The act of moving house demands a significant investment of effort. From the organization and scheduling to the packing, hauling, and eventual unpacking, it’s a thorough process. However, even after completing all these steps, there’s the obligation of dealing with the waste generated by the move. Whether it’s a pile of cardboard boxes or furniture that suffered damage in transit, the substantial accumulation of discarded materials requires proper management to prevent contributing to the over 8.4 million tons of moving-related trash that ends up in landfills annually.

Infographic created by Moving Proz, a mover service near Denver.