What To Know About Selling Appliances For Scrap Metal

7 November 2017
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A popular side business for many handymen is to buy broken washers, dryers, and dishwashers to repair and resell. This can turn a decent profit if you know what you are doing and are in a location where these appliances would be plentiful. Sometimes, there may be no way to repair the appliance without putting in more money than the appliance is worth. If this is the case, then you may be left with a pile of broken metal. Read More

Do You Have Old Appliances? Learn What You Can Do To Get Rid Of Them

1 September 2017
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If you have just renovated your kitchen, you may have old appliances that you want to get rid of. Unfortunately, most landfills will not accept appliances like your fridge and stove. They contain metal and contaminants that can be harmful as they make their way into the soil. As such, you have to find an alternative to simply disposing of them. Here are a few of the options you have if you are looking to get rid of old appliances. Read More

Creating E-waste Plans For Tech-Powered Businesses

14 July 2017
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Getting rid of electronic waste or e-waste is a challenge for many businesses, as it often requires an investment in separate waste containers and training for personnel. Although the growing pains of a new e-waste program can be time-consuming, the right amount of efficiency and financially-sound planning can turn a profit when you take your old equipment to a recycling center. Here are a few e-waste management points that can reduce costs and boost recycling returns at multiple effort levels: Read More

Three Guidelines For Selling And Dealing Scrap Copper Wire

17 May 2017
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If you need to always be certain that you're doing your best to recycle metal or sell it to copper wire buyers, you need to key in on some of the most valuable and useful metals. Copper is a metal that remains popular when it comes to selling scrap and re-using this metal in construction projects. So if you have some copper wire that you are trying to unload to a potential buyer or recycling center, read below and apply these tips in order to make sure that your copper is unloaded to a viable location. Read More

Time For A New Laptop? Put Your Old One To Good Use

3 May 2017
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If you've got an old laptop lying around the house, it's time to put it to good use. You might have a shiny, new laptop, with all the latest bells and whistles, but that doesn't mean your old one doesn't still have a few tricks up its electronic sleeve. Before you toss your old laptop in a corner and forget about it, here are four ways to breathe new life into it. Read More

Recycle for the Future

About Me

We all know about recycling, and many communities require it of residents. You may not know, however, how recycling works and just how much good it can do for the environment. My name is Jessica, and I work as an educational specialists at a nature and environmental center. I teach kids and adults how to recycle and why it is so important that they take time in their own homes to recycle as often as possible. I hope that this blog will teach others how they can recycle and how to teach kids the value of taking care of our planet.