Table of Contents Why Should You Dispose of Concrete Safely? How Much Does it Cost to Dispose of Concrete? Ways to Safely Dispose of Concrete 1. Inert Dumpster for Concrete Waste 2. Take it to a Concrete Supplier 3. Take it to a Local Landfill or Transfer Station 4. Take it to a Construction and […]
Table of Contents Bricks Can be Resold or Recycled Depending on their Condition 1) Reusing Bricks in Features Other than Walls 2) Bricks in Good Condition Can be Resold 3) Damaged Bricks Can be Recycled Recycling a Gypsum Wallboard (Drywall) Only Untreated Scrap Wood Can be Recycled Most Scrap Metals Used in Home Improvement Projects […]
Table of Contents Are Fallen Leaves Reusable? Safeguard Your Lawn Against Winter Why Reuse Fall Leaves? How to Reuse Fall Leaves 1. Create a Compost Pile 2. Make Mulch 3. Make a Leaf Mold 4. Lasagna Gardening with Grass Clippings 5. Protect Root Vegetables 6. Art Projects 7. Shelter for Beneficial Organisms Keep Your Area […]
Table of Contents How Harmful is Improper Motor Oil Disposal? Can Motor Oil be Recycled? How to Properly Dispose of Motor Oil Step 1: Contain All Oil Step 2: Don’t Forget the Oil Filter Step 3: Move to a Leak-Proof Container Step 4: Don’t Mix Step 5: Store Used Motor Oil Where to Take Your […]
Table of Contents Can Old Phones Be Recycled? Why Should You Recycle Old Cell Phones? Old Devices and Electronic Waste Before You Recycle Your Unwanted Cell Phones Batteries and Recycling Centers How are Old Cell Phones Recycled? 1. Cell Phone Retail Stores 2. Donate Cell Phones to Charity 3. Manufacturers’ Mail-In Programs 4. Trade In […]
Table of Contents Don't Toss Out Your Broken Microwave What are Microwaves Made Of? Microwaves and Radiation Microwaves and Hazardous Waste Why Should Microwaves Be Disposed Of Safely? Why Not Accept Microwaves for Garbage Disposal? Ways to Dispose of a Microwave Safely 1. Donate it 2. Take it to an Electronic Recycling Center 3. Take […]
Table of Contents What are Styrofoam Materials Used For? What is Styrofoam? Is Styrofoam Toxic? Styrofoam Food Containers Styrofoam and Landfill Waste Styrofoam and the Environment Effects of Styrofoam Materials on the Environment Is Styrofoam Recyclable? The Process of Styrofoam Recycling Complications with Recycling Styrofoam Materials How to Safely Dispose of Styrofoam 1. Find a […]
Table of Contents Is Spilled Antifreeze Toxic? Dangers of Ethylene Glycol Hazard Effects of Antifreeze Symptoms of Antifreeze Exposure Environmental Impacts of Antifreeze Disposal How to Dispose of Antifreeze Safety Steps Disposal of Antifreeze What Not to Do with Old Antifreeze Safety Precautions 1) Don't Pour Antifreeze Down the Drain 2) Don't Pour Antifreeze Outside […]
Table of Contents What is in a Battery? Battery Types and How to Dispose of Them 1. Alkaline Single-Use Batteries Safely Dispose of Them in Your Trash 2. Rechargeable Batteries Rechargeable Battery Types Recycle Rechargeable Batteries 3. Car Battery Recycle Your Car Battery Ways to Reduce the Need for Battery Disposal 1. Buy rechargeable batteries […]
Table of Contents Why is there so much old paint in our homes? How to Get Rid of Used Paint Let Used Paint Dry Out Before Tossing Use a Paint Hardener Take Your Old Paint Back to the Retailer Bring Your Paint to a Household Hazardous Waste or Recycling Facility Near You Recycle Your Paint […]
