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Waste Management, The Ultimate Kind

Written by Frog Hauling on November 17, 2015. Posted in Green Business, Uncategorized. No Comments on Waste Management, The Ultimate Kind

**A Need For Public Restroom Facilities**

The need for public restroom facilities is something that burdens municipal governments not only in having to find space but also in the extensive cost often associated with such facilities. In addition, aging infrastructure is increasing the need even further. There really is no way to get around it. A city must provide public restroom facilities for its residents and visitors alike. Local businesses cannot be relied upon to provide restroom facilities and many often limit the use of their restrooms to just patrons.

The Portland Loo

The Portland Loo, fabricated in Portland, Oregon, is an ingenious solution to this ever-growing problem. This fully-assembled, fully-sustainable, solar-powered restroom facility far surpasses the Port-o-Let option of the past. The maintenance on this unit is minimal to say the least. Covered in an anti-graffiti clear coat and equipped with a fully stocked janitorial closet, these are far easier to maintain than traditional public restroom sites. In addition, efficiency is maximized by having a hand-washing station mounted on the outside of the unit. The restroom is available 24/7, meeting any city’s public restroom needs at any time. They can be easily removed during an emergency, such as a flooding, which is yet another advantage over traditional public restrooms.

Safety In Public Restrooms

Safety is also another major issue related to public restrooms that is addressed very effectively by the Portland Loo. The top and bottom of each unit is made of louvers allowing air flow (which we all can agree is extremely important in a public restroom) as well as keeping potential illegal activities to a minimum. The unit is lit solely by solar power, thus reducing energy costs significantly. Furthermore, these units are designed to withstand almost all weather conditions, as any exposed plumbing is wrapped in heat wire.

The Simple Solution To A Global Problem

Simply put, the Portland Loo is an extremely innovative yet simple solution to a global problem by providing safe, sustainable, energy efficient, and low maintenance public restrooms which are expandable in almost any urban setting. The popularity of these facilities has grown tremendously. In fact, Cincinnati, Ohio recently installed a Portland Loo in their newly designed riverfront Smale Park. Certainly these units will become more widespread and likely just as well-known as the Port-o-Let.

50th Annual Oktoberfest in Columbus

Written by Frog Hauling on September 17, 2015. Posted in Dumpster Rental, Junk Removal, Uncategorized. No Comments on 50th Annual Oktoberfest in Columbus

Don’t miss out on the 50th Annual Oktoberfest in Columbus Ohio! It will be held on September 25th, 26th and 27th at the Ohio Expo Center/ Ohio State Fairgrounds. There’s no better way to spend the weekend then by enjoying some delicious food, craft beer and awesome entertainment! Make no mistake admission is FREE! The Expo Center offers many historic century-old pavilions. These authentically styled facilities offer 100,000 square feet of space. So there’s plenty of room to roam around and enjoy the fun atmosphere that Oktoberfest brings. Rain or shine, Oktoberfest offers music, events, and shows all weekend long. Don’t forget to bring the kids, there will be tons of fun events for the whole family to enjoy. Sit back and enjoy Schmidt’s famous jumbo cream puff or sink your teeth into some of their delicious Frankfurter sausages. To top it all off wash it down than with a cold, locally brewed craft beer as you walk around and check out what this historical city has to offer!

Brief History:

The Columbus Oktoberfest was originated in Schiller Park, later moved to the Ohio Expo Center and set up multiple sites throughout the German Village for several years. In 2009, the German Village Society voted to cancel Oktoberfest due to the lack of profitability and inclement weather conditions.

The Schmidt family graciously stepped in on behalf of Oktoberfest and with the help of the Ohio Expo Center and the Cox family they were able to produce an outstanding Oktoberfest which exceeded the expectations of the villagers and exceeded the attendance more than ever before to 35,000 throughout the three-day event! oktoberfest in Columbus Ohio

Dates and Times:

Oktoberfest will be held on Friday the 25th from 5:00 pm-12:00 Midnight, Saturday the 26th from 12:00 pm- 12 Midnight, and Sunday the 27th from 12:00 Noon- 8:00 pm.

Directions:

From the North or South-
Take I-71 to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.

From the West-
Take I-70 East to I-71 North. Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.

From the East-
Take I-70 West to I-71 North. Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.

