INTRODUCTION In this episode, we sit down with a franchise owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, the largest junk removal company in the U.S., to uncover how they make junk disappear. We'll also explore their commitment to sustainability, with over 60% of their haul being donated.SUMMARYJoin us as we dive into recycling and repurposing with Nick Bennet, a franchise owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK in Durham, Connecticut. Nick shares insights into their training process and explains how they manage recycling efforts. He also takes us behind the scenes of their same-day service, a cornerstone of their professional approach. But there's more to their business model than speed—they focus on supporting people through life transitions. Hear how Nick’s journey took him from crew member to franchise owner and the valuable lessons he’s learned in the junk removal industry. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!HOSTNicky P.E. Tomboulideswww.DirtDirtGoAway.comGUESTNick Bennettwww.1800GotJunk.com1.800.468.5865BOOK MENTIONED 'The Business of Less' by Roland Geyer

INTRODUCTIONASK NICKY? is designed to answer your 'Clean' questions from the home front. Ask away!SUMMARY, SHOW #13A not to be missed easy solution to an often asked question, ' How can I to get rid of mold in my shower?' And, 'Can shredded paper be recycled?'  Last but not least, ' Is composting only for gardeners?'Please send your questions for how to Keep it Clean, using our contact form at DirtDirtGoAway.com. You may be selected to be read and answered on air! Thanks for listening! HOSTNicky P.E. Tomboulides www.DirtDirtGoAway.comGUESTMilford Edwardswww.Radio1400.AMASK NICKY?Contact form https://dirtdirtgoaway.com/contact/

In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed. INTRODUCTIONFrom Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better.SUMMARY, SHOW #12Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity.For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station?  WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us! HOSTNicky P.E Tomboulideswww.DirtDirtGoAway.com'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. TomboulidesGUESTSSherill Baldwinwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResourcesRachel Schnablewww.ManchesterCT.govORGANIZATIONS MENTIONEDQuantum Biopower LLCwww.QuantumBiopower.comVanguard Renewableswww.vanguardrenewables.comRecycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Outwww.recyclect.comCT Department of Energy and Environmental Protectionwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResourcesTown of Manchesterwww.ManchesterCT.govBOOKS MENTIONED'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland GeyerBUSINESSES MENTIONEDBuy Nothing Groupwww.BuyNothingProject.orgPatagoniawww.Patagonia.com

In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed. INTRODUCTIONFrom Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better.SUMMARY, SHOW #11Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity.For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station?  WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us! HOSTNicky P.E Tomboulideswww.DirtDirtGoAway.com'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. TomboulidesGUESTSSherill Baldwinwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResourcesRachel Schnablewww.ManchesterCT.govORGANIZATIONS MENTIONEDQuantum Biopower LLCwww.QuantumBiopower.comVanguard Renewableswww.vanguardrenewables.comRecycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Outwww.recyclect.comCT Department of Energy and Environmental Protectionwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResourcesTown of Manchesterwww.ManchesterCT.govBOOKS MENTIONED'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland GeyerBUSINESSES MENTIONEDBuy Nothing Groupwww.BuyNothingProject.orgPatagoniawww.Patagonia.com

In this show we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed. INTRODUCTIONFrom Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better.SUMMARY, SHOW #10Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity.For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station?  WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us! HOSTNicky P.E Tomboulideswww.DirtDirtGoAway.com'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. TomboulidesGUESTSSherill Baldwinwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResourcesRachel Schnablewww.ManchesterCT.govORGANIZATIONS MENTIONEDQuantum Biopower LLCwww.QuantumBiopower.comVanguard Renewableswww.vanguardrenewables.comRecycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Outwww.recyclect.comCT Department of Energy and Environmental Protectionwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResourcesTown of Manchesterwww.ManchesterCT.govBOOKS MENTIONED'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland GeyerBUSINESSES MENTIONEDBuy Nothing Groupwww.BuyNothingProject.orgPatagoniawww.Patagonia.com

