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Eyeglassses -Old
eyeglasses can be donated to a variety of organizations, most geared towards
helping the elderly and underprivileged. Organizations include the Lions Club, The Gift of
Sight and Sight First Recycling Center. Do
an Internet search for the organization most convenient to
you
eyeglasses can be donated to a variety of organizations, most geared towards
helping the elderly and underprivileged. Organizations include the Lions Club, The Gift of
Sight and Sight First Recycling Center. Do
an Internet search for the organization most convenient to
you
.
Hearing
Aids - Like eyeglasse, there are so many people in need of
hearing aids who can’t afford them . Donate your old hearing aids to
the Lions Club, the Knights
of Columbus, or Sertoma.
Aids - Like eyeglasse, there are so many people in need of
hearing aids who can’t afford them . Donate your old hearing aids to
the Lions Club, the Knights
of Columbus, or Sertoma.
Washers,
dryers, stoves and refrigerators - If the appliances still
work, donate them to a local thrift shop or organization geared towards helping
the underprivileged such as the Salvation Army. If the appliances are no longer
in working order, place on your curb on bulk trash pickup day or drive to your
local recycling center. Some charity organizations also accept donations of
large appliances which they will either refurbish or sell for
parts.
dryers, stoves and refrigerators - If the appliances still
work, donate them to a local thrift shop or organization geared towards helping
the underprivileged such as the Salvation Army. If the appliances are no longer
in working order, place on your curb on bulk trash pickup day or drive to your
local recycling center. Some charity organizations also accept donations of
large appliances which they will either refurbish or sell for
parts.
Bathtubs,
toilets and sinks - Many architectural salvaging stores
will purchase old bathroom fixtures. Contact your local recycling organization
to learn how to drop off used fixtures.
toilets and sinks - Many architectural salvaging stores
will purchase old bathroom fixtures. Contact your local recycling organization
to learn how to drop off used fixtures.
Phone
Books - If your local recycling center accepts phone books,
drop them off there. Otherwise contact the closest Project
ReDirectory center. Find your local center with an Internet search or
by contacting the company issuing the directories.
Books - If your local recycling center accepts phone books,
drop them off there. Otherwise contact the closest Project
ReDirectory center. Find your local center with an Internet search or
by contacting the company issuing the directories.
Computers- There are
a couple of ways to get rid of your old computer. If it still works, you can
donate it to someone less fortunate. If it’s a dud, contact your local recycling
center or computer retailer to see if they have computer recycling program.
There are also several programs online to help you with this, start with ebay’s Rethink Initiative, Earth 911, the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition or the International Association of Electronics
Recyclers.
a couple of ways to get rid of your old computer. If it still works, you can
donate it to someone less fortunate. If it’s a dud, contact your local recycling
center or computer retailer to see if they have computer recycling program.
There are also several programs online to help you with this, start with ebay’s Rethink Initiative, Earth 911, the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition or the International Association of Electronics
Recyclers.
Cell
phones - Cell phones can be recycled so parts can be
re-used or the whole phone refurbished. They are also organizations that give
them to the underprivileged or those who will need them in case of emergency.
For more information about recycling cell phones try Charitable Recycling which recycles items for charity groups, Cell
Phones for Soldiers which enables or
heroes to call home, or Cell for Cash which
offers cash for cell phones, but I didn’t read up on it enough to see how it
works.
phones - Cell phones can be recycled so parts can be
re-used or the whole phone refurbished. They are also organizations that give
them to the underprivileged or those who will need them in case of emergency.
For more information about recycling cell phones try Charitable Recycling which recycles items for charity groups, Cell
Phones for Soldiers which enables or
heroes to call home, or Cell for Cash which
offers cash for cell phones, but I didn’t read up on it enough to see how it
works.
Smoke
detectors - Some smoke detectors can be returned to the
manufacturer. Check with your manufacturer to see if the recycle your particular
model. Some smoke detectors are considered hazardous waste because they contain
small traces of Americium 241. If this is the case the manufacturer will
recommend they’re disposed of as hazardoous waste.
detectors - Some smoke detectors can be returned to the
manufacturer. Check with your manufacturer to see if the recycle your particular
model. Some smoke detectors are considered hazardous waste because they contain
small traces of Americium 241. If this is the case the manufacturer will
recommend they’re disposed of as hazardoous waste.
Ink
Cartridges - Most places that sell ink and toner cartridges
will request you recycle your empty cartridges. Many of them also provide return
box and postage.