A Clean City is a Happy City

Written by Frog Hauling on July 20, 2015. Posted in Dumpster Blog, Uncategorized. No Comments on A Clean City is a Happy City

As the MLB All-Star Game nears closer, the City of Cincinnati has been stepping up its own game; when it comes to trash. Road crews have been doing some extra tidying around major highways and roads that were once littered with trash. Cincinnati has also created more anti-littering campaigns to clean up around the city by encouraging everyone to do their share.

It’s All About Image

The question is, why put so much money towards cleanup and litter elimination? When a city hosts large events they want to show off their culture, provide local entertainment and be accommodating to visitors, all to create a good image for the city. One of the largest aspects of image can not be overlooked though, and that is cleanliness.

Highways: The Gateways to the City

The reason the City of CIncinnati has been paying so much attention to the litter problem on the highways is that the roads are the first experience a tourist will have when visiting a city. Let’s say you just got off the plane at CVG and are headed into the city on northbound I-71; if your first impression comes from trash sacks people have dumped on the side of the highway, you’re image of the city is already fairly negative. Making sure roadways are clear of trash and debris show that the city maintains their roads well and gives off the impression of cleanliness even if people don’t directly notice it.

Cleanliness is a State of Mind

It’s also important for the residents of the city to have a “clean” attitude. Anti-littering programs are incredibly important because the best way to solve the litter problem is to get to the source. Imagine you’re walking to Great American Ballpark for the game and on your way there you pass by people who nonchalantly toss their trash into the street. You then begin to notice all of the litter on the sidewalks and suddenly the city seems incredibly dirty. It’s also a turn-off for businesses in the area because if their is trash piled outside of a restaurant or bar, you’ll most likely infer that they don’t care for their building and must not care about their product and or service.

It’s Up to You

Dispose of garbage in public trashcans
Don’t litter cigarette butts
Keep garbage in your car until you stop to throw it out
Encourage others to be responsible too

To get involved, visit Keep Cincinnati Beautiful’s website

Recycling

Written by Frog Hauling on July 6, 2015. Posted in Dumpster Blog, Green Business, Recycling Columbus, Uncategorized, Waste Management. No Comments on Recycling

With the rise of the environmental conservation movement in the seventies and eighties, the idea of solid waste recycling began to boom across America. As we get farther into the 21st century however, the recycling rate in the United States is starting to back off its exponential path. Bigtime!

The United States is in a Recycling Nationwide Crises
Recently, the CEO of the Waste Management company declared the United States is in a “nationwide crisis” when it comes to recycling. The issue is that recycling in America has become significantly less profitable in the last couple of years with a multitude of factors including the lowering of commodity prices for recycled goods, less foreign demand and the increased cost to recycle material waste. Many waste management companies can’t afford to keep their recycling plants active which has led to many closing all over the United States with the extra recycled materials going straight to the landfill. Residential recycling would still be possible without a public service but citizens would have to take more responsibility in disposing of recyclable waste but would lead to an even steeper drop in recycling rates. While it’s hard to control demand and commodity pricing, the increased cost and difficulty to recycle can actually be derived from new practices in residential recycling.

From “Solid Waste Production”. Tim Casse, Vermont State College

The Recyclables Need to Be Sorted Still.

When cities and waste management companies were trying to get more people to recycle around the turn of the 21st century, the most viable way to increase recycling rates was to make it easier. People were told it was okay to mix material types like cardboard, plastic, and glass and encouraged putting any item that contained recyclable materials into the bin. The issue here is that these materials need to be completely sorted to be recycled and sold as a commodity, or else the product would be seen as tainted (if a unit of paper contains a noticeable amount of glass shards, it can’t be sold until it is re-filtered).

Bigger Bins Means Bigger Recycling Headaches.

Recycling bins in many communities around the country have been getting larger and larger, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it encourages people to “recycle” larger items which contain non-recyclable materials or are just non-recyclable in the first place. With larger bins, many people don’t think they have to break down larger items such as cardboard boxes which costs the recycling plant more money in break-down and filter.

Recyling has cecreased over the past decades

What Can You Do?

All of these issues become financial burdens for waste management companies; which does greater harm considering the current market conditions for recycled waste. As citizens, the best thing to do is learn better recycling practices. This includes:

knowing if all the items in your recycling bin are completely recyclable,
breaking down larger items to shorten the process at the plant
and making sure glass and other easily shattered materials are kept intact when placed in the bin.

