Austin has one. So does Dallas and San Antonio. Now efforts are underway to provide Houston with a comprehensive zero-waste policy. According to the organization spearheading this effort, zero waste is defined as, “A goal that is ethical, economical, efficient and visionary, to guide people in hanging their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable life cycles, where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use.”

This organization believes the most effective way to achieve that goal is to eliminate the “one bin for all” type of trash disposal and instead provide distinct recycling bins for different products. That way they can be better sorted and repurposed. The city council is taking up this measure for the upcoming budget discussions. How close would you be to zero waste around your home?

One company who is helping many Houston residents get to that zero waste goal is Junk King. They have an aggressive recycling program that has been in effect ever since they began operations nearly ten years ago. The Junk King crews who will be picking up  your unwanted stuff have all been trained to spot those items that can be recycled. This could be anything from a sofa to a pile of dirt. Junk King has established working partnerships with many recycling facilities around town. They know exactly what these centers are looking for.

In addition, Junk King is also in close contact with several charities. There is something that is collected which could refurbished or reused by a charity, then Junk King will make sure that item finds its way to that organization.

How does all of Junk King’s eco-friendly disposal policies impact you? First, you get to have your carbon footprint reduced without lifting a finger. Beyond that, everything happens long after the crew has left your home. All that time devoted to extra drop offs is on Junk King. Best of all you won’t be paying any extra charges for the service. It is all included in the already low rate offered by Junk King. That is a rate based strictly on volume and not weight. Junk King never charges by the pound! To help Houston get to zero waste, be sure to turn your junk over to Junk King.