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Renting Dumpsters in Austin for Seaholm Power Plant Demolition and Redevelopment

Posted on May 7, 2013December 28, 2018 by hmdigital

AYD Waste has recently begun a demolition project in downtown Austin as the first phase in the redevelopment of the Seaholm Power Plant and the surrounding properties. The power plant has become a beloved historical landmark in Austin, and was originally set to be demolished completely, but was saved by citizens of Austin and city officials who want to retain the plant’s historical and cultural value.

The Seaholm Power Plant was built in the 1950s, and its iconic art deco architecture is part of what has made it so beloved by the city. The redevelopment project is set to create over 200 jobs and $2 million in tax revenue as the power plant and the surrounding property are transformed into a mixed use residential, commercial, and cultural development. The project is set to be designed around the architecture of the historical, art-deco Seaholm Power Plant, and will cater to Austin’s historical, cultural, and business needs. The design includes plans for shops, restaurants, apartments, and cultural venues.

AYD is pleased to announce our work with Flintco and Precision Demolition on the project. We have leased full size construction dumpsters to the demolition portion of the work, which should result in 60-75 hauls of construction waste, much of which will be recycled. We are very happy that Seaholm has been saved and look forward to seeing the new development.

Austin Dumpster Rentals for Bathroom Demolition

Posted on May 6, 2013December 28, 2018 by hmdigital

At AYD Waste, we have a variety of dumpster rentals that come in different sizes and have different functionalities. We offer the following dumpsters: 2, 4, 6, and 8 yard front load dumpsters; 20, 30, and 40 yard full size construction dumpsters; and 20 and 30 yard roll off dumpsters to name a few. For more information about our services, please see our services page.

For a bathroom demolition, we offer a 20 yard construction dumpster that would be appropriate for a bathroom with 150 square feet of flooring and 250 square feet of walls. We accept most materials at AYD (except for hazardous waste), including stone flooring, tile, drywall, glass block windows, and more. Additionally, we recycle anything that we can.

Happy Earth Day from AYD Waste Management

Posted on April 22, 2013January 12, 2023 by hmdigital

It’s Earth Day, 2013, and to celebrate, we thought we would talk about some of the positive things going on in the recycling and waste management industries.

The waste management and recycling industries are continuing to improve their methods of dealing with landfills and other collection methods, according to the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program’s most recent report. This has resulted in improved reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Industry emissions of methane and carbon dioxide, two major greenhouse gasses, have declined thirty percent over the last twenty years (it could be better, but it could be worse). Gas collected from landfills is now being used as energy to power homes, businesses, and government buildings.

Fun fact: landfills are the third largest emitters of anthropogenic methane in the US, behind collection of natural gas and ruminant animals like cows, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Responsible Waste Management Reduces Greenhouse Emissions

Posted on April 8, 2013June 3, 2022 by hmdigital

AYD Waste Services strives to be a responsible waste management company by recycling any materials that we can. Reduction and recycling have more environmental benefits than just energy and resource consumption reduction. Did you know that landfills contribute to global warming through greenhouse gas emissions? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, decomposition that occurs in landfills creates methane, which is a greenhouse gas that is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Additionally, the incineration of waste at landfills creates carbon dioxide and the transportation of waste does as well. When you recycle, you add less material to contribute to methane and carbon dioxide production.

photocredit: Kevin Penhallow / photoxpress

Choose a Responsible Dumpster Rental Company in Austin

Posted on April 8, 2013December 31, 2018 by hmdigital

AYD Waste Management in Austin, Texas recycles any materials that we possibly can after we pick up our dumpsters from a site. This is because we know that as a country, America generates hundreds of millions of tons of garbage every year (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) and that most of this goes into landfills, which can leak, allowing harmful chemicals into the ground and groundwater.

Many of the materials used in buildings can be recycled or reused when a building is torn down. This not only prevents materials like drywall (which contains sulfate that can be harmful when leached into the ground) from entering landfills, but cuts down on energy and resource use. So, when you are looking for a dumpster rental company in Austin, Texas, make sure you choose one that recycles.

Choose a Waste Management Company that Recycles Drywall

Posted on April 1, 2013 by hmdigital

Gypsum drywall can be recycled to prevent landfill crowding, odor, and environmental problems. Gypsum drywall contains sulfate, and when drywall is disposed of in a landfill, water can dissolve this sulfate, leaching it into the ground. This can easily cause groundwater contamination, which can cause a domino effect of serious problems through neighboring ecosystems.

Recycling drywall is a much better option, and by choosing a waste management company that recycles drywall, like AYD, you can help prevent environmental contamination. Recycled drywall can be used to make new drywall, make cement, and used in composting.

photocredit: [Lisa F. Young / photoxpress]

March Madness: Early Rounds Come to Austin For First Time in 18 Years

Posted on March 18, 2013 by hmdigital

The March Madness NCAA’s men’s basketball tournament will be coming to Austin for the sixth time ever this Friday and Saturday when the University of Texas will host early-round games. This is pretty exciting for us in Austin because we don’t get March Madness tournaments here often. South by Southwest usually overlaps it by too much, and there really isn’t enough hotel space to take care of both crowds. It was announced this morning that the Northwestern State Demons and the Florida Gators will play Friday at 6:30.

photocredit: Andrew S. / photoxpress

Al Wadzinski Makes Awesome Recycled Art

Posted on March 12, 2013 by hmdigital

This guy is in New York, but we are in the business of recycling, so we thought we’d share some of Al Wadzinski’s really cool recycled art pieces. He doesn’t just make these great pieces out of trash, but he uses found and recycled materials, meaning that he’s keeping a lot of would be junk out of landfills–and reusing is always the best option, even better than recycling. So go Al! If recycled art interest you, check out this guys page at www.nystudiogallery.com/