--- title: Bin There Dump That | One Man's Trash Blog | Thinking Green description: Thinking Green | Get organized! Clean up! Pitch it! We've got the expert tips and advice for you. Plus everything you need to know about residential dumpster rentals! --- [![logo2019](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo2019.png?width=172&name=logo2019.png)](http://www.bintheredumpthat.com)   RESIDENTIAL-FRIENDLY DUMPSTER RENTAL Find a bin near you: [click here](http://www.bintheredumpthat.com/order.php) - [Home](http://www.bintheredumpthat.com) - [Our Story](http://www.bintheredumpthat.com/ourstory.php) - [Franchise Opportunities](http://www.bintheredumpthatfranchise.com) - [Testimonials](http://bintheredumpthat.com/testimonials.php) - [Blog](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog) - [Contact](http://www.bintheredumpthat.com/contact.php) # Bin There Dump That: One Man's Trash Blog ## [How to Keep Your Yard Neat and Clean](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/neat-clean-yard) Posted by [Maricriz Rodriguez](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/maricriz-rodriguez) Sep 8, 2020 9:36:47 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hubfs/yard-neat-clean.jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/neat-clean-yard) The first thing your guests are going to see when they step on your property is your front yard. Every responsible owner needs to know how to maintain the yard and keep it clean and neat. Once you start taking good care of the outside space, you will be able to enjoy spending more time in nature. Your house will look more appealing if you start new projects and make small improvements. [Read More](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/neat-clean-yard) Topics: [Thinking Green](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/thinking-green), [yard](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/yard), [Garden](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/garden) ## [Green Ways to Keep Your House Cool](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/green-ways-to-keep-your-house-cool) Posted by [Maricriz Rodriguez](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/maricriz-rodriguez) Sep 10, 2019 6:08:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hubfs/GREEN-WAYS-HOUSE-COOL.jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/green-ways-to-keep-your-house-cool) Using an AC unit is a simple and efficient way of keeping your place cool, however, it's neither energy-efficient, green nor healthy. First of all, air conditioners will just circle the air around the room (most of the time), which doesn't do much to free your interior of various allergens and other harmful things circling around the room. Second, some people just can't restrain themselves and lower the temperature down to quite chilly. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what these extreme temperature differences can do to your metabolism. [Read More](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/green-ways-to-keep-your-house-cool) Topics: [Organized Lifestyle](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/organized-lifestyle), [Thinking Green](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/thinking-green), [Home Improvement](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/home-improvement) ## [What You Need To Know About Energy Performance Labels](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/energy-performance-labels) Posted by [Maricriz Rodriguez](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/maricriz-rodriguez) Aug 14, 2019 5:02:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hubfs/ball-bright-close-up-207489%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/energy-performance-labels) You may know you want energy-efficient windows for your property, but do you know what to look for when shopping for them? For contractors or property owners interested in reducing their carbon footprint, their utility bills or both, everything they need to know about the type of window they choose can be found on the energy performance label as created by the National Fenestration Rating Council. [Read More](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/energy-performance-labels) Topics: [Thinking Green](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/thinking-green), [Energy Performance Labels](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/energy-performance-labels) ## [6 Best Energy-Efficient Home Improvements You Can Make](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/6-energy-efficient-home-improvements) Posted by [Maricriz Rodriguez](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/maricriz-rodriguez) Jul 10, 2019 8:44:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hubfs/BESTENERGYEFFICIENT.jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/6-energy-efficient-home-improvements) In a world where climate change is [wreaking havoc in unprecedented ways](https://ec.europa.eu/clima/change/consequences_en), the need of the hour is to cut down our carbon footprint and become energy efficient. People are gradually making the shift from expensive fossil fuels and rising energy costs, to a cleaner, greener future. You should join this trend and do you part in saving our world. The journey to a brighter tomorrow starts today at your home. With some upgrades/modifications in your home, you can reduce your dependency on fossil fuels. Here are the 6 best energy-efficient home improvements for you to make: [Read More](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/6-energy-efficient-home-improvements) Topics: [Thinking Green](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/thinking-green), [Home Improvement](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/home-improvement) ## [Summer Home Maintenance 101](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/summer-home-maintenance) Posted by [Maricriz Rodriguez](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/maricriz-rodriguez) Jun 25, 2019 5:23:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hubfs/SUMMERHOME.jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/summer-home-maintenance) After the frigid winter temperatures and the powerful windy rainstorms spring has to offer, you're probably in the market for hot summer days and sunshine. As with any season, your home will need a little attention to help prepare it for the long days ahead. Use this run-down on summertime home maintenance to get your home ready for its most memorable summer yet! [Read More](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/summer-home-maintenance) Topics: [Organized