With multiple storms recently blowing through the greater Hagerstown, MD area already, plan now before any REALLY big ones hit. It will likely be an active season well into fall, bringing winds, rain, lightening, flooding and possible destruction. Be careful, stay safe and be prepared (see storm tips below). AND, if you do have storm damage, consider BlueBox Rental for a dumpster to help clean up the mess.

Storm damage can be an overwhelming sight, because it is usually widespread. Many homeowners don’t know where to begin cleaning up. One of the best ways to limit such damage is to have your house and property ready long before the storm is on the evening forecast. Start by making sure there are no objects that can cause damage. This includes random junk in the yard; dead limbs and dead landscaping; and structures that have needed to go for some time. Being prepared now can save many headaches later.

The BlueBox customer service team can deliver a dumpster to your driveway or yard. When you’re done filling it, they will remove it and the debris.

Cleaning up right after the storm passes is always the No. 1 goal. Most people only think about the energy and hard work that goes into gathering up the debris. The professionals at BlueBox Rental want to make sure you only have to touch the mess one time. Pick it up and put it in the dumpster. They truly want to make your life easier and free from the trouble that can come from a destructive storm.

Contact BlueBox for Your Dumpster

Contact the BlueBox Rental office in Hagerstown, MD for help with storm debris or other messes. You can connect by clicking here, calling them at 301.333.9500 or texting 240.219.5839. They deliver to most places in the Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. They have six different dumpsters for your specific need. You can see those on this page.

Tips for weathering a storm and it’s aftermath

Here are a few tips that can help:

1. Cut back dead or diseased limbs on trees, or the entire tree if necessary. Trees can become very dangerous and may cause more damage to your home than the storm.
2. Put together a comprehensive “Hurricane Kit” (as described in the article link below).
3. Make sure your gutters are clean and in good working order.
4. Inspect your roof. Make sure it is in good shape, with all shingles being tight to the roof line.
5. Make sure you have a place to store all outside furniture — and anything that can moved by heavy winds — which can cause damage.
6. Purchase storm shutters or have a supply of plywood that can cover windows and doors.
7. Have sand bags — or the makings for such — to keep flood waters from entering under doors if your home is in a low area.

Here is an article on how to be prepared for the next major storm or hurricane before it hits the greater Hagerstown area.

Words from BlueBox’s satisfied dumpster customers

“This company is awesome!” — Mark D.

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Summer just kicked off and it’s a great time of year to have a great time. Soon the skies will be filled with fireworks and the sounds of oohs and ahhs across this great nation, including those skies over the Tri-state area. It’s a highlight for so many across the United States of America. This country has a rich history going back to it’s humble beginnings more than 250 years ago.

Below is a brief summary — with some moving quotes — of those days leading to the country’s independence which will soon be celebrated on July 4th.

Here is a list of July fourth events in the greater Tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Please be careful while enjoying these celebrations or your own.

Click on this link to watch July 4th fireworks from the comfort of your home.

Summer projects make messes easily contained in a dumpster

BlueBox Rental has small, medium and large dumpsters for every need for area homeowners and business people. So if you’re cleaning out a storage room or deconstructing a large concrete pad or walk, a BlueBox driver will deliver the right-sized dumpster right to the edge of the job site. You keep it there until the mess is loaded up and contact the Hagerstown, MD office for them to haul it away.

Click here to reserve one of BlueBox‘s rental dumpsters. You can also call the office at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839. They deliver dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle. Find out why Mark and Andie were excited to share their thoughts for the world to read.

“This company is awesome!” – Mark D.

“This is the company in Washington County that you would want to get a dumpster from. They were efficient, they were prompt and they were very nice to work with too!” — Andie M.

The history of Independence Day in America

On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, leading to the formation of the United States. The colonies and England had already been at odds for a year when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in the summer of 1776. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution in a June 7th session in the Pennsylvania State House. That resolution included these now-famous words:

“Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.”

These words led to the drafting of a statement presenting to the world the colonies’ case for independence. Members of the committee included famous patriots John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. The task of drafting The Declaration of Independence was given to Jefferson.

