Thanks to a member (gridironwec) who brought this to all of our attention, I decided to create a forum about the subject of recycling and re-using. Thankfully nowadays there are so many ways to do such, there is not reason to help Mother nature and the generations to follow. It would be awesome if everyone could add info they may know in their own area as how to recycle all the "stuff" we buy and have around.
What can be recycled? Just about everything, such as cell phones, yogurt containers, chips and cookie packages, shoes, crocks, clothes, ink cartridges, batteries, motor oils, tires and the list goes on
Sites to check on where to recyle your "stuff" beyond the usual that you can recycle from the curb.
Batteries
Call2Recycle
Inkjet and laser cartridges
Recycle Free Inc - Home Page
Milwaukeepc.com
Cell phone
Recycle My Cell Phone
Recycle Free Inc - Home Page
Office Supplies, Furniture, Technology at Office Depot
Call2Recycle
Motor oil, car batteries and tires
Recycling Programs - Advance Auto Parts
All tech equipment such as computers, printers, etc.
Office Supplies, Furniture, Technology at Office Depot
Shoes
Nike?s Shoe Recycling & Sustainability Program | Reuse-A-Shoe & Nike Grind
Chip bags, drink pouches, candy wrapper, cookie wrappers, energy bar wrappers and so on. PLUS they will donate to your favorite non-profit organization
TerraCycle
Grocery Plastic Bags
make an effort to bring re-usable bags to the grocery store. Places such Pick and Save will actually take $0.50 out of your bill for each bag you bring.
Christmas Lights
Home Depot will recycle them
Check what you can recycle in your area:
Recycling Center Search - Earth911.com
No longer need something? Do not throw it in the trash. "One man's trash is another man's treasure"
Take it to Goodwill, salvation army or post it for free on the following sites, you will be surprised how many people will respond to a free item:
craigslist: wisconsin classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events
The Freecycle Network
If you compost
Use all veggies, fruit, egg shells, paper towels, shredded newspaper, coffee grounds. Here is a great site all about composting:
Smell Like Dirt
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