Now that school has resumed and summer vacation is a memory, many of you might turn to what’s next. And for some of you, that means fall home renovations.
Fall is the perfect time to tackle home renovation projects. September always feels like a great time for new beginnings. The heat of summer is behind us, […]
Time is ticking on another beautiful summer. It is Labour Day weekend and the last days of freedom are at hand for local youth. The school bell is set to ring on a brand new school year, ripe with the potential for learning. And we think that is a great thing. There is nothing better […]
At Load of Rubbish, we collect hundreds of items every week. We donate as many things as we can to thrift stores, but sometimes issues arise that prevent us from being able to keep items in circulation. Whether it is the presence of pests, like bedbugs or mice, the lack of cleanliness, or the improper […]
Did you know that according to Canada’s most recent statistical survey, there were more seniors than children living in Canada? That number is projected to continue to grow, as the life expectancy for Canadians as of 2015 was 82.3 years; 79 years old for men and 84 years old for women.
If you count yourself in […]
“I’m bored. There’s nothing to do… ”
School’s been out for exactly two weeks, but have you heard this all too familiar refrain from your kids yet? Don’t let it drive you crazy. Summertime is a great time to lay back and relax, but if your children are making you nutty complaining of boredom already, it […]
A decent mattress should last you 7-10 years, if you take care of it. A mattress protector helps, but if you start to notice the quality of your sleep declining, it might be time to think about replacing it. Load of Rubbish is happy to schedule a pickup for your old mattress. To a point…
Sometimes, […]
Fast food, fast fashion, fast lifestyles that focus on throwaway culture; what is our world coming to? When did we become obsessed with disposable everything and an apparent bent to drown the planet in junk? I believe we call that Consumerism and we have been working towards it since the industrial revolution.
The Downside of Consumerism
During […]
Did you know that you cannot dispose of your old fridge with your household waste? Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners contain harmful chemicals that are hazardous to the environment. There is no point in trying to drag it to the curb, as sanitation workers won’t touch them. So what do you do with your old […]
When a loved one dies, there are many tasks to undertake. Beyond the immediate funeral arrangements, you still have to contend with wills, final taxes, and the sometimes challenging job of cleaning up the deceased’s estate. While some people tackle a loved one’s estate immediately, others postpone this undertaking for one reason or another. The […]
So you’ve decide to upgrade your living room set. Maybe the cat or dog scratched the old one. Perhaps the colour of your sofa no longer works in your space after painting. Or maybe the cushions just don’t support you anymore. Heck, you could just want a new one. All reasonable reasons to upgrade. The […]
