The Sour Scoop

At Sourgum Waste, we want to help you live sustainably. Learn about the environment, recycling, DIY home improvement, and more-straight from the experts.

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How Smarter Data Can Help Recycling Challenges

Published Oct 8, 2025
Jersey City Skyline

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Sourgum Unveils Fresh Visual Identity for the Next Era of Modernized Waste and Recycling Services

Published Sep 29, 2025
Nashville Downtown

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Sourgum Expands to the Nashville Metro Area Bringing Revolutionary Waste Solutions to the Heart of Music City

Published Jul 9, 2025
Downtown Lexington KY

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Sourgum Expands to Louisville Metro Area, Delivering Smarter Waste Solutions to Kentucky

Published Jul 16, 2025
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Sourgum Raises $12.5M Series A to Transform Waste Management into a Tech-First Industry

Published Apr 3, 2025
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Recycling Plastic at Construction Sites: A Plastic Free July Initiative

Published Jul 16, 2024
when to rent a dumpster vs junk removal service

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Junk Removal vs. Dumpster Rental: What’s the Better Choice?

Published Mar 19, 2024
wooden dumpster enclosure

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How to Build a Dumpster Enclosure in 6 Steps

Published Jun 19, 2023
A clear glass bottle ready to be recycled

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How to Recycle Glass the Right Way

Published Jan 31, 2023
A pile of pollution on a sunny beach

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Water Pollution Statistics

Published Jan 31, 2023
A blue couch that can be recycled

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Recycling Furniture Won’t Save the Planet, But It’s a Good Start

Published Jan 31, 2023
concrete, vinyl, chain link, and wooden dumpster enclosures.

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The Best Types of Trash Enclosures

Published Jul 3, 2023
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11 Rewarding Careers in the Waste Industry

Published Jun 16, 2023
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How to Partner With Companies to Grow Your Roofing Business

Published Jun 15, 2023
Landfill emissions

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How Do Landfills Work?

Published May 15, 2023
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10 Construction Technology Companies Transforming Construction

Published May 15, 2023
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The Best Spring Cleaning Checklist: Room-by-Room

Published Apr 28, 2023
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20 Reasons Why You Need to Rent a Dumpster

Published Feb 28, 2023
A picture of a house with a lot of junk in front

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How to Help Someone With Hoarding Disorder

Published Feb 23, 2023
A rotary phone upcycled to a lamp

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What Is Upcycling and Why Is It Important?

Published Jan 31, 2023
An overfilled garbage can with household trash

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7 Easy Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Published Jan 31, 2023
Plastic bales outside ready for recycling

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Where Does Trash Go?

Published Jan 31, 2023
A TV that is not ready to be recycled

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How to Get Rid of a TV

Published Jan 31, 2023
Alliance Disposal truck in front of a customer's house surrounded by trees

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Alliance Disposal Celebrates Planting 2,000 Trees!

Published Jan 31, 2023
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How to Dispose of Everyday Household Items Responsibly

Published Jan 31, 2023
Trash decomposing on the side of a cliff

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How Long Does It Take for Trash to Decompose?

Published Jan 31, 2023
A heap of scrap metal cars

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What Scrap Metal Can Be Recycled (And What Can’t)

Published Jan 31, 2023
Plastic bottle junk removal

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Junk Removal Statistics

Published Jan 31, 2023
Open compost bin filled with decomposing organic matter, including fruit peels, vegetable scraps, and dark, rich soil.

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How Food Scraps Become Healthy Soil with Composting

Published Jan 31, 2023
The Sourgum Waste team in front of the NYC skyline

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Alliance Disposal Becomes Sourgum Waste

Published Jan 31, 2023
Food waste going into a composting bin.

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How to Avoid Food Waste and Save Money

Published Jan 31, 2023
Different colored recycling bins for glass, plastic, paper, and metal

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US Recycling Stats and Ways to Improve

Published Jan 31, 2023
A lot of different mobile phone e-waste

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E-waste Statistics

Published Jan 31, 2023
View of trees from lying on your back looking up

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Environmental Wellness

Published Jan 31, 2023
Canvas bags of zero waste products

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The Best List of Zero Waste Products for Your Home

Published Jan 31, 2023
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Food Waste Statistics

Published Jan 31, 2023
A helpful guide on Easy Recycling practices

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How to Make Recycling Simple

Published Jan 31, 2023