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.

SUMMARY

Join 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!

HOST

Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

www.DirtDirtGoAway.com

GUEST

Nick Bennett

www.1800GotJunk.com

1.800.468.5865

BOOK MENTIONED 

'The Business of Less' by Roland Geyer

INTRODUCTION

ASK NICKY? is designed to answer your 'Clean' questions from the home front. Ask away!

SUMMARY, SHOW #13
A 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!

HOST

Nicky P.E. Tomboulides 

www.DirtDirtGoAway.com

GUEST

Milford Edwards

www.Radio1400.AM

ASK 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. 

INTRODUCTION

From 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 #12

Food 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! 

HOST

Nicky P.E Tomboulides

www.DirtDirtGoAway.com

'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

GUESTS

Sherill Baldwin

www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources

Rachel Schnable

www.ManchesterCT.gov

ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED

Quantum Biopower LLC

www.QuantumBiopower.com

Vanguard Renewables
www.vanguardrenewables.com

Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out
www.recyclect.com

CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources

Town of Manchester

www.ManchesterCT.gov

BOOKS MENTIONED

'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer

BUSINESSES MENTIONED

Buy Nothing Group

www.BuyNothingProject.org

Patagonia

www.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. 

INTRODUCTION

From 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 #11

Food 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! 

HOST

Nicky P.E Tomboulides

www.DirtDirtGoAway.com

'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

GUESTS

Sherill Baldwin

www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources

Rachel Schnable

www.ManchesterCT.gov

ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED

Quantum Biopower LLC

www.QuantumBiopower.com

Vanguard Renewables
www.vanguardrenewables.com

Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out
www.recyclect.com

CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources

Town of Manchester

www.ManchesterCT.gov

BOOKS MENTIONED

'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer

BUSINESSES MENTIONED

Buy Nothing Group

www.BuyNothingProject.org

Patagonia

www.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. 

INTRODUCTION

From 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 #10

Food 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! 

HOST

Nicky P.E Tomboulides

www.DirtDirtGoAway.com

'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

GUESTS

Sherill Baldwin

www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources

Rachel Schnable

www.ManchesterCT.gov

ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED

Quantum Biopower LLC

www.QuantumBiopower.com

Vanguard Renewables
www.vanguardrenewables.com

Recycle CT - RecycleCT Wizard allows you to search What's In and What's Out
www.recyclect.com

CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources

Town of Manchester

www.ManchesterCT.gov

BOOKS MENTIONED

'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer

BUSINESSES MENTIONED

Buy Nothing Group

www.BuyNothingProject.org

Patagonia

www.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. 

INTRODUCTION

From 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 #9

Food 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! 

HOST

Nicky P.E Tomboulides

www.DirtDirtGoAway.com

'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

GUESTS

Sherill Baldwin

www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources

Rachel Schnable

www.ManchesterCT.gov

ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED

Quantum Biopower LLC

www.QuantumBiopower.com

CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

www.CT.gov/deep/MuniRecyclingResources

Town of Manchester

www.ManchesterCT.gov

BOOKS MENTIONED

'The Business of Less' by Dr. Roland Geyer

BUSINESSES MENTIONED

Buy Nothing Group

www.BuyNothingProject.org

Patagonia

www.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!

INTRO

From 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 #8

Our 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!

HOST

Nicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal 

www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com

'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides 

GUEST

Fred Miers, Principal

www.SimpleBottleReturn.com

Businesses mentioned

Simple Bottle Return

1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

www.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!

INTRO

From 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 #7

Our 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!

HOST

Nicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal 

www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com

'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides 

GUEST

Fred Miers, Principal

www.SimpleBottleReturn.com

Businesses mentioned

Simple Bottle Return

1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

www.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!

INTRO

From 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 #6

Our 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!

HOST

Nicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal 

www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com

'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides 

GUEST

Fred Miers, Principal

www.SimpleBottleReturn.com

Businesses mentioned

Simple Bottle Return

1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

www.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!

INTRO

From 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 #5

Our 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!

HOST

Nicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal 

www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com

'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides 

GUEST

Fred Miers, Principal

www.SimpleBottleReturn.com

Businesses mentioned

Simple Bottle Return

1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

www.SimpleBottleReturn.com 

Patagonia

Quality Clothing and Gear

Motto: In business to save our home the planet

www.patagonia.com

Books mentioned

'The Business of Less, The Role of Companies and Households on a Planet in Peril' by Dr. Roland Geyer