On July 1, 1776, the Continental Congress reconvened, and on the following day, the resolution for independence was adopted by the colonies. The Declaration was officially adopted and ratified on the afternoon of July 4.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — The Declaration of Independence, 1776

“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” — Justice Thurgood Marshall

“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!” — Daniel Webster

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The BlueBox Rental staff love the nice words from happy customers. Those testimonials tell them they are doing well, because customer service is the company’s top priority. With other choices available, the BlueBox staff members are always striving for the best customer service. They consider it a privilege to serve and are honored when people put their trust in their team.

Dumpster Rental Testimonials

“These guys are great! They make it super easy to set an appointment. They work with your schedule for drop offs and pickups, and even still came to pickup the dumpster when I missed the deadline to request the pickup. Definitely recommend!” — Amanda L.

 

“This company is awesome!” – Mark D.

 

“This is the company in Washington County that you would want to get a dumpster from. They were efficient, they were prompt and they were very nice to work with too! We will call on them next time we need a dumpster.” — Andie M.

 

“Great service! Priced great and very accommodating.” – Yvonne W.

 

“Friendly customer service. Fast and easy to reserve dumpster and quick delivery. Reasonably priced. Dropped dumpster off on Thursday morning and picked up on Monday after verifying we were ready for pick up. Followed up after pick up. Great company to do business with if you need to rent a dumpster!” – Michelle M.

 

“I had a great experience with Blue Box Dumpster. The roll off (dumpster) was placed exactly where I instructed them and they placed wood blocks to protect my driveway. Their customer service was great and the gentleman that picked up the roll off was very courteous. I highly recommend Blue Box Dumpster.”  – Bruce K.

BlueBox’s Dumpster Service Area

BlueBox Rental is proud to provide dumpster rentals in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In Maryland, their drivers deliver within the greater Washington County area and to parts of Frederick County. In Pennsylvania, they serve Greencastle, Waynesboro, Mercersburg and the small towns in between. They also deliver rental dumpsters in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, including Inwood and Martinsburg.

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The Memorial Day holiday is about remembering. It’s about remembering those who have served this country, celebrating the results of their sacrifices through parades, concerts and family gatherings.

The entire BlueBox Rental staff hopes you and your loved ones have a safe holiday weekend.

Click on this link for a list of all the Memorial Day weekend events in the greater Hagerstown, MD area.

Memorial Day Facts

Did You Know: The holiday began after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans established it. It was started as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of those who died in the war. By the 20th Century, competing Union and Confederate holiday traditions merged and Memorial Day honored all Americans killed while in military service.

“On this Memorial Day, it is right for us to remember the living and the dead for whom the call of their country has meant pain and sacrifice. A grateful nation is in their debt.” – President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966

Read more about the Memorial Day holiday here or to read Memorial Day quotes.

From everyone at BlueBox Rentals, “thank you” to all who have served to protect and defend this nation.

Why contact BlueBox for your dumpster rental needs?

BlueBox rents the perfect size dumpsters that fit in most driveways or near the door of any commercial building. BlueBox owner Tim Fields takes pride in superior customer service. Tim even offers his mobile number (see below) for clients to schedule a dumpster directly through him. Click this link to read about the six dumpsters they rent for small to large jobs and the messes they create.

BlueBox client testimonial

Contact the Hagerstown office about your dumpster rental

Click here to order your rental dumpster. Click on this link if you have questions about our dumpster rental services. If you want to talk to the BlueBox staff, call their Hagerstown, MD office at 301-331-4117.

They deliver their dumpsters throughout the Tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Here is a list of the exact locations they serve.

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More people sell their homes or relocate this month than any other time of year. When people move, they often pack up everything and then realize most of the stuff is not needed in the new place. A way to avoid that is to make a list of what you need in the new place. Pack that up first. What does not need to be moved, sell, donate or toss it. For those things ready for the landfill, put them in a BlueBox Rental dumpster from the company’s Hagerstown, MD headquarters. The company’s customer service team will take it from there and your load will be lighter.

Key to-dos to sell your home

Experts advise sellers to take a few important steps to impress potential buyers. Even in this tight market, the seller may be competing with several other sellers. Those steps include:

• Pressure wash siding, sidewalks and decks (try Complete Power Wash or Extra Mile PowerWashing)
• Mow the lawn, edge and trim the hedges
• Repaint the front door and mailbox
• Update lighting inside and outside the house
• Deep clean the home’s interior
• Remove clutter

Click on this link to read a comprehensive article on prepping your home for the Tri-state’s real estate market.

