Recycling Printer Cartridges?I have accumulated about 6 printer cartridges for my Lexmark printer. Is there a company that will pay for these and recycle them? Thanks.
Recycling and Disposing of Electronic Waste?How do I get rid of electronic goods that are out of order or broken; e,g, keyboard, motherboard of computer, headphones, mobiles, etc? Since they are not biodegradable, I do not want to dispose of as normal waste.
Recycling Used Tea Bags and Loose Tea?Does anyone have any ideas what to do with used tea bags or grounds? There must be some way to recycle them.
How Can I Recycle Old Wire Shopping Baskets?How can I recycle old wire shopping baskets?
Recycling or Reusing Lightly-used Paper Lunch Sacks?Who will take lightly used paper lunch sacks? I have a grocery bag stuffed full of lunch-sized paper sacks. The Meals on Wheels folks won't take them back. I've offered them twice on FreeCycle. No takers. I'm looking for better ideas.
Who will take my wire hangers?Who will take my wire coat hangers?
Locating Recycling Centers for Plastics?I have a lot of PETE 1 boxes and some PS 6 plates and trays. The city of Gainesville does not recycle them. Does any one know where to recycle them?
Reusing or Recycling Plastic Baler Twine?How can you reuse/recycle plastic baler twine?
Where Can I Recycle Old Trophies?I'd love to donate a large box of old, but well preserved trophies. Is there a local place I can bring them? I tried Special Olympics in my area, but they weren't accepting at this time.
What Can I Do With Used Cooking Oil?What can I do with used cooking oil?
Money for Pop Tabs?Where can I change the pop tabs for money?
Where Can I Recycle Tires for Free?Where can I recycle about 500 used tires that were dumped on my property, at no cost to me? I am willing to travel up to 200 miles.
Recycling #6 Coffee Cups?I'm trying to find out where I can recycle my clean used #6 coffee cups. I have many, many sleeves of them and refuse to put them in the landfill. And yes, from today on I will bring my own cup to Dunkin'! Thanks for your help in advance.
Sprinkle Used Coffee Grounds Around Plants?To keep your potted flowers and vegetables growing really well, take a plastic jug or bottle and fill it with water and add a few tablespoonfuls of used coffee grounds. Let this stand a few days then use it to water your plants every other time you water.
Recycling Ivory Piano Keys?I've decided to strip a piano and cash in on the scrap metal. What should I do with the ivory keys? Thank you.
Where Can You Recycle Styrofoam?I've been recycling for a little while now and I can't find a place for the styrofoam. Any ideas?
Uses for Floppy Discs?Does anyone have a use for old floppy disks? I have many that I don't know what to do with or how to get rid of them. Can they be used in any other way?
Donating Free Fabric Samples?I have lot of free fabric samples. Anyone have any ideas where I can donate them? Thanks.
Recycling a Toaster Oven?I have a toaster oven which is broken. I do not want to throw it in with our trash. I'm looking for a recycling center or some other avenue to send the oven to.
Uses for Pecan Shells?What can I do with pecan shells and is the bitter part off the pecan useful?
Places to Recycle Prescription Bottles?Does anyone know of missionary projects that are in need of used pill (medicine) bottles? Had heard that the Methodist Missionary project used them at one time. I would like to get a project started through my church if possible. If not, I have several to donate on my own.
Uses for Golf Balls?I live on a golf course and end up with a bunch of balls. Does anyone have any suggestions of what to do with them?
What Can I Do With Old Encyclopedias?I would like to sell a set of 1985 Collier encyclopedias or find a good home for them. Any suggestions?
Getting Rid of Tin Cans?How do I get rid of tin cans without making trash?
Recycling the Interior Metal Parts of a Piano?I am looking into recycling my old piano. My question is; is there any money to be made on the recycling of the innards, other than just scrap metal? Does anyone have any ideas on people or companies that might be looking for this stuff, brass, copper, iron, and steel?
Recycling Dehumidifier Water into My Pool?I have an indoor pool in which I am recycling my dehumidifier water by draining it back to the pool. I've read various postings here about the dangers of drinking the water, but is it a problem introducing it back to a 6000 gallon pool?
Disposing of Old Batteries?Why do alkaline batteries have to go in the trash? Can't they go to a recycling center or at least a battery place?
Recycling Spray Deodorant Cans?Can spray deodorant cans be recycled? If so, how?
Disposing Of Old Tires?I have a friend that does scrap cars, and he has no way of getting rid of old tires. He wants them hauled off. What does he need to do? Thanks.
Soda Pop Rings for Cash?Where can I exchange soda pop rings for cash?
Recycling Ziploc Bags?At my work we receive a lot of Ziploc bags of all sizes with parts in them. Can we recycle them? We also get parts very thick plastic bags, about 9 x 12. Can we recycle them? Please help, it kills me to throw these away. Thank you.
Recycling Styrofoam Packing?I'm in Honolulu, HI (Island of Oahu) and looking for some place to recycle Styrofoam packing material.
Recycling Glass Jars?I have about 20 or more little 2 oz. glass jars with lids. Seems a shame to throw them out. Any ideas what to do with them? Thanks!
Melting Plastic Containers?Does anyone know how to safely melt plastics to recycle them? I once visited a class in a California high school that was doing that. They cut up and melted down milk jugs and poured them into molds for little games. Then they sold the games to raise money to finance more equipment for their class. I think that would be fun, maybe 2 liter soda bottles, too?
Recycling a Vinyl Pool?I have an 18x4 Intex pool that has fulfilled its duty as a pool. However, it now has a very, leaky ring that will not hold air. I would love to hear of some ideas for recycling or reusing all of this vinyl.