In the next four shows we continue our conversation on How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, with emphasis on Solutions from our experts on Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. Not to be missed. INTRODUCTIONFrom Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues the US is facing in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we address Food Waste and Plastic Pollution. How best as world citizens we can participate and do better.SUMMARY, SHOW #9Food Waste in America has skyrocketed, we throw away 103 million tons a day, comes to one pound of food discarded by each one of us. Ironically, 12.8% of US households experience food insecurity.For solutions and to start the conversation we have two experts from the trenches representing the state of CT and the town of Manchester. Talking to us on their initiatives at the state and town level, and of a pilot program on composting in the town of Manchester. Our guests patiently school us on recycling answering questions on, WHAT is composting, the benefits? All about the 'What's IN? What's OUT?' campaign. WHAT are the 6 R's? WHY opt to repair instead of buying new? WHAT is Unit Base Pricing? WHY we need to replace single use items? WHAT is a Food Recovery program? WHAT you can and can't recycle at a Transfer Station?  WHAT is a Swap Shop? WHAT is MRF? WHY Plastic bags are hazardous? HOW a Party Pack can help you save money and the environment? And so much more. Not to be missed. Join us! HOSTNicky P.E Tomboulideswww.DirtDirtGoAway.com'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. TomboulidesGUESTSSherill Baldwinwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResourcesRachel Schnablewww.ManchesterCT.govORGANIZATIONS MENTIONEDQuantum Biopower LLCwww.QuantumBiopower.comCT Department of Energy and Environmental Protectionwww.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResourcesTown of Manchesterwww.ManchesterCT.govBOOKS MENTIONED'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland GeyerBUSINESSES MENTIONEDBuy Nothing Groupwww.BuyNothingProject.orgPatagoniawww.Patagonia.com

Not to be missed, our fourth show on 'How to Save Money & Reduce Waste' dedicated to the environment with solutions from our experts on how best we can participate and be rewarded while taking care of our global home!INTROFrom Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues facing the USA in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we are talking Plastic Pollution, how you and I can participate help alleviate the problem mostly with disposable one use plastics, and be rewarded!SUMMARY, SHOW #8Our guest is Fred Miers the owner of Simple Bottle Return in Bridgeport, CT. We start with a tour of his very efficient and spotless 68,000 square feet facility in Bridgeport, CT. At Simple Bottle Return you can bring your bottles and cans to redeem for cash or toward your favorite charity. The facility can count up to 700 containers per minute. Later we’ll sit down for a conversation with Fred on when and why he started recycling bottles. And why help update Connecticut's Bottle Bill, and it's benefits.  How he designed his redemption center to work for all large and small volume clients alike. How easy it's to participate and be rewarded.  Why it matters to recycle. Finally, his plans for the future and more. Not to be missed!HOSTNicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides GUESTFred Miers, Principalwww.SimpleBottleReturn.comBusinesses mentionedSimple Bottle Return1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610www.SimpleBottleReturn.com 

Not to be missed, our third show on 'How to Save Money & Reduce Waste' dedicated to the environment with solutions from our experts on how best we can participate and be rewarded while taking care of our global home!INTROFrom Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues facing the USA in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we are talking Plastic Pollution, how you and I can participate help alleviate the problem mostly with disposable one use plastics, and be rewarded!SUMMARY, SHOW #7Our guest is Fred Miers the owner of Simple Bottle Return in Bridgeport, CT. We start with a tour of his very efficient and spotless 68,000 square feet facility in Bridgeport, CT. At Simple Bottle Return you can bring your bottles and cans to redeem for cash or toward your favorite charity. The facility can count up to 700 containers per minute. Later we’ll sit down for a conversation with Fred on when and why he started recycling bottles. And why help update Connecticut's Bottle Bill, and it's benefits.  How he designed his redemption center to work for all large and small volume clients alike. How easy it's to participate and be rewarded.  Why it matters to recycle. Finally, his plans for the future and more. Not to be missed!HOSTNicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides GUESTFred Miers, Principalwww.SimpleBottleReturn.comBusinesses mentionedSimple Bottle Return1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610www.SimpleBottleReturn.com 

