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getting organized for a whole-house purge

When is the last time you purged your home? Do you know what purging your home is? I had no idea what people meant when they said that they just purged their homes, so I began looking into it. I found out that it is a simple way of saying that they eliminated the things around the house that are of no use to them. I looked around my home, attic and garage and found that there were a lot of things that I could get rid of. I got some help organizing the stuff that I was going to get rid of. To find out how to decide what goes to recycling, what can be sold and what is trash, keep reading.

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Conveyor Belt Versus Storage Bin Recycling Processes

Posted on July 22, 2015

Efficient recycling relies on a recycling process that consumes as little resources as possible while making the job easier for the workers involved. To strike a balance between local utilities such as electricity and the physical labor of workers, there are two methods of transporting and storing recycled materials: conveyor belts and storage bins. As you plan your recycling operation, consider a setup that includes one or both of the options. [Read More]

What You Need To Know About Recycling Electronics

Posted on June 22, 2015

Many people do not understand just how important it is that they properly dispose of their small electronics. There are many reasons why you should be extra careful about recycling your electronics. Here are some things you need to know about recycling your small electronics. Why Should I Recycle My Electronics? Recycling your electronics is great for many reasons. The first is that when you take your electronics to a certified recycler or to the place where you bought it, they can use the plastic, gold, copper and other materials to repurpose other electronics. [Read More]

Recycle An Old File Cabinet To Use For Storing Documents

Posted on May 18, 2015

If you own a file cabinet that has a rusted, dirty surface, learn how to cover it with decorative contact paper and repaint the handles on each drawer. Once finished, you will have an attractive storage area to place important documents in. Use The Following Items all purpose cleaner scrub brush soapy water lint free cloth pen self adhesive contact paper measuring tape scissors newspaper small bowl thin paintbrush acrylic craft paint screwdriver Clean The Cabinet And Cover The Exterior [Read More]

Got Metal? 3 Handy Tips For Recycling Household Items That Contain Metal

Posted on May 13, 2015

More than 50 billion aluminum cans are recycled in the United States alone each year. In fact, aluminum soda, beer and beverage cans are recycled more often than any other type of beverage container. So if you want to start recycling your household metal items, aluminum cans are a great place to start. However, there are a myriad of other metal items, such as aluminum foil, that you may not think about recycling. [Read More]