Recycling Plastic Bags?How do you recycle plastic bags?
Uses for Last Years School Papers?After every year, I have a stack of papers from school. It seems such a waste to throw it away, and I don't keep them for future reference. Does anyone have any ideas on what to do with them?
Uses for Cassette Tape Covers?Does anyone have a use for old cassette tape covers?
A Guide To Household Recycling?I'm interested in recycling my household plastics and cans. Where can I get a free guide sent to me to help me start? Also, any good websites. I have limited space so I can't have bins everywhere. Is there a compact sorting bin that works well and is attractive because it will be out in the open? Thanks for all your help in advance!
Making A Chess Set Out Of Recyclables?I'm trying to do a Chess Set out of recyclables for a 4-H project. Does anyone have any ideas on good things to use. I don't want it to be a huge set, so any ideas that are small would be GREAT. I'm also trying to figure out some other crafty ideas, so any input would be greatly appreciated.
Where Do the Old Ink Cartridges and Cell Phones Go?Has anyone ever heard of a place called 'Recycling Center' in Franklin, TN? They give you a postage paid plastic bag and you send them your old ink jet cartridges or cell phones. How are they recycled? Who gets them? If it's for charity, schools, senior centers, etc... fine.
Ideas for School Children to Recycle their Paper?I am looking for ideas to recycle to paper produced by my children's school. They produce a lot of paper, but our recycling depot is overfull and doesn't want any more paper. We need to come up with an environmentally friendly way of recycling
Information on Cost and Energy Used to Recycle Materials?I would be grateful if you could provide any information on the cost/energy used to recycle materials. For example: what would be the cost of recycling 1 ton of metal compared to 1 ton of paper etc. I'm currently researching on the internet and any info/links greatly appreciated.
Recycling Ideas for Old Televisions?Does anyone have a reuse or recycling idea for old television sets?
Locating Free Tires?Where would be the best place for me to find old used tractor or truck tires free? I am not sure if this should go under crafts or gardening or other as I am using them for a few things.
Uses for Old Knives?Does anyone know the best way to dispose of Kitchen butcher knives. I have a lot of old knives that are no longer useful.
Recycling Locations in Seattle?Does any one know where in the Seattle area can I recycle my tin cans?
Uses for Empty Milk Bags?Does anybody have any good ideas for reusing empty milk bags?
Uses for Cardboard Egg Flats?What can large cardboard egg flats be used for?
Uses for Wire Hangers?I have lots (over 90) wire clothes hangars. What can I do with them? I don't want to make crafts with them, Goodwill won't take them and the school Sculpture class doesn't want them. I hate to throw them away.
What can I do with old magazines?What can you do with magazines besides crafts? I don't do arts and crafts. Can they be donated to any organizations? Shame to throw them away. Some I don't even get a chance to read.
Uses for Plastic Pour Spouts From Laundry Detergent Bottles?Has anyone come up with uses for the large pour spouts inside plastic jugs of laundry detergent? I discovered they are easily removed with a thumb and that two jugs of "empty" detergent jugs release a whole single load-size of left-over liquid laundry soap when the drip spout is removed.
Uses for Plastic Oval Shaped Mayonnaise Jars?I love the new oval shaped plastic mayonnaise jars. They have a flip top lid and I don't want to throw mine away. Any ideas on reusing it?
Uses for Plastic Bowls from Frozen Meals?I sometimes buy the frozen meals that come in the black plastic bowls e.g. Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers, etc. I keep some of them to put other portions of meals in to freeze and would like to know if anyone has come up with ideas for any other uses for the bowls.
Uses for Non-working Freezers?I have a huge chest freezer that no longer works. I hate to throw it away and was wondering if anyone might have some ideas on putting to use.
Uses for "International Coffee" Containers?My aunt drinks "International Coffee" drinks which come in those nifty little square tins w/ plastic lids. She hates throwing them out, but just can't think of a clever use for them besides storing nuts and bolts. Let's be real - she only has so many nuts and bolts.
How to Recycle Used Clothing?I have not worn my professional suits and cocktail dresses for many years. They are timelessly simple (chocolate chiffon, Chanel suits) and in perfect health. Every resale shop I have called will accept no clothing older than two years.
Uses for Dry Cleaner Bags?I have accumulated a lot of dry cleaner plastic bags. I hate to just throw them away as I know there must be something I can do with them.
Recycling Junk Mail?Does anyone have any good uses for recycling junk mail and paper? I would like to try making homemade paper and would like instructions.
Uses for CD Jewel Cases?I have tons of CD Jewel cases that I have no use for them as my husband and I use the CD cases in the car. I was wondering if anyone knew of a place where I can ship all of our old CD cases in exchange for cash.
Uses for Plastic Vitamin Bottles?Any ideas for reusing empty plastic vitamin bottles? How easy is it to remove the labels?
Recycling CD Jewel Cases?I have sent this request once before. I was wondering if there is anyone that is aware of a store, organization, or recycling center that will take old CD Jewel cases. I have a ton of them from CDs and we do not use them since we have caselogic CD wallets for the car.
Recycling vs Too Much Stuff?I guess I would qualify as a pack rat. What advice can you give me about what to keep, recycle, reuse?
Uses For Cardboard Boxes?I work at a restaurant that throws away all of their cardboard boxes. For a month or so I have been recycling the boxes for them because it annoys me that they throw them away.
What Can I Do with Coal Ash?I know a reader recently posted a question about wood ash, but I have a whole lot of coal ash, and am wondering if there are any good ideas for it? Thanks!
Recycle Old Coffee Cans?I have many 3 lb. coffee cans that I hate to throw away. Does anyone have any clever and practical uses for them?
