leave ruts behind. A gravel, asphalt, or concrete surface works better.

Can I Put a Dumpster On My Driveway?

Your driveway is usually the best spot for your dumpster. If you are getting during the hot season and you have asphalt, try to place the dumpster in a shady spot to minimize impressions. Always have it delivered on the most level part of your driveway.

Delivering Your Dumpster

If you are uncertain about the best place for your dumpster, contact us. We can discuss your options and recommend the best area for maximum safety and functionality. Remember to always check with your local code enforcer in case there are ordinances related to dumpster storage and use. Give Priority Waste a call to get started and schedule and reserve your dumpster.

Stop Dumpster Divers: How to Prevent Your Business from Becoming a Target

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Dumpster divers can range from a minor nuisance to a serious threat. Some are scavengers looking for anything they can use or sell. Others are more concerning. They will sift through garbage to find documents with any sensitive information on them that can be used for identity theft. It’s best to deter all dumpster divers as much as possible to protect your business.

Keep Your Dumpsters Well-Lit to Discourage Diving

Good lighting will make some dumpster divers think twice. Have powerful outdoor lights installed above or around the dumpsters. These should be placed high up on a building or pole so that they are out of reach and difficult to damage or block.

Install Motion-Sensing Cameras Focused on Dumpsters

Install motion-sensing cameras focused on your dumpsters to watch for intruders. Cameras are much more affordable to buy these days and easy to install. Just like the lights, make sure yours are out of reach so that they cannot be tampered with or easily blocked.

Destroy All Documents That Contain Personal or Business Information

Make sure there’s nothing that identity thieves want in your dumpsters. Destroy all documents with any personal or business information. It’s best to err on the side of caution and do this with all documents that you no longer need.

Hire a Remote Monitoring Service to Watch Your Dumpsters

Some companies offer remote monitoring security services. These utilize a camera with a person remotely observing activity. They can call you or the authorities if they see dumpster divers on your property.

Lock Up and Fence in Your Dumpsters

You can lock dumpsters or build a fence with a locked gate around them. This isn’t foolproof but will make it more difficult for dumpster divers to access the dumpster. For more information on dumpster protection and safety, contact Priority Waste.