Some especially thrifty individuals simply cannot stomach the idea of hiring a garbage collection service to remove their waste for a monthly fee. This is especially true when you can just as easily bring your own garbage down to the city dump. You can always compost some of your waste, too.
So, this do-it-yourself method is superior, right?
Well, not necessarily. There is still a cost of removing your own garbage, you just might not notice it. These costs come in a variety of forms. It is your job to determine which is a better value for you — hiring someone to haul your trash away or doing it yourself.
Gas Money
The money for fuel should figure into the cost of removing your own garbage. You will have to get in your car and drive to your area’s designated dump site. In larger cities or counties, this could be a longer drive. Plus, you can plan on making weekly trips so that your garbage doesn’t pile up.
In today’s economic climate, gas is not cheap, which only makes this expense greater.
Your Time
People always forget to place a value on their time when they should. Your time equals money, and you will be spending plenty of time driving your trash down to the dump and sorting it accordingly.
When you enlist the help of a garbage collection service, all you have to do is roll the trash bin out to the curb and you’re done. This saves you a lot of time and, in turn, money.
Cleaning / Deodorizing
We don’t have to tell you that trash does not smell pleasant. Unless you have an open bed pickup truck, that trash has to be in the vehicle with you as you transport it to the dump. Suffering through the nasty smells that are left behind are a non-monetary cost of removing your own garbage. However, if you find you have to purchase items to freshen the smell in your car, that will cost money.
So, You Want Someone To Pick Up Your Trash After All?
As you can see, removing your own garbage isn’t automatically the better option. If you need someone to remove your trash, TalkLocal can connect you directly with a local company for the job. Visit our website to try our free service today.
