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

Nashville, Sourgum's latest service area

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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

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Downtown Lexington KY

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

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Sourgum Raises $12.5M Series A to Transform Waste Management into a Tech-First Industry

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Recycling Plastic at Construction Sites: A Plastic Free July Initiative

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when to rent a dumpster vs junk removal service

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

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wooden dumpster enclosure

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How to Build a Dumpster Enclosure in 6 Steps

Published May 30, 2025

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A clear glass bottle ready to be recycled

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How to Recycle Glass the Right Way

Published May 30, 2025

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Water Pollution Statistics

Published May 30, 2025

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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 May 30, 2025

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concrete, vinyl, chain link, and wooden dumpster enclosures.

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The Best Types of Trash Enclosures

Published Jun 19, 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

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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 21, 2023

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20 Reasons Why You Need to Rent a Dumpster

Published Feb 28, 2023

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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

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A rotary phone upcycled to a lamp

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What Is Upcycling and Why Is It Important?

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The Sourgum Waste team in front of the NYC skyline

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Alliance Disposal Becomes Sourgum Waste

Published Sep 22, 2022

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7 Easy Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Published Jun 28, 2021

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Where Does Trash Go?

Published Jun 14, 2021

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A TV that is not ready to be recycled

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How to Get Rid of a TV

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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 15, 2021

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Disposing of a window cleaner bottle and paper towels

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Disposing of Everyday Household Items

Published Nov 25, 2020

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Trash decomposing on the side of a cliff

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How Long Does It Take for Trash to Decompose?

Published Nov 24, 2020

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A heap of scrap metal cars

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

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Food waste going into a composting bin.

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How to Avoid Food Waste and Save Money

Published Sep 21, 2022

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Plastic bottle junk removal

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Junk Removal Statistics

Published Oct 28, 2020

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Apple food waste on the ground

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From Trash to Treasure - Composting

Published Oct 26, 2020

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Different colored recycling bins for glass, plastic, paper, and metal

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US Recycling Stats and Ways to Improve

Published Oct 26, 2020

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A lot of different mobile phone e-waste

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E-waste Statistics

Published Aug 12, 2020

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Environmental Wellness

Published Jul 20, 2020

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Canvas bags of zero waste products

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The Best List of Zero Waste Products for Your Home

Published Jul 6, 2020

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Food Waste Statistics

Published Jul 6, 2020

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A helpful guide on Easy Recycling practices

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How to Make Recycling Simple

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