2015

  • Metal Lids And Plastic Caps: What You Can Recycle And What You Can Throw Away

    Certain types of bottle caps have traditionally been treated differently from the bottles during the recycling process. In fact, the question of what you can do with your caps and lids in general is somewhat complicated. Knowing what you're allowed to recycle and what must be thrown away for garbage disposal is important. Q: Can you recycle plastic bottle caps? A: Yes, if the cap is left on the bottle.
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  • Two Recycling Tips For Your Business

    If your business is like many others, it likely generates a shocking amount of trash over the course of a day. Unfortunately, this type of trash generation can be particularly harmful to the environment. But commercial recycling services, like E.L. Harvey & Sons, have made it possible for businesses to greatly reduce their damage to the environment. Yet, you may have only recently started to consider using these services for your enterprise, and if that is the case, the following couple of tips can help you to avoid some common recycling issues.
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  • How To Recycle Old Electronics

    Recycling electronics can require more footwork than recycling paper and common plastics, but recycling these items has a great positive impact on your carbon footprint. Here's what you need to know about recycling electronic goods.   Why it's Important to Recycle Electronics You may be wondering whether recycling electronics is worth the hassle; it's often difficult to find a convenient bin for recycling these products. Large electronic products can take a huge toll on landfills, but they also may release many hazardous materials into the environment.
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  • Four Tips To Help With Demolition And Collection Of Reclaimed Materials

    Demolition can often mean that you have a big mess to deal with.  It can also be beneficial to your projects if you want to reuse reclaimed materials. The materials that you take from demolition can be used on other projects, sold and scrapped to put the money back into your business. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your demolition projects: 1. Sealing Off Areas That Are To Not Be Demolished
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  • Recyclable Plastic Bags – Stuff The Jug

    Some commonly forgotten items, even by the most passionate recycler, are all the bags and plastic packaging used today. Here's a useful tip to help you keep these non-biodegradable and toxic items out of the landfill. Recycling in the U.S. Gradually Improving Recycling efforts in the United States have improved over the last 20 years, but on the whole the country still lags far behind many European nations. By intensifying recycling efforts, some European countries have all but eliminated the need for public landfills.
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  • Fixing Up Your First Home? Don't Miss Cash With Scrap

    If you are ready to make the investment of purchasing a home and you'll be buying a small fixer-upper, there are things you want to know as you start to upgrade and fix the home. There could be a lot of metal lying around the house that is worth some money, and the money can help you pay for the repairs. Before you replace the following items, remove them and take them to a local scrap metal yard to see how much cash you can get.
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  • Where to Find Old Cars for Recycling

    As scrap metal prices go up, old junk cars that are just rusting out in the open become more valuable for their steel. If you want to get into junk car recycling, then here are some ways you can get your hands on some old vehicles. Look at online ads People often post ads for scrap wood and metal, including cars, that they no longer want in online venues. They charge a very small purchase price, or even offer their items for free if you come out to remove the things they don't want on your own.
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  • Going Out Of Business? Recycle Your Computers' Circuit Boards And Other Parts With Smelting

    If your business is closing or going out of business soon, you want to get rid of the data in your computer systems safely and effectively.  Simply recycling the parts leaves you and your employees vulnerable to identity theft and other crimes. By smelting the broken down computer parts, you can better protect your company and get some extra cash. Smelting is a unique process that involves melting metal parts, such as copper wiring, memory chips and circuit boards, in high temperatures.
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  • What Type And Size Of Roll-Off Dumpsters Are Available?

    Whether you are doing a personal, home remodeling project or managing a large, commercial construction site, you need a way to get rid of debris and trash that accumulate during the job. One of the most convenient ways to remove refuse is with removal containers, often called roll-off bins or dumpsters. Types of Roll-off Dumpsters Roll-off dumpsters come in two main varieties. The ones you probably see the most are the open top dumpsters where trash is just dumped in the top.
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