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The Move towards a Zero Waste Society: Junk Removal in Daly City 

Do you have any idea where the trash that you take out to the curb every week eventually ends up? Most of us simply adopt a convenient “out of sight, out of mind” mentality. We trust our recycling organization and the municipal trash service to pick up our weekly trash and recyclables and to hopefully deal with it in a responsible manner. Municipal solid waste collection is a service that almost every Californian has come to depend on. To develop a deeper sense of environmental responsibility, however, it might be helpful to take a deeper look at our collective waste footprint. 

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Environmental Issues Related to Municipal Solid Waste for Residents of Daly City 

For the roughly 106,000 residents of Daly City, regular waste services are most likely provided by the big, blue garbage trucks operated by Republic Services. On average, residents of California throw away upwards of six pounds of trash every day. This adds up to almost 2200 pounds every year, roughly the weight of a medium-sized car. According to the California Public Interest Group (CALPIRG), the amount of trash we each produce more than doubles the State’s 2020 goal of reducing our waste footprint to 2.7 pounds per person per day (PPD).

Furthermore, the CALPIRG report goes on to say that “since 2012, disposal per resident has increased from 5.3 to 6 pounds while the recycling rate has decreased from 50 percent to the current 44 percent. Although California’s recycling rate remains above the national average 34.7 percent, results are well below the state’s 2020 goal of 75 percent.” 

Despite the belief that California is a nationwide leader in recycling and waste reduction, every major city in the State has failed to improve their reduction of waste since 2012. In the Bay Area, San Francisco has seen a rise of 28 percent between 2012 and 2017, with the average daily waste rising from 2.9 pounds to 3.7 pounds per person. 

With recycling operations being stressed due to the closure of many foreign markets for recyclable plastics, much more of our waste is ending up in local landfills. Even after landfills are closed, however, they continue to pose a series of ecological threats for many generations into the future. 

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The Mussel Rock landfill serviced Daly City, California from 1958 until 1978. After it was closed, it was turned into a recreational asset for the city, with walking trails, paragliding opportunities, and birding activities. Though many people might not know it, underneath this popular recreational park next to the ocean is buried one million cubic yards of trash. The closed landfill lies on a terrace between steep, unstable slopes above the Pacific Ocean. 

According to one recent report: “The Landfill’s primary function (storing waste) is highly sensitive to erosion because a landslide or cliff collapse (caused by erosion or failure of the seawall and revetment) could cause garbage to be exposed. This would significantly affect the level of service provided by the Landfill, and possibly lead to the release of waste material.” The landfill that received the trash generated by your parents and grandparents generation is at risk of eventually collapsing and releasing an enormous amount of waste into the ocean. This issue should at least cause us to think about what toxic legacies our currently operational landfills might be leaving for our children and grandchildren´s generation. 

For residents of Daly City, another serious issue related to waste accumulation is the problem of illegal dumping. According to one local news and information platform, “in 2011, Allied Waste, working cooperatively with the Daly City’s Department of Public Works, collected more than 309 tons of illegally dumped garbage from City streets, sidewalks, parks, and playgrounds. That is an increase of 136% over the amount collected in 2010. In the first three months of 2012, 95.4 tons of illegally dumped garbage were collected, putting Daly City on pace to surpass the amount collected last year.” 

Municipal trash services only offer one free bulk garbage collection yearly. Many residents of Daly City, then, have taken to illegally dumping their old mattresses, appliances, and other bulky items that will not be picked up by the weekly garbage truck. 

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What can be Done? 

Illegal dumping that spoils our parks and other public spaces, and the long-term environmental threat that landfills pose are just two of the serious ecological consequences that come with the junk that we accumulate and eventually throw away. But what exactly can be done? Should we be expected to simply keep our old couches and inoperable refrigerators stored in the garage for all of eternity? 

Fortunately, Junk King of South San Francisco offers an efficient and environmentally friendly way to responsibly deal with the waste that we accumulate. Junk King of South San Francisco is the number one junk removal service in the Bay area, and services several community in the South San Francisco area, including Brisbane, Burlingame, Daly City, El Granada, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Montara, Moss Beach, Pacifica, San Bruno, and San Mateo. 

The team at Junk King South San Francisco understands that recycling is an elemental aspect of creating a greener future. For that reason, the Junk King mission is to ensure that at least 60 percent of the junk collected at each job is recycled, reused or repurposed, rather than being dumped into local landfills. The owner David Meacham acknowledges the important role recycling plays in the communities his business services, and thus places a large emphasis on its green initiative with every job. 

Junk King of South San Francisco has developed an extensive network of relationships with recycling companies, donation centers, thrift stores, and other businesses and non-profit organizations. These relationships allow the team at Junk King to make every possible effort to recycle or donate the junk that we pick up. 

Junk King today offers the South San Francisco community a wide range of junk removal services, including appliance and furniture disposal, mattress disposal, yard debris removal, and more. Our team also values customer loyalty and we always strive to go above and beyond with each job by calling 15 to 30 minutes ahead of time to make sure you are ready to receive us. We also transparent, competitive up-front pricing to make sure you get the best deal. 

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If you have a pile of bulky junk that is taking up space in your home or business and you want to get rid of it in an environmentally friendly way, Junk King South San Francisco provides reliable junk pickup service for residents of the south Bay area. We’re conveniently located near the South San Francisco area, and can be at your home or business quickly! You can have peace of mind knowing that your items are disposed of properly since we recycle up to 60 percent of everything we pick up! 

If you’re ready to reclaim your space and make a positive impact on the environment, schedule your next junk removal appointment with Junk King South San Francisco and call 1-888-888-JUNK or book online at this link. We even offer a $20 discount for booking online! 

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Junk King South San Francisco
171 Industrial Way
Brisbane, CA 94005
Hours: M-F: 8A-5P, Sa: 8A-4P, Su: 8A-3P

Providing the move towards a zero waste society junk removal services to Daly, CI and surrounding areas, including:

South San Francisco
Daly City
San Bruno
Millbrae
Pacifica
Burlingame
San Mateo
Montara
Moss Beach
and these nearby zip codes:
94010, 94014, 94015, 94030, 94037, 94038, 94044, 94066, 94080, 94083, 94096, 94401, 94402, 94403, 94404