Here is what you can recycle in the blue cart Columbus: – Aluminum and steel cans – and lids.

Flattened cardboard and pizza boxes (free of food and grease).
Plastic bottles/jugs.
Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, computer paper, cereal and other dry food boxes and phone books.
Glass bottles and jars.
Cartons and juice boxes.

Here is What can not go in the blue cart Columbus:

No trash or yard waste. The blue cart is for recyclables only.
No plastic bags.
No hazardous materials, such as oil, pesticides, paints, cleaners or batteries.
No syringes/needles.
No Styrofoam.
No electronics or light bulbs.
No window glass, mirrors, dinnerware, ceramics or pots and pans.
No food.
No buckets or butter tubs.
No foil juice pouches.

You do not have to sort the recyclables, just put them all in the blue cart. Put all recyclables in the blue cart.
Lids, caps and labels can be kept on recyclable containers.
Do not place dirty recyclables, like un-rinsed jars, in the cart. You could simply wash a jar or used bottle in your dishwasher before you through it in the cart.

For more tips on recycling you can visit Columbus Gov page about Recycling.

Fun Family Events this Weekend in Columbus

Written by Frog Hauling on June 18, 2015. Posted in Green Business, Uncategorized. No Comments on Fun Family Events this Weekend in Columbus

Columbus always has something to offer everyone, and we mean everyone! For those looking for weekend plans to unwind, or those who just might be curious about upcoming summer events, look no more because Frog Hauling has you covered! check out these events happening in the Columbus, Ohio area this weekend!

Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival in Gahanna

Through June 19-21 The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival will be bringing you an array of activities as well as 90 hours worth of live music!

The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival is an excellent family event. First held in 1998, the Festival is a three-day cultural event that will be featuring world-class musicians on all five stages, tasty food, artists, amusement rides, family activities, and more!

Admission is $4, Weekend Passes are $10, available Friday night.
Free Parking will be limited but available at Gahanna Friendship Park

25th Annual Ohio Freedom Festival

The Juneteenth Ohio Festival is a weekend of cultural discovery for all individuals, families, and communities to participate and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of African American freedom.

Juneteenth is celebrated in over 250 cities nationally and recognized by 40 million African Americans as their freedom and Independence Day. The Juneteenth festival attracts 130,000 supporters in Columbus Ohio and is considered the 3rd largest celebration in the nation.

The Juneteenth Ohio Festival has something for everyone! Bring friends and family out to enjoy “Freedom Day Friday”, “Old School Saturday” and “Gospel & Jazz Soul Sunday”. Enjoy 3 days of music, food, and family fun, together in the spirit of freedom for all!

Adults: $5 Before 5:00PM $10.00 After 5:00PM
Children ages 5-12yrs: $3.00 All Day!
No Re-entry (Main Entrance Off Broad Street, Rear Entrance Off Town & Washington)
ATM machines located at Broad & High Street (none on site)
Call (614) 258-4633 for more information

ComFest Planning Starts Soon!

Written by Frog Hauling on May 6, 2015. Posted in Green Business, Uncategorized. No Comments on ComFest Planning Starts Soon!

ComFest is the short-hand name for Columbus, Ohio’s Community Festival, which takes place in Goodale Park on June 26, 27 and 28 this year. ComFest has been going on since 1972. Thrown by hippies, but embracing the entire community, ComFest is three days filled with music, art, vendors, beer, wine, community organizations and plenty of family-friendly fun.

You may have grown up partying at ComFest, but this year consider being a grown-up and helping to plan and run the party. Putting on an event like this requires the help of lots of dedicated volunteers, who make sure no one gets hurt (or tend to anyone who is), who ensure everything is on time for the full music schedule, who are ready for rain (boo hiss), who make sure the waste is managed properly Important stuff.

Find out about volunteering opportunities or joining the planning committee at the membership meeting coming up Thursday, May 7 at 7:30pm in the north end of the shelterhouse building at Goodale Park. Food and beverages will be served at 7:15 (please bring your own reusable plates, cutlery and cups).

Ready to step up to the ComFest planning plate? If not, that’s ok. Sit on the grass. Be happy. Have fun. And dance you booty off!

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