2016

3 Tips For Getting Rid Of Home Renovation Debris Responsibly

If you are planning on remodeling your home, chances are good that you will soon find yourself dealing with a lot of construction debris. You might be worried about ensuring that you get rid of these items properly and safely, and you probably want to reduce your impact on the environment. Luckily, following these tips can help you get rid of home renovation debris in a responsible manner. 1. Reuse What You Can…

Scrap Metal Selling: Tips For Success

The idea of selling extra metal you have on your property and other scraps that you come across can be a smart way to make some extra money. You might even be able to make a good-sized second income from selling metal scraps. In order to do that, using tips like the ones below can help you to be successful at it. Sort Out Metal Before Selling A mistake that many beginners make is to toss all the metal into a pile and offer the entire lot to a buyer.…

Six Items That Are Surprisingly Recyclable

Curbside recycling has grown over the years and many cities offer it as a way to make recycling easier for their residents. You might already know about some of the things you can recycle such as cans and bottles and cardboard boxes and containers. However, recycling has gotten much bigger than these things and can now usually accept more items. For one thing, more manufacturers are making items that are recyclable, so the list of things which you can recycle has grown.…

Options For Undeployed Airbag Disposal

Airbags, especially undeployed ones from recalls or cars destined to become scrap, can be difficult to dispose of. This is because an undeployed airbag contains many hazardous materials that make it unsuitable for regular disposal or handling. The following are a few of the options available if you find yourself trying to dispose of an old airbag. Recycling Although recycling of airbags is legal, it isn’t free. Generally you will have to locate a recycler in your area or one that will take shipments.…

Three Tips to Help You Deal with Waste During Home Renovations and Remodeling

Your home is in need of major renovations, which means that you will have a lot of planning to do when it is time to start these projects. It is important to consider the waste that you will need to get rid of and plan for. You will need to consider items like roll-off dumpsters, reclaiming materials, and so forth. Here are some tips that will help ensure your renovation waste does not become a problem:…

4 Things You Can Do With Your Old Junker Car

If you have an older car in your driveway that is no longer running, you may be wondering what to do with it. There are a number of ways you can benefit from a car that is just taking up space on your property. Here are 4 things you can do with your old junker car. Recycle it Recycling an older car for money is a great way to benefit from a vehicle that doesn’t run.…

How To Start Your Own Junk Car Recycling Business

If you want to get into junk car recycling, you can have a potentially profitable hobby or career before you. On average, a junk car is worth up to 40% of its used car value, which can mean that even a total junker in your possession can get you a decent chunk of change at a recycling plant. The more junk cars you can gain access to, the more money you can make.…

Recycling Computers The Efficient And Safe Way

If you’re getting rid of an old desktop computer, consider everything inside for their recycling potential. Copper, aluminum, some steel, small amounts of gold and magnets can be recovered and sent to the right place, but only if you break things down to the component level. Take a look at a few computer recycling points to figure out where your attention is needed inside computers and whether its better to recycle the whole unit or not.…