Archive for the ‘Recycling Facts’ Category
Posted on May 11, 2010 - by Evelin
How to dispose of tires appropriately.
I took this picture right outside of my apartment, and this tire had literally been there for about a month. I always come across tires, people feel that the easiest thing to do is leave them on the side so they can get picked up by someone. As a responsible person, it is our duty to find out what is the best way to dispose every object we need to get rid of.
I came accross a couple articles where it describes or tells you of ways or gives you links to where tires can be recycled.
http://www.essortment.com/articles/how-recycle-tires_4224.htm
http://www.seattlepi.com/business/315252_recycle11.html
http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/03/how-to-recycle-tires-in-your-garden/
Posted on February 9, 2010 - by Evelin
Grasscycling… wow! Awesome!!!!
Grasscycle!!!!!
You know at times i always wondered if the clippings from mowing your lawn would damage it if they were left there. I was reading some articles on Grasscycling, which it’s recycling the clippings of the grass. How do you do that? It’s simple. You cut your lawn the way you should and give it the care that you should, and you leave the clippings on your lawn. Obviously it decomposes, and it gives your lawn nutrients. By doing this, you also eliminate the usage of bags thrown in the landfill. yard waste makes about 15% of all garbage. According to another article I read, they have been doing this obvioulsy in public places like parks and schools, where the grass areas are extremely large to be mowing and collecting the clippings.
If you want to learn more on Grasscycling you can call 1-800-CA-WASTE and ask them for a grass cycling brochure. You can also check out http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/
Posted on January 5, 2010 - by Evelin
Can lightbulbs be recycled? YES!!!!!!
Recycle them!!!!
Yesterday when I went to throw out some trash, I saw 2 tube lightbulbs in the black garbage bin, and for some reason, I knew that wasn’t the right place for them, so out of curiosity I spent time searching to see if lightbulbs can be recycled. I went through different websites and found out about Lightbulbrecycling.com thanks to ehow.com. Although Ehow has some great ways on how to recycle light bulbs. Read their info at:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2164166_recycle-light-bulbs.html
We all know that mercury is a hazardous substance, so lightbulbs contain mercury, and when they are thrown in the garbage, they go to the landfill, and all the combinations of toxins leak to our waters and soil and all and we are screwed.
I also found out through them that it’s against the law in California, Minnesota, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin, to throw out the lightbulbs in the trash. I hope my landlord doesn’t get a fine!
They have packages for you to ship items with.
Their contact info is:
Contact Us - (303) 952-1020
(Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Mountain Standard Time)
An Ellie’s Eco Home Store Company
A Division of Eco-Products, Inc.
2525 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
It sure does cost to recycle these suckers, but the fine is more expensive than the recycling process of it all. You can also search the web for more options on how to recycle lightbulbs. Or if you feel creative, make a wonderful decoration with it. like the picture above.
Posted on January 5, 2010 - by Evelin
Cellitused.com: Get paid to upgrade!!!!
I want to thank Jennifer for contacting on my website on this awesome way to recycle. Please visit their website for more information about them and how things work.
Cellitused.com pays you for your old cellphones and they also buy:
Apple iPods, MP3 Players, Amazon Kindles, & Sony PSP’s.
Get paid to upgrade!!!
It is definitely a great way to recycle your old small electronics and it literally pays!!!!!
Please visit them at
Recycle and save the earth from toxic materials that can earn you money.
Posted on May 2, 2009 - by Evelin
Aluminum Foil
Some of us use aluminum foil for parties or at home to cover our left overs and just for kitchen use in general. You can also recylce aluminum foil, just wash it, and use it again, or just rinse it and throw it in your recyclin bin.
There are other several ways you can recycle aluminum foil. You can reuse it, make art with it, keep it around as emergency foil. Who knows, just try it out, or just recycle it!
Posted on April 4, 2009 - by Evelin
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Collection Center
S.A.F.E. is a center for hazardous waste materials, there are certain types of things they accept. Visit their website for more information and for the recycled items that are acceptable. Or you can call for more information.
The S.A.F.E. Collection Center is located on:
4600 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Hours of Operation
Saturday and Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Los Angeles-Glendale
*For security purposes, participants will be required to check-in
with guard at front gate and show a valid California I.D.
For Information, Please Call 1-800-98-TOXIC (1-800-988-6942)
Website:
http://www.lacity.org/san/index.htm
Posted on April 4, 2009 - by Evelin
A1 Electronic Recycling In Los Angeles,
For our Angelino friends, I have found an E-waste center. You can take your electronics there. If you have electronics that please take them there.
The address is:
2646 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, Ca 90007
Phone number: 323-445-9640
Website:
http://a1electronicrecycling.com
Read about them and take your e-waste there.
Posted on March 11, 2009 - by Evelin
Shoe Recycling Programs
Sometimes we like to throw things away and forget about donating or recycling them, like your shoes. I was searching the web and came across Runtheplanet.com.
Read about their programs they have and the benefit of giving your shoes away.
Below is the information for the people of California, and where you can take your shoes. Buy a new pair of shoes and donate one.
World Shoe Relief
Post office box 423
Trabuco Canyon, California 92678
United States of America
Recycled to: poor and homeless
Posted on February 3, 2009 - by Evelin
What To Put In Your Bins!
This information is straight from the City of Los Angeles Sanitation Department of Public Works.
Please Recycle as much as you can. check the bottom of your cups, plates, containers, sometimes the sides.
Blue Bins
- Clean Styrofoam
- Polystyrene products: Plates, Cups, Containers, and Packing Materials.
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum beverage cans
- Tin and metal food cans
- Aerosol and paint cans (must be empty and dry)
- Plastics marked 1-7: jugs, bottles, tubs, containers
- All clean paper (newspaper, envelopes, magazines, phonebooks, fliers, office paper)
- Cardboard and corrugated boxes
- Metal and plastic hangers
- Clean aluminum foil and trays
Green Bins
- Grass
- Weeds
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Clean wood (free of nails, paint and other treatments)
- Leaves
- Tree branches
Black Bins
- Papers or boxes with grease or food residue
- Treated wood and wood products
- Cloth/fabric
- Animal waste must be placed in watertight bagsand tied before placing in black bin
- Disposable diapers
Posted on February 2, 2009 - by Evelin
Recycling Tips For Californians
I found this webpage that has 40 ways Califronians can recycle. Make sure to take a look at it. Start out by educating yourself in ways we can preserve the environment.
http://ceres.ca.gov/ceres/calweb/40tips.html