Contact BlueBox for your rental dumpster

Interesting facts about the month of May

May 5th is Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of Mexico over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. Many people celebrate by eating traditional Mexican meals.

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Luckily for Tri-state area homeowners and business owners, BlueBox Rental has small, medium and large dumpsters for every need.

So if you’re cleaning out a storage room or deconstructing a large concrete patio, BlueBox will deliver the right-sized dumpster right to the edge of the job site. You keep it there until the mess is loaded up and contact the Hagerstown, MD office for them to haul it away.

Click here to reserve one of BlueBox‘s rental dumpsters. You can also call the office at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839. They deliver dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle.

April is National Hope Month and National Earth Month

The BlueBox Rental staff members are up for a few April celebrations. While they know they can’t do everything to protect the planet, they know they can make sure garbage gets where it needs to go. They also encourage others to recycle and reuse when possible. And for those that know BlueBox owner/operator Tim Fields, they know hope is a big part of what drives him in business and his personal life. Tim is a guy you might describe as “having never met a stranger.” You can take this business owners’ words as truth.

“I have been working with Tim Fields for a couple of years. He always exceeds my expectations and has always been a pleasure to work with. Great customer service and highly recommended. – Hampton Roads Powerwashing

April Facts

• The diamond of April — the birthstone — symbolizes innocence.
• April 15th is the deadline for filing taxes in the United States.
• April is the first full month of the professional baseball season in the U.S.
• The April flowers are the Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
• April has several special days and week-long and month-long celebrations. These include: April Fools’ Day; Autism Awareness Day; Easter (April 20th); Earth Day; Arbor Day; National Poetry Month; American Heritage Month; and Teacher Appreciation Week.

Click on this link to see a list of April events happening in the Western Maryland area.

Notable April Birthdays

• CAROL BURNETT: April 26, 1933
• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: April 23, 1564
• BOOKER T. WASHINGTON: April 5, 1856
• CHARLIE CHAPLIN: April 16, 1889
• THOMAS JEFFERSON: April 13, 1743
• LEONARDO Da VINCI: April 15, 1452
• ELLA FITZGERALD: April 25, 1917
• To read more April birthdays, click here.

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Tax season is in full swing and people will soon be deciding where to spend those refund dollars. Some rapid returns are already on their way to local bank accounts. Are you getting enough back to do a major home improvement project? If so, congratulations! Even if your refund can only pay for a smaller, do-it-yourself project, consider the mess could come from that project. A dumpster rental is a few hundred dollars and is a wise move for containing the debris and junk that could end up in a pile on the lawn.

you need ideas for Spring project? The BlueBox Rental staff gets calls from those doing kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, window replacements and storage room clean outs. A BlueBox dumpster has the perfect place to put that mess and then have it hauled away. The dumpster can be parked steps from the job site. This makes for easy access to dispose of old cabinets, toilets, flooring, vanities, windows, etc…

“Why should I use tax refund dollars on a BlueBox dumpster?”

Below are testimonials of BlueBox dumpster clients.

“I would highly recommend this company! Sandy was very professional! Seamless from start to finish!” — Karen E.

 

“Friendly customer service. Fast and easy to reserve a dumpster and quick delivery. Reasonably priced. Dropped dumpster off on Thursday morning and picked it up on Monday after verifying we were ready for pick up. Followed up after pick up. Great company to do business with if you need to rent a dumpster!” – Michelle M.

 

“I had a great experience with BlueBox Dumpster. The roll off (dumpster) was placed exactly where I instructed them and they placed wood blocks to protect my driveway. Their customer service was great and the gentleman that picked up the roll off was very courteous. I highly recommend Blue Box Dumpster.”  – Bruce K.

Read more BlueBox Rental dumpster reviews here.

Contact BlueBox for a Rental Dumpster Delivery

Click here to schedule a rental dumpster for a home project or to clean out an overstuffed storage space. You can call BlueBox‘s Hagerstown, MD office at 301.333.9500 or text a staff member at 240.219.5839.

March 2025 Celebrations

March is….

