6 Things You Can Recycle
That You May Have Not Known About
W
e all know we should recycle, and routinely place our
cling of appliances and to undertake research into the recycling of
newspapers, plastic bottles and aluminim cans at the
major household appliances. Individuals can use these resources
curb for collection. But there are many other lesser
to determine appliance recycling initiatives.
known things that can be recycled. While these things may not be
able to be placed at curbside, they can be dropped off at recycling
centers.
2.
Computers. If a computer is in good working order, it
may be sold or passed on to another person who can
put it to use. Some seniors are not interested in RAM or
Before an item is relegated to the trash can, people can do a
processor speed. They just want a means of connecting to the
little research and see if it can be recycled. Some companies or
Internet and can benefit from a recycled machine. Otherwise,
organizations pick up certain recyclables, saving individuals time
computers may be donated to less fortunate schools. For those
and gas.
who simply must recycle the machine, there are different drop-off
1.
Appliances. Some cities and states have appliance recycling or rebate programs. An older, less efficient appliance
zones for computers and peripherals, like printers. Some goodwill
organizations will take them and turn them into profits.
The mission of this center is to serve as the authoritative source of
3.
information on the environmentally responsible disposal and recy-
batteries and a charger.
can be turned in for a rebate on a new energy-efficient
model. Since 1993, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers has overseen the Appliance Recycling Information Center.
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Batteries. These pint-size sources of power contain
heavy metals that can leak out into the ground and water
supplies. They should be brought to recycling centers to
be disposed of properly. Otherwise, consider buying recyclable