Not to be missed, our second show on 'How to Save Money & Reduce Waste' dedicated to the environment with solutions from our experts on how best we can participate and be rewarded while taking care of our global home!INTROFrom Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues facing the USA in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we are talking Plastic Pollution, how you and I can participate help alleviate the problem mostly with disposable one use plastics, and be rewarded!SUMMARY, SHOW #6Our guest is Fred Miers the owner of Simple Bottle Return in Bridgeport, CT. We start with a tour of his very efficient and spotless 68,000 square feet facility in Bridgeport, CT. At Simple Bottle Return you can bring your bottles and cans to redeem for cash or toward your favorite charity. The facility can count up to 700 containers per minute. Later we’ll sit down for a conversation with Fred on when and why he started recycling bottles. And why help update Connecticut's Bottle Bill, and it's benefits.  How he designed his redemption center to work for all large and small volume clients alike. How easy it's to participate and be rewarded.  Why it matters to recycle. Finally, his plans for the future and more. Not to be missed!HOSTNicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides GUESTFred Miers, Principalwww.SimpleBottleReturn.comBusinesses mentionedSimple Bottle Return1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610www.SimpleBottleReturn.com 

Not to be missed our first of many shows on 'How to Save Money & Reduce Waste' dedicated to the environment with solutions from our experts on how best we can participate and be rewarded while taking care of our global home!INTROFrom Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues facing the USA in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we are talking Plastic Pollution, how you and I can participate help alleviate the problem mostly with disposable one use plastics, and be rewarded!SUMMARY, SHOW #5Our guest is Fred Miers the owner of Simple Bottle Return in Bridgeport, CT. We start with a tour of his very efficient and spotless 68,000 square feet facility in Bridgeport, CT. At Simple Bottle Return you can bring your bottles and cans to redeem for cash or toward your favorite charity. The facility can count up to 700 containers per minute. Later we’ll sit down for a conversation with Fred on when and why he started recycling bottles. And why help update Connecticut's Bottle Bill, and it's benefits.  How he designed his redemption center to work for all large and small volume clients alike. How easy it's to participate and be rewarded.  Why it matters to recycle. Finally, his plans for the future and more. Not to be missed!HOSTNicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides GUESTFred Miers, Principalwww.SimpleBottleReturn.comBusinesses mentionedSimple Bottle Return1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610www.SimpleBottleReturn.com PatagoniaQuality Clothing and GearMotto: In business to save our home the planetwww.patagonia.comBooks mentioned'The Business of Less, The Role of Companies and Households on a Planet in Peril' by Dr. Roland Geyer

Not to be missed, our very first four shows are dedicated to stuff. To help unravel the mystery of buying and holding to our 'precious' STUFF, and how to let GO, we have three of the best Certified Professional Organizers in the United States and Canada.INTROWhat STUFF you ask? From the cleaners collecting dust under the kitchen sink; to closets overflowing with clothes, clothes that haven't been worn for years; stuff in the attic, the basement, the garage; not to mention renting storage space to hold more stuff!SUMMARY, SHOW #4Wrapping up with our Certified Professional Organizers in this segment they'll help answer your questions.  WHY a movable hamper is a very good thing VS. a build in? WHERE is the best spot in a bedroom for a  hamper, especially with teenagers? WHAT an organizer will never touch? WHEN the best container is no container? Our guests open up and reveal WHAT they can't part with and why! The valuable meeting you can join to continue the conversation, once a month, via zoom. And finally not to be missed gem, a Quick Tip from our experts to help you stay organized! HOSTNicky P.E. TomboulidesPenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com'It Is a Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. TomboulidesGUESTSOur guests, a Nurse, a CPA, and an Illustrator, talk of their decision to switch careers to become Professional OrganizersCarolyn Caldwellwww.caldwellevolution.comSusan Lovallowww.ClutterSolutions.com"Happily Organized" by Susan LovalloMatt Baier,www.Mattbaier.com"The Circulation Solution" by Matt BaierYouTube channel mentionedMatt Baier OrganizingOrganizers Zoom Meeting (monthly)MinimalQuest.com (FREE)Show mentionedTrading Spaces, by Peter WalshOrganization mentioned National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO)Books mentioned'Clutter Control' by Jeff Campbell'The Circulation Solution' by Matt Baier'Happily Organized' by Susan Lovallo

