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It's $10.30/month for trash removal and recycling pickup. I didn't even think you could cancel it...I guess so...
I bet if you add up the time and mileage costs of dragging your trash to the waste removal place and the time it takes you to clean your car of the nasty smells you're at or close to $10/month already.
You're supposed to recycle anyway regardless of cost, although my wife is from Canada and they started recycling in the 1800's (kidding) so it's kinda ingrained in their lifestyle.
I mean seriously $10/month. There are so many areas of your lifestyle where you could save hundreds a month I bet. This isn't directed at your but I have to laugh at the people who will wash out their ziplock bags to save $0.10 but then take their car to a mechanic who charges $70/hr to change their spark plugs.
I'm sure that the OP could find many other places to cut expenses.
However, Saluki mentioned how they are recycling and composting. When you handle your own garbage, you have a realization of what an impact it is. When you just roll it down to the curb, it's a lot easier to dismiss. I'm sure that Saluki Lover's garbage has decreased since they began their own disposal - this is significant for both the environment and their own personal costs. Way to go, Saluki Lover!
I'm sure that the OP could find many other places to cut expenses.
However, Saluki mentioned how they are recycling and composting. When you handle your own garbage, you have a realization of what an impact it is. When you just roll it down to the curb, it's a lot easier to dismiss. I'm sure that Saluki Lover's garbage has decreased since they began their own disposal - this is significant for both the environment and their own personal costs. Way to go, Saluki Lover!
AGREED! Since we started focus on recycling, our trash has dropped in half, some weeks more than that. Not only are we recycling a bunch but we buy most of our store bought groceries from the warehouse clubs where we save money and often reduce packaging. For items available in bulk that we cannot consume entirely in our household, I ask co-workers and/or neighbors if anyone wants to go in 50/50 with me. Most people love a deal and will gladly split the cost for something they will eat.
We were paying $70 every 2 months so a worthwhile savings for us.
The dump is on my regular route so there's no extra travel and no, my car does not get smelly; we compost as much as we can so it's a pretty easy drop off and took me 10 minutes max today.
These are some really great ways to save - thanks so much for taking the time to share with us all.
Saluki, are you a coupon user? You can easily save that amount w/ coupons. I usually save 20-35 weekly for the family of four. Wednesday is Triple Coupon Day at Harris Teeter btw. Triple Coupon is a good thing.
My cost savings which have netted me well over $700 per month include:
Change bulbs to CFL and CCFL - about $25/mo in electricity savings
Make our own bread at home
Porch/garage lights on timers
Tighten up window and door seals
Keep heat and A/C to where comfy, but not overbearing
Work at home - no commuting costs for either my wife or I
Increase deductibles on insurance (saves hundreds per year)
Refi mortgage last year to 4.375% rate
Sell used items on Craigslist
Use coupons in mailers and online
Comparison shop for items onilne and locally
Negotiate with local merchants for goods and services
Automate bill pay online (save stamps)
Soon/Future:
Install solar photovoltaic panels
Upgrade attic insulation and seal all holes in upstairs ceiling drywall
Variable speed pool pump rather than fixed speed
Solar pool heating (FREE heat!)
It's $10.30/month for trash removal and recycling pickup.
Out where I live it is almost $40 a month. I did the same thing the OP did and go to the Hwy98 dump once every other week.
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