• Red Cross Month
• National Athletic Training Month
• National Women’s History Month
• National Nutrition Month

Special days in March include…

• March 3rd – National Anthem Day, World Wildlife Day
• March 4h – Mardi Gras
• March 5th – Ash Wednesday
• March 7th – Employee Appreciation Day
• March 8th – International Women’s Day
• March 9th – Daylight Saving Time Starts
• March 17th – Saint Patrick’s Day
• March 20th – Spring Equinox (Start of Spring)
• March 22nd – World Water Day
• March 25th – Maryland Day

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This is the time of year when homeowners start getting restless. The winter is feeling too long and any break in the weather is a motivating factor to break free from the cabin fever. Home improvement projects slated for spring might get started sooner when the sun shines and the mercury rises above 45 degrees. Order a rental dumpster before you start tearing out or cleaning out. This means the mess goes directly from the jobsite to the box to the landfill.

Special days to celebrate this February

Valentine’s Day – Celebrated on February 14th, this day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd century. If you need a Valentine’s gift idea, click on this link.

Presidents’ Day – This holiday is also known as Washington’s Birthday, this is a federal holiday that falls on Monday, February 17, 2025. This date is also Random Acts of Kindness Day. See below for a list of suggestions to show kindness to others, spreading good vibes throughout your community.

National Freedom Day – Celebrated on February 1st, 1865, this day commemorates the signing of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which outlawed slavery in the United States. 

Groundhog Day – A popular holiday celebrated on February 2nd. This year, the large rodent predicted six more weeks of winter. However, people wanting an early spring should take comfort in knowing the furry hibernators are only 40 percent accurate.

Take care of your heart and show kindness this month and beyond

American Heart Month is a great time to start taking care of the most important organ in your body. The best changes to make include exercise – 30 minutes a day, at least five days a week — and eating healthy foods. Best exercises include brisk walking, running, cycling, swimming and jumping rope. The best foods to include in your diet are fruits, vegetables, whole-grain breads and pastas, lean meats and fish, nuts, seeds, low-fat dairy products like milk and yogurt.

While you’re getting physically healthier, you can celebrate others with random acts of kinds. Some ideas of spreading goodwill in your community (February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day) include:

• Give a compliment or hold a door open for a stranger
• Buy a meal for someone in need
• Write a note of appreciation to a neighbor, co-worker or civil servant
• Donate blood
• Volunteer at a local soup kitchen, pet shelter or other charity.

If you need other suggestions, click here for 100 random acts of kindness ideas.

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As the Christmas decorations come down, the expectations for the new year go up. The gyms are crowded, resumes are being updated and carbs are being counted. What are your top resolutions to make 2025 better than 2024? And, more importantly, what is your strategy to keep going through the long, cold winter. Keep reading if you need such tips.

Before that, consider this; do any of your resolutions involve cleaning out rooms or adding space to existing rooms? If so, plan for the mess by reserving your dumpster before you start.

Reflecting back on 2024, the BlueBox Rental team staff is thankful for another year of helping others clean up their big messes. They met many new friends in 2024 and look forward to making new connections in 2025. If you want to connect to rent a dumpster in 2025, click here or call their Hagerstown, MD office at 301.333.9500. You can also text a representative at 240.219.5839.

The BlueBox staff is proud to deliver their dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle. Read BlueBox Rental dumpster reviews here.

If you need help making other resolutions, and advice to stay true to them as the days pass, keep reading.

Popular 2025 New Year’s Resolutions

Saving more money is the top resolution for people heading into the new year, according to survey gurus at Statista. The other top survey answers are:

• Eat healthier
• Exercise more
• Lose weight
• Spend more time with family and friends
• Quit smoking
• Spend less money on living expenses*

Some experts say 88 percent of resolutions fail between two weeks and two months. However, there are ways to help ensure success. Those ways include setting small, specific goals and tracking them, even using loved ones for encouragement. Here are some details to focus on to make lasting changes:

• Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals.
• Break down bigger goals into smaller steps.
• Track your progress.
• Find accountability partners to walk alongside you.
• Reward yourself for victories in the journey.
• Start small and be realistic about making progress.
• Stay positive, even during setbacks, to keep moving towards your goal.

Read this thehopeline.com article for more detailed advice to sustain your resolution throughout 2025.

Inspirational Quotes about the new year

“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.” – Brad Paisley

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

“You do not find the happy life. You make it.” – Benjamin Franklin

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King

Good news headlines from 2024

• Mom opens cafe to employ people with disabilities

• First black astronaut candidate makes it to space after more than 60 years

• Man paralyzed as a teen competes in his first marathon

Click on this article to read many positive stories from 2024.

Happy New Year!

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