Not to be missed, our very first four shows are dedicated to stuff. To help unravel the mystery of buying and holding to our 'precious' STUFF, and how to let GO, we have three of the best Certified Professional Organizers in the United States and Canada.INTROWhat STUFF you ask? From the cleaners collecting dust under the kitchen sink; to closets overflowing with clothes, clothes that haven't been worn for years; stuff in the attic, the basement, the garage; not to mention renting storage space to hold more stuff!SUMMARY, SHOW #3Today our experts are answering your questions on decluttering and organizing. WHY a super low tech solution may be the answer for you? HOW not to be a burden to the next generation? WHAT does it mean, don't ask WHERE ask WHY? Helping the host with her dilemma on how to let go of her book collection, and feel good about it! Ending as always with a quick tip, a gem from our Professional Organizers. A not to be missed show! HOSTNicky P.E. TomboulidesPenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com'It Is a Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. TomboulidesGUESTSOur guests, a Nurse, a CPA, and an Illustrator, talk of their decision to switch careers to become Professional OrganizersCarolyn Caldwellwww.caldwellevolution.comSusan Lovallowww.ClutterSolutions.com"Happily Organized" by Susan LovalloMatt Baier,www.Mattbaier.com"The Circulation Solution" by Matt BaierMerchandise MentionedTimeTimer.com  invented by Jan RogersBooks Mentioned'The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning'  by Margareta Magnusson'Organizing from the Inside Out' by Julie Morgenstern'Minimalism' by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

Not to be missed, our very first four shows are dedicated to stuff. To help unravel the mystery of buying and holding to our 'precious' STUFF, and how to let GO, we have three of the best Certified Professional Organizers in the United States and Canada.INTROWhat STUFF you ask? From the cleaners collecting dust under the kitchen sink; to closets overflowing with clothes, clothes that haven't been worn for years; stuff in the attic, the basement, the garage; not to mention renting storage space to hold more stuff!SUMMARY, SHOW #2WHERE to start when you want to let go of STUFF? WHAT is the one thing you can do right now? WHY start your journey with the end in mind? WHAT is the hardest thing for individuals to tackle when it comes to organizing? WHAT is the one grouping of stuff all three experts agree you must address last? HOW to best  organize your files? WHY a magic wand? HOW to test if you are a hoarder or a collector? WHAT is the best item to collect? And can't miss the Quick Tip, a gem from our expert panel for a Happier YOU!HOSTNicky P.E. TomboulidesPenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com'It Is a Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. TomboulidesGUESTSOur guests, a Nurse, a CPA, and an Illustrator, talk of their decision to switch careers to become Professional OrganizersCarolyn Caldwellwww.caldwellevolution.comSusan Lovallowww.ClutterSolutions.com"Happily Organized" by Susan LovalloMatt Baier,www.Mattbaier.com"The Circulation Solution" by Matt BaierOrganizations MentionedInstitute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD)Books Mentioned'It's All Too Much'  by Peter Walsh

Not to be missed, our very first show is dedicated to stuff. To help unravel the mystery of buying and holding to our 'precious' STUFF, and how to let GO, we have three of the best Certified Professional Organizers in the United States and Canada.INTROWhat STUFF you ask? From the cleaners collecting dust under the kitchen sink; to closets overflowing with clothes, clothes that haven't been worn for years; stuff in the attic, the basement, the garage; not to mention renting storage space to hold more stuff!SUMMARYHOW do I know I have a Clutter problem? WHAT will be the one thing that will push me to start decluttering? WHY start right now with one easy item? WHAT is the best way to STOP buying/accumulating more stuff?And can't miss the Quick Tip, a gem from our expert panel for a Happier YOU!HOSTNicky P.E. TomboulidesPenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com'It Is a Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. TomboulidesGUESTSOur guests, a Nurse, a CPA, and an Illustrator, talk of their decision to switch careers to become Professional OrganizersCarolyn Caldwellwww.caldwellevolution.comSusan Lovallowww.ClutterSolutions.com"Happily Organized" by Susan LovalloMatt Baier,www.Mattbaier.com"The Circulation Solution" by Matt BaierBooks mentioned"Lighten Up" by Michelle Passoff."Organizing from the Inside Out" by Julie Morgenstern.TV Series mentionedClean Sweep, Peter Walsh