We are the new Green Planet Junk Removal blog. This space will be dedicated to bringing you the best news and opinions from the world of recycling, trash removal, garbage disposal, and junk removal. We’ll mostly be talking about these topics in reference to the greater Los Angeles area.

Trash removal and disposal is a burgeoning problem for the United States. The average American produces hundreds of pounds of garbage and trash per year. This is true for every man, woman, and child living in Los Angeles today. If we don’t learn to control and reduce our trash output we will soon be a city, a state, a nation awash in trash. 

So what can you do to help? To change the course of events so our children’s future isn’t buried under a mountain of styrofoam cups? You already know the answer. Reuse, reduce, recycle. 

Reduce … your consumption. We don’t need half the items we think we need. We also can do without disposable cups, plates, and silverware. Instead of paper bags use reusable lunch bags. Instead of one time use plastic bottles, use multiple use stainless steel bottles that will last a lifetime.

Reuse … Before you throw something away, ask yourself, can I reuse it? Chances are the answer is yes. So reuse items like plastic bags more than once.

Recycle … Recycling is a lot easier today. Most of Los Angeles, including apartments, have a recycling program. Take advantage of these programs and recycle. You’ll be amazed at the things you can recycle.

These three simple Rs can help keep our city, the city of Los Angeles, clean and reduce our trash footprint, and preserve the Earth for the next generation.