Lovely Party, Pity We Weren't Invited...
Beach Cans has been to some trashy parties in our day, some of which we were actually invited to. But this latest story has to be the cake taker for American ingenuity meeting its insatiable desire to throw scantily clad parties in odd places. We all know that dumpsters in Long Island have often been a sanctuary for all types of animals. Meet the newest species- the New York party animal. Dumpsters are now being used as pools in what is being coined a a "lo-fi urban country club" in a hidden areas of New York with the help of artist Nina Katchadourian. These dumpster pool parties are found in areas that are rented out for "Invite Only," which means Beach Cans will inevitable show up unannounced with a speedo on. Don't worry, we fashioned the Speedo from an array of old colored rubber bands we had lying around the office. We'll fit in- pun intended.
One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure
Dumpster diving. Not an Olympic event that China will be dominating any time soon, but it has become a popular hobby / lifestyle. Seattle dumpsters are quite the hot spot for this "Going Green" trend and continue to provide brave dumpstranauts with a multitude of items to brag about. One man's trash is another man's treasure indeed. This dumpster diver speaks about his Seattle adventures. Beach Cans Moment of Clarity: Why take your date to an expensive restaurant when you could go around the back to get your meals for free? Many people are found looking through dumpsters to find all sorts of items including food. There are many food hot spots like Trader Joe's and Grand Central Bakery in Seattle. People have strategized weekly plans on what areas and what days of the week to retrieve their free edibles. Meet up groups are available on the web for people who want to find the hottest spots to collect.
We say bravo to you Sultan's of Sewage. Keep up the good
work.
Beware of Dumpster Fluff (No, Not Our Blog)
"Fluff," although having a name that induces less fear than say..
watching a kitten yawn, can be a dangerous material. Hazardous
waste, when sent to the wrong place, can have terrible effects on
the environment and people alike
The term "fluff" is a name used for the leftovers of the
automobile scraps that are put through shredding machines.These
leftovers contain bits of glass, fiber, rubber, engine fluids,
dirt and plastics. The great concern about recycling fluff, especially in the Los Angeles, CA area is the habit of sending it to city landfills. The dumping of fluff, according to the shredding companies, is not detrimental to health or safety. The Toxic Waste department had other notions, stating that, "We're seeing increased amounts of lead, zinc and cadmium in the waste stream, so we think it's no longer appropriate to allow [these companies] to operate."
There are regulations for many dumpsters in Los
Angeles, but many of the shredding companies find a way
around. We could be in for a long struggle on this topic and
unfortunately Beach Cans customers in LA could be the ones to
suffer. ::Off Topic:: Famous Fluff Throughout History:
Dumpster Roll-Off Size Tips
When renting a dumpster for the first time it may be difficult to figure out what size you'll need. You may be asking yourself, is a 20 yard dumpster is too small? or what is equivalent to a 30 yard dumpster? If you are deciding to rent a dumpster for the first time here are some helpful hints in helping you figure out what size container is best for you: (Refer to pick-up trucks and washer machines for visual examples)
This is equivalent to 10 pick-up truck loads or 20 washer
machines
This is equivalent to 12 1/2 pick-up truck loads or 25 washer machines
This is equivalent to 15 pick-up truck loads or 20 washer machines
* Just note that these sizes refer to the larger roll-off
containers. They are mainly used to haul items or an abundance of
items that usually weigh in tons. (1 ton=2,000 pds)
New York Designer Finds Fashion in Dumpsters
Beach Cans has seen many different styles that associate with trashy, but this one tops it all. Say goodbye to conservative business slacks and blouses. The dumpster look has hit the runway scene.
We know all too well the amount of usable waste that a dumpster can house. Dumpster divers across the world have been utilizing waste containers for years for more than just clothing. We have to say, however, that this may the most mainstream appearance of the art since Elaine went digging through New York container in search of a bear claw with her soon to be super hero/slightly financially challenged ex-boyfriend.
Kudos Gary to a job well done.
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