May is a great month to rent a dumpster for your household needs.
Oh! fragrant is the breath of MayIn tranquil garden closes,
And soft yet regal is her sway
Among the spring tide roses. – William Hamilton Hayne, American poet (1856–1929)
This poem paints a beautiful picture. However, spring can sometimes lead to messes. Please stay with us on this and keep reading.
The month of May is a perfect month for a lot of things. It could be the best month for household projects, since the warmer weather is here to stay. Now those spring projects you’ve been thinking about all winter can finally get underway.
Those projects may include a major spring cleaning. Or maybe it’s cleaning up the yard or even a household renovation. Whatever the project, you will likely need a dumpster, because all of these jobs include a mess that should probably go to the local landfill.
Our dumpsters are the perfect size and cost for keeping the mess in one place. Just imagine, completing one of the aforementioned projects and then realizing the pile of scrap and junk now has to be picked up and moved. Our dumpster service allows you to toss the discarded items in and then watch it be hauled away.Schedule Your Rental Dumpster
If you have a messy home project and want help, contact us at Blue Box Rental in Hagerstown, MD. To do so, click here, call us at 301.333.9500 or text us at 240.219.5839. If you want to get on the schedule before Memorial Day, contact us soon, since the holiday falls earlier than usual. While you are considering the best date to for your dumpster to be delivered, read these interesting facts about May.
The Month of May
May is named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants.
May 1 is May Day, which marks the return of spring by bringing in branches of forsythia, lilacs and other flowering shrubs, like azaleas.
In Hawaii, May 1 is celebrated as Lei Day. Leis are wreaths that are often made with native Hawaiian flowers and leaves. Writer Grace Tower Warren suggested May 1 for the date because it coincided with May Day, a celebration also linked to flowers. She coined the phrase, “May Day is Lei Day.” The first Lei Day observance occurred on May 1, 1928. The following year, it was made an official holiday in the territory, since it did not become a state until 1959.
May 4 is now known as Star Wars Day. Fans of the iconic movie series flood social media with memes about “May the 4th Be With You.”
May 5 is Cinco de Mayo (“The Fifth of May”), celebrating the victory of Mexico over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. Many people celebrate by eating traditional Mexican meals.
May 12 is Mother’s Day! Learn about the history of Mother’s Day.
May 20 is Victoria Day in Canada. This holiday celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria.
May 27 is Memorial Day (or Decoration Day). This federal holiday is a poignant reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. It’s tradition to post the American flag on this day.
May’s Fun Days
May 1: School Principals’ Day. Celebrate your school’s leader!
May 2: World Tuna Day. Tuna is a healthy food to eat!
May 5–11: Root Canal Awareness Week. Try NOT to celebrate this one!
May 8: No Socks Day. We recommend flip flops…and a trip to the beach!
May 14: Dance Like a Chicken Day. Click here for the Chicken Dance song.
May Folklore and Symbols
A dry May and a leaking June, make the farmer whistle a merry tune.
A snowstorm in May is worth a wagon-load of hay.
May’s flower is the Hawthorn or Lily-of-the-Valley. The hawthorn means hope, while the lily-of-the-valley symbolizes the return of happiness.
May’s birthstone is the emerald, matching the green grass and leaves that decorate the landscape.
Our Service Area
Blue Box Rental is proud to provide dumpster rentals in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the following zip codes:
Big Pool MD 21711 | Boonsboro MD 21713 | Brownsville MD 21715 | Cascade MD 21719 | Cavetown MD 21720 | Chewsville MD 21721 | Clear Spring MD 21722 | Fairplay MD 21733 | Funkstown MD 21734 | Gapland MD 21779 | Hagerstown MD 21740 | Hagerstown MD 21742 | Hancock MD 21750 | Keedysville MD 21756 | Maugansville MD 21767 | Rohrersville MD 21779 | St. James MD 21781 | Sharpsburg MD 21782 | Smithsburg MD 21783 | Williamsport MD 21795 | Falling Waters WV 25419 | Mercersburg PA 17236 | Greencastle PA 17225 | State Line PA 17263