Lifestyle](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/organized-lifestyle), [Thinking Green](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/thinking-green), [Cleaning Tips](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/cleaning-tips), [yard](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/yard), [summer](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/summer), [Home Improvement](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/home-improvement) ## [6 Amazing Tips For A Clean Backyard](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/6-tips-clean-backyard) Posted by [Maricriz Rodriguez](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/maricriz-rodriguez) May 7, 2019 8:33:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hubfs/6tipstohaveacleanbackyard.jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/6-tips-clean-backyard) Do you want to have your backyard cleaned? Below are some tips, such as fertilizing, removing weeds and planting beds, to name some that you can use if you want to maintain a lovely and clean garden no matter the season. [Read More](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/6-tips-clean-backyard) Topics: [DIY Projects](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/diy-projects), [Organized Lifestyle](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/organized-lifestyle), [Thinking Green](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/thinking-green), [Cleaning Tips](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/cleaning-tips), [Home Staging](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/home-staging), [yard](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/yard), [summer](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/summer) ## [\[Infographic\] Let's Go Window Shopping](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/infographic-window-shopping) Posted by [Luke Hancock](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/luke-hancock) Mar 29, 2019 7:18:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hubfs/Windows_infographic_Small%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/infographic-window-shopping) Windows are easily one of the most underappreciated items on your house. We typically only think of it as a visual gateway to what’s happening outside but don’t factor in how it can actually be doing more than that. Your windows can actually be the reason why your energy bills have been skyrocketing over the last few months or even why your A/C is working overtime to keep the house cool during the summer. In this infographic, we’ll help you build a concrete understanding in the world of window shopping through topics such as knowing when to replace your windows,  what makes a great window, the little known tricks to picking the perfect window and then answering those questions every homeowner should ask when it comes to replacing those outdated windows. [Read More](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/infographic-window-shopping) Topics: [DIY Projects](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/diy-projects), [Organized Lifestyle](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/organized-lifestyle), [Home Renovation](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/home-renovation), [Thinking Green](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/thinking-green) ## [Interactive Spring Cleaning Schedule](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/spring-cleaning-schedule) Posted by [Maricriz Rodriguez](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/maricriz-rodriguez) Mar 19, 2019 12:28:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.bintheredumpthatusa.com/img/nongallery/spring%20cleaning%20calendar/364_1.jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/spring-cleaning-schedule) ## A Spring Cleaning Calendar To Help You Stay On Task   [Read More](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/spring-cleaning-schedule) Topics: [DIY Projects](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/diy-projects), [Organized Lifestyle](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/organized-lifestyle), [Thinking Green](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/thinking-green), [Cleaning Tips](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/cleaning-tips), [spring cleaning](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/spring-cleaning), [cleaning schedule](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/cleaning-schedule) ## [7 Effective Tactics and Strategies for Effective Spring Cleaning](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/7-tactics-for-spring-cleaning) Posted by [Emily Kil](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/emily-kil) Mar 15, 2019 8:37:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hubfs/springcleaningjustahead.jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/7-tactics-for-spring-cleaning) In many ways, spring is characterized as the time of year to start anew, the point on the calendar at which people make a truly fresh start. With the approach of springtime, you may be starting to think about undertaking a [spring cleaning](https://www.bintheredumpthatusa.com/spring-cleaning-schedule) at your residence. If that is the case, you most definitely are not alone. As you contemplate embarking on a **spring cleaning mission**, there are seven tactics and strategies to bear in mind when it comes to that task and seven more over [here](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/7-outdoor-spring-cleaning-tasks-to-tackle-now). [Read More](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/7-tactics-for-spring-cleaning) Topics: [DIY Projects](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/diy-projects), [Organized Lifestyle](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/organized-lifestyle), [Thinking Green](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/thinking-green), [Cleaning Tips](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/topic/cleaning-tips) ## [6 Things You Didn't Know You Can Recycle For Money](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/6-things-you-didnt-know-you-can-recycle-for-money) Posted by [Erich Lawson](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/author/erich-lawson) Jun 16, 2017 10:25:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/hubfs/Recycle%20For%20Money.jpg)](https://blog.bintheredumpthat.com/blog/6-things-you-didnt-know-you-can-recycle-for-money) If you look around your home or office, you will find lots of objects that can be recycled. 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