Top 20 things to recycle and reuse

Top 20 Things To

Recycle and Reuse

Food

Start a compose heap in your backyard. Instead of throwing old food in the trash, throw it in the compost heap. You can use it to fertilize your garden.

Computers

If your computer still works, you can donate it to a local library, school system or charity. If it no longer operates, contact your local recycling center.

Cell Phones

Cell phone can be recycled for their parts which are re-used in new cell phones.

TiresTires are horrible for landfills as they take up a lot of space, can leach dangerous chemicals over time and can pose a fire hazard. Tires are taken by local recycling centers and can be used for a variety of purposes such as be shredded for rubber mulch, recycled into new tires, and recycled into rubber containers.

MagazinesSince magazines are made of paper, all recycling centers and local curbside recycling services will accept them. You can also donate them to local schools or libraries.

PaintPaint is considered hazardous waste. You cannot dispose of paint by dumping it down a drain or storm sewer. Many recycling centers accept paint which can be blended into some fuels at different manufacturing facilities.

BooksBooks can be donated to schools, libraries and other charities. They can also be recycled at your local recycling center or in your local curbside recycling program.

BatteriesIf you're not already using rechargeable batteries, please consider doing so. Most recycling centers will accept batteries, depending on the type.

Plastic BagsEvery 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.

TelevisionsOld TVs fill landfills and can leak dangerous chemicals harmful to animals and humans. If the TV works, you can sell it or give it to charity. If it does not work, most local recycling centers take them free of charge.

Fire extinguisher

sContact your hazardous waste center to learn how to recycle your fire extinguisher.

Paper

Paper of all kinds can be recycling including notebook paper, newspapers, food packaging, etc... All recycling centers take paper and most communities now have recycling programs with curb side pick-up for paper.

Cardboard boxes

Many local non-profits and will take them for their personal us.

If your workplace collects at least 100 boxes or more each month, Used CardboardBoxes.com accepts them for resale..

Shoes

Charities and thrift shops will accept shoes which can still be used. Nike also has a used show program that sends used athletic shows to Africa and Latin America.

Clothes

Clothes are one of the easiest things to recycle as so many charitable organizations will accept them such as Goodwill, Veteran's Support Groups and most churches.

Glass

Recycling glass containers of any type is generally about 33% more efficient than producing it from scratch. This saves energy consumption which reduces carbon emissions.

Old Jewellery

Most jewellery can be melted down and refashioned into something new for you. Recycle your jewelry and get a new fashion piece at the same time.

Old Christmas LightsHow many times have you pulled out the Christmas lights from last year and they did not work? Instead of throwing them away, recycle them. Some lighting companies will take them.

Appliances

Washers, dryers, stoves and refrigerators are accepted by local thrift shop or charitable organizations of they still work. If not, take them to your local recycling center.

Eyeglasses

Old glasses can be donated to many charitable organizations. If you do not know of any, your eye doctor will also take them and send them to a deserving charity.

Some Interesting Recycling Facts:

24 million tonnes of aluminum is produced annually, 51,000 tonnes of which ends up as packaging in the UK.

24 million tonnes

Each UK family uses an average of 500 glass bottles and jars annually. Glass is 100% recyclable and can be used again and again.

Recycled paper produces 73% less air pollution than if it was made from raw materials.

12.5 million tonnes of paper and cardboard are used annually in the UK.

275,000 tonnes of plastic are used each year in the UK, that’s about 15 million bottles per day.

Most families throw away about 40kg of plastic per year, which could otherwise be recycled.

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