I have never been one of those people who loves to go through their trash and sort things, but when I started seeing pollution affecting my everyday life, I started to take a different tune. I started working with my kids to talk about what we could recycle, and it really made a huge difference. Within about a month, we were seeing our trashcans fill up a lot slower, and it was a welcome relief. This blog is all about choosing the recycling program that works best for you and those around you and knowing how to maximize the benefits you have accessible to you.
Posted on: 2 July 2020
Old batteries should not just be thrown in the trash or into your regular recycling bin. Old batteries, from a simple AA battery to your old laptop battery, are considered hazardous waste and must be dealt with in a specific manner in order to ensure the battery is safely recycled. How you handle the battery depends on the type of battery you are dealing with.
Battery Type #1: Button-Style Batteries
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Posted on: 6 December 2019
Many communities have services that will pick up recyclables left on the curbside. People usually won't have to throw out the paper that they use, since it is recyclable.
The Services That Pick Up Recyclables Will Take Most Types of Paper
People can recycle all of their old phone books, magazines, old letters, and newspapers through these services. Paper products that are used in an office setting are also certainly eligible.
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Posted on: 5 June 2019
You probably know how important it is to keep computer equipment out of landfills due to heavy metal contamination. What you may not know is what to do with an old laptop you no longer want. There are different options to consider based on whether the laptop still works or not. Here are some ways to recycle your laptop.
Give It Away Or Donate It
Giving a working laptop to someone who can use it is a great way to recycle.
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Posted on: 28 March 2019
When people think about recycling things, they often think about recycling items such as cardboard boxes or aluminum cans. In fact, cars are one of the most recycled items. If you have a used car that you don't want to resell and don't drive anymore, you should consider recycling it. Auto recycling has lots of great benefits.
#1 Auto Recycling Helps Provide Affordable Used Parts to Consumers
Fixing up a vehicle can be expensive, which is why many people turn to used auto parts when they need to fix their vehicle.
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