my family and I would like to start recycling our trash. Things like bottles , paper, etc. but we really don't know how to get started or go about it. If anyone could tell us or refer us to a web site that would be great.
Thanks.
2007-09-02 03:18:02 · 9 answers · asked by Nicole 2 in Environment ➔ Green Living
You need a bin each to put them in, the place where you live must allow trash of certain kinds to be recycled. also you can create a bin for grown foods such as veggies and fruit, a compost heap. Paper no matter how small that you don't need can be recycled, newspaper and cardboard but also paper that you bring home from either office or work. Or if there is still room to use the paper, not a letter scratched on, then use it to write down tabs to keep in check. Also, things like plastic yougurt cups and water bottles can be cleaned and reused as cups and refilled bottles. Good luck to you on this big changing.
2007-09-02 05:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by xxjustthegirlx14 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get 3 bins - paper, plastic, and glass/cans. Check the recycling regulations in your municipality - this will outline what they do and do not take. Print out the guidelines and post them on your fridge or by your recycling bins. Things to know: 1) Types of paper taken - note paper and newspaper are typical. Cardboard is also generally taken, but may need to be bundled. Some regions treat corrugated and non-corrugated cardboard differently. Double check if glossy paper is accepted. 2) Do containers (plastic, cans, jars) need to be rinsed? Do labels need to be removed? 3) Generally speaking, the lids of containers (when they are a different material than the container itself) must be removed. Plastic lids (like those on pop bottles) are usually not recyclable. 4) What types of plastic are taken? Plastic containers should be labelled with a number - check which are accepted and be sure to check the number before putting it in the bin! Recycling centres are taking more and more types nowadays - including the plastic containers of the sort that "iced coffee" comes in from a fast-food place. 5) Check whether styrofoam and/or organic/compost/wet waste is accepted in your area. Your local guidelines will have a lot of details but don't be alarmed - soon it will be second nature!
2016-04-02 23:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you!! First, check with your city/town and see what type of items they pick up. All cities have a website and you will just have to search a bit on it, as not all cities p/u all items. Most require that you separate paper in one bin and plastics and metal/tins in a separate bin. Check the bottom of plastic containers and there will be a recyling number from 1-6 usually. Only certain #'s are recylable; again, this depends on your city. Some cities also have a compost p/u service too. If not, you can put a compost in your backyard if you have one. You can usually get 1 or 2 free bins for your house from your city. If not, most hardware stores, or walmart etc, sell them. Just remember, for each can of pop you recycle, that is 4 hours of energy that can be gotten from it. So every bit counts!
2007-09-02 04:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by bunnygurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all your items like bottles should be put into box ready to recycle on a bin day,paper into a bag for bin men to recycle ,and any thing else your bin ,also things that can be used again join freecycle
2007-09-02 23:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website. Chicago is terrible for recycling but this should get you started.
http://www.chicagorecycling.org/index.php
2007-09-02 06:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by petercolvin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya we started recycling about 6 months ago , we do ours at tesco as you get club card points for all glass ,plastic and tins. they also take paper and card hope this helps.clare.
2007-09-02 11:21:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
search for your community web site and check there, start with your waste management company if all else fails.
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2007-09-02 11:26:53 · answer #7 · answered by emugits 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.wastecap.org/wastecap/resources/faq/ten_steps.htm
http://www.recyclenow.com/start_recycling/index.html
http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/050422/earth.shtml
2007-09-02 03:36:50 · answer #8 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://earth911.org/recycling
http://www.reducerubbish.govt.nz/recycle/tips.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recycling
http://www.recycle.com/home.html
http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/waste/waste_minimisation/reduce_reuse_recycle/
http://www.ehow.com/how_9160_recycle-plastic.html
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/FACTS/benefits.htm
2007-09-02 17:50:34 · answer #9 · answered by CH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