Cartridges - Most places that sell ink and toner cartridges
will request you recycle your empty cartridges. Many of them also provide return
box and postage.
Batteries - If you’re
not already using rechargeable batteries, please consider doing so. Most
recycling centers will accept batteries, depending on the type. For more about
recycling the different types of batteries including cell phone and car
batteries, visit Earth 911.
not already using rechargeable batteries, please consider doing so. Most
recycling centers will accept batteries, depending on the type. For more about
recycling the different types of batteries including cell phone and car
batteries, visit Earth 911.
Telephones - There
are places willing to buy back or accept donations of old telephones. These
places refurbish old phones or use the parts and casings for other things. To
find out how to dispose of your old telephones, do an Internet
search.
are places willing to buy back or accept donations of old telephones. These
places refurbish old phones or use the parts and casings for other things. To
find out how to dispose of your old telephones, do an Internet
search.
Magazines - Take
these to the recycling center or see if a hospital, senior citizen home or
library can use them.
these to the recycling center or see if a hospital, senior citizen home or
library can use them.
Packing
foam and peanuts - Many recycling centers accept packing
foam and peanuts and even used bubble wrap. Many shipping centers also accept
these materials. Call your local shipping center for
details.
foam and peanuts - Many recycling centers accept packing
foam and peanuts and even used bubble wrap. Many shipping centers also accept
these materials. Call your local shipping center for
details.
Fluorescent
Bulbs - Fluorescent light bulbs contain Mercury which is
considered hazardous waste. The mercury in bulbs can be used to make new bulbs.
Don’t throw your bulbs in the trash, contact your local recycling center to ask
for their hazardous waste recommendations. Also, many hardware and home
improvement stores will accept flourescent bulbs for recycling. Some places do
charge if you won’t be exchanging it for a new
bulb.
Bulbs - Fluorescent light bulbs contain Mercury which is
considered hazardous waste. The mercury in bulbs can be used to make new bulbs.
Don’t throw your bulbs in the trash, contact your local recycling center to ask
for their hazardous waste recommendations. Also, many hardware and home
improvement stores will accept flourescent bulbs for recycling. Some places do
charge if you won’t be exchanging it for a new
bulb.
LampRecycle.org lists
businesses and organizations that will recycle these bulbs
businesses and organizations that will recycle these bulbs
Paint - Paint is also
considered hazardous waste, never ever dump paint down a drain or sewer. Earth 911 lists many
of the ways one can recycle paint or drop off at your local hazardous waste
center.
considered hazardous waste, never ever dump paint down a drain or sewer. Earth 911 lists many
of the ways one can recycle paint or drop off at your local hazardous waste
center.
PDAs - Personal Digital
Assistants can recycled for parts orrefurbished. You
can contact the manufacturer and ask if they take back old PDAs for recycling.
You can also visit Earth 911, Recycle Free and Evironment, Health and
Safety Online for more details.
Assistants can recycled for parts orrefurbished. You
can contact the manufacturer and ask if they take back old PDAs for recycling.
You can also visit Earth 911, Recycle Free and Evironment, Health and
Safety Online for more details.
Motor Oil - Most auto centes have a receptacle for motor oil dumpage.
Please don’t dump motor oil into the sewer, ground or drain or throw in the
garbage as it’s harmful to the environment. Besides, it can be cleaned and
reused, saving our resources.
Please don’t dump motor oil into the sewer, ground or drain or throw in the
garbage as it’s harmful to the environment. Besides, it can be cleaned and
reused, saving our resources.
Cars - Lots of charities will pick up donated cars, even if they
don’t run. There are dozens of organizations listed online and your favorite
charity is sure to be included. You can also recycle specific parts and metals
by dropping your old cars at a scrap yard.
don’t run. There are dozens of organizations listed online and your favorite
charity is sure to be included. You can also recycle specific parts and metals
by dropping your old cars at a scrap yard.
Books - If you no
longer want your books, first try donating them to hospitals, libraries, senior
citizen homes, schools and used book stores. If no one will take the books, they
can generally be placed in your weekly recycle pile.
longer want your books, first try donating them to hospitals, libraries, senior
citizen homes, schools and used book stores. If no one will take the books, they
can generally be placed in your weekly recycle pile.
Carpets,
Rugs, Padding - There are places that will try to recycle
used carpets and rugs rather than toss them into landfill. To recycle yours
(depending on your area) try checking with the Carpet
America Recovery Effort, UGA Carpet
Recycling Resource, the California Intergrated Waste Management Board or any other number of organizations geared towards
recycling.
