Have you ever passed through housing areas and noticed broken cabinets or torn couches lying on the grass, left to be not only an eye sore but a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests. Otherwise, are you one of the many individuals who tend to leave unwanted items on pavements or any empty land because you’ve decided the house needs a little tidying up and assume that someone would clear it for you?
These items that are often left scattered around the neighbourhood because they do not fit into the garbage bin, are classified as bulky waste.
WHAT IS BULKY WASTE?
Bulky waste simply refers to domestic waste or household belongings that are bigger for your usual-size trash cans. Moreover, due to the size or material, bulky waste can be a little tricky to get rid of. Without proper waste disposal techniques of bulky wastes, it can lead to the destruction of Mother Nature.
We understand that figuring out how to discard bulky items can be extremely frustrating as it often requires additional effort to hire a waste disposal party but let us assure you that it’ll be all worth it.
More often than not, trash removal services will help get rid of broken or unused items such as frames or other small household things, especially when you put it in plastic bags and lay them next to the trash bin. Everytime you hear the waste collectors, you quietly run towards the window and peek through the curtain to see whether or not they cleared the waste items along with the ones in the trash bin too.
Occasionally, you feel relieved after knowing the waste collectors have picked the unwanted items, but there are times where you’re furious because they left some items that they most probably cannot dispose of such as damaged sofas, table, chair or even cabinets.
Fret not, as we understand the frustration too. Use our disposal guide to learn how to clear out some of the items you may come across while cleaning or remodeling your home.
DROP-OFF AT CRC
Wait! Are you deciding on throwing those out? Did you know that you can actually donate a lot of the items you hoard?
Some bulky waste like, working appliances or furniture that are still in good condition can be donated to charity shops for resale or given to homes or certain organisations to help residents with low incomes. Whatever the items may be, do not instantly decide to throw it away. Rather, take some time to decide what are the items you can donate to charity.
One place you should consider donating to is the Community Recycle For Charity (CRC). It is a non-profit organisation founded in 2008. CRC aim is to serve the community by helping those in need regardless or their age, gender, race or religion. Besides, CRC offers pick-up and drop-off services too. So, there’s not much of a hassle there except you sorting out the things to be donated.
Your donation will help CRC fulfill their potential and goal. On top of that, you will directly be involved in helping others live a better life.
For more information on CRC, visit their webpage www.crcbox.org. Below are some of the details you might need if you’re planning on contacting them.
Address: Lot 13D, Jalan Simpang Balak, Kampung Simpang Balak, 43000 Kajang, Selangor.
Hotline: +60 17 3638100
Contact number: +60 3 8737 9151
E-mail: recycle@crcbox.org
CLEARANCE SERVICES, JUST A CALL-AWAY
The main difficulty that many experience when getting rid of bulky waste comes down to size. Large objects can be such a hassle transporting and moving them around is often pricey.
On the other hand, large devices or home-appliances do contain some good amount of useful materials that can be recovered and re-used or sold as separate parts. So, do some research and find out if the items you hoard are recyclable.
If you have a huge quantity of unusable items or trash that is ready to be tossed out, contact the clearance services below, as these organisations have their own waste management systems to help their customers dispose of bulky items responsibly. Some of the centres are available in Klang Valley and they are:
1. ATLASCO
Contact number: 03-51612301
Email: Atlasresource@gmail.com
Website: www.atlasco.com.my
2. RS SPEEDY LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact number: 013-342 3846
Email: rsspeedymovers@gmail.com
Website: www.rsspeedymovers.com/services/bulk-disposal/
3. BULK DISPOSAL
Contact number: 012-5475832
Email: customercare@pindahrumah.com.my
Website: www.pindahrumah.com.my/bulk-disposal/
Every decision made in life will have major impacts on the planet. Alternatively, instead of throwing away unused or spoiled items, consider donating them to charity shops, homes and organisations that would furnish, reuse, resell or recycle those stuffs.
Quote: Every decision made in life will have major impacts on the planet.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Did you know that dumping irresponsibly is illegal because it hinders the objective of keeping the environment clean? Plus, it also brings unwanted attention from pests, mosquitoes and rodents and can lead to serious health conditions.
Sources: Pindahrumah.com, The Rakyat Post, US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