Rugs, Padding - There are places that will try to recycle
used carpets and rugs rather than toss them into landfill. To recycle yours
(depending on your area) try checking with the Carpet
America Recovery Effort, UGA Carpet
Recycling Resource, the California Intergrated Waste Management Board or any other number of organizations geared towards
recycling.
Clothes
- Don’t throw old clothes away. You have so many choices!
There’s consignment shops, thrift shops, freecycle, and the good old fashioned
supermarket parking lot clothing bin. You can also cut your old clothes into
rags rather than use paper towels, or make clothes, pillows, bags or other items from your old discards.
- Don’t throw old clothes away. You have so many choices!
There’s consignment shops, thrift shops, freecycle, and the good old fashioned
supermarket parking lot clothing bin. You can also cut your old clothes into
rags rather than use paper towels, or make clothes, pillows, bags or other items from your old discards.
Plastic
Bags - Every supermarket has a bin located at the front for
dropping off your plastic bags, even those that are torn. You can also make things from old supermarket plastic
bags.
Bags - Every supermarket has a bin located at the front for
dropping off your plastic bags, even those that are torn. You can also make things from old supermarket plastic
bags.
Albums and
CDs - Bring your old albums and CDs to rare or second hand
record shops. You can also reuse your CDs as other things, for instance
coasters.
CDs - Bring your old albums and CDs to rare or second hand
record shops. You can also reuse your CDs as other things, for instance
coasters.
Clothing
Hangars - First contact your local dry cleaner. Many of them
would love to have your old hangers! If not, drop them at your recycle center
where the metal can be reused for something else.
Hangars - First contact your local dry cleaner. Many of them
would love to have your old hangers! If not, drop them at your recycle center
where the metal can be reused for something else.
Christmas
Trees - If you have an axe and chipper shredder, you can
mulch your tree branches and use the wood for firewood. Even if you have no use
for these, you can let someone else have it. Many towns also have Christmas tree
recycling programs where they make mulch.
Trees - If you have an axe and chipper shredder, you can
mulch your tree branches and use the wood for firewood. Even if you have no use
for these, you can let someone else have it. Many towns also have Christmas tree
recycling programs where they make mulch.
Leaves - Use your leaves for compost and mulch.
Barbecue propane
tanks - There are plenty of places locally that will take your
propane tanks. Do an Internet search or contact your propane dealer or recycling
center for details.
tanks - There are plenty of places locally that will take your
propane tanks. Do an Internet search or contact your propane dealer or recycling
center for details.
Sewing
machines - If sewing machines still work donate them to senior
citizen centers, hospitals, thrift shops or organizations catering to the needy.
If the machines don’t work, the parts can be recycled anywhere they accept scrap
metal.
machines - If sewing machines still work donate them to senior
citizen centers, hospitals, thrift shops or organizations catering to the needy.
If the machines don’t work, the parts can be recycled anywhere they accept scrap
metal.
Mattresses - Mattresses
can be recycled. They’re cleaned, sanitized, restuffed and resold or donated to
charitable organizations and homeless shelters. For a mattress recycler near you
do an Internet search, they’re all over.
can be recycled. They’re cleaned, sanitized, restuffed and resold or donated to
charitable organizations and homeless shelters. For a mattress recycler near you
do an Internet search, they’re all over.
Televisions - Used
televisions can be donated to various charitable organizations. Also, hospitals,
homeless shelters, senior citizen homes, assisted living centers and more. Many
places delivering new televisions will take away the old to donate or use for
parts. You can also check with your local recycling center and scrap metal
yards. I read of one person who gave away the “guts†of his television and used
the rest for an aquarium.
televisions can be donated to various charitable organizations. Also, hospitals,
homeless shelters, senior citizen homes, assisted living centers and more. Many
places delivering new televisions will take away the old to donate or use for
parts. You can also check with your local recycling center and scrap metal
yards. I read of one person who gave away the “guts†of his television and used
the rest for an aquarium.
Fencing
- Contact your local recycling center or bulk waste center to learn how to dispose of your old fencing
material.
- Contact your local recycling center or bulk waste center to learn how to dispose of your old fencing
material.
Fire
extinguishers - Contact your hazardous waste center to
learn how to recycle your fire extinguisher.
extinguishers - Contact your hazardous waste center to
learn how to recycle your fire extinguisher.
Grass clippings
- Use your old grass clippings for mulch and compost. Dried grass
can also be used to line certain small animal cages.
- Use your old grass clippings for mulch and compost. Dried grass
can also be used to line certain small animal cages.
Earth Day - April 22, 2008
