Exploring Recycling Techniques

Don't Dump—Donate: 10 Places That Will Take Your Old TV

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A new TV is an exciting purchase, but one that comes with a challenge. What should you do with the old one? You are not alone in this dilemma. Due to environmental reasons, old electronic devices cannot be dumped in local junkyards. The toxic substances TVs are made of can wreak havoc on our environment and there are steep fines with getting caught dumping them anyway. Electronic recycling centers are one option, but most charge you to recycle an old TV.…

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Why Copper Wire Is A Great Item To Recycle

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You might think about recycling paper or plastic. When you do think about recycling metal, you might think about recycling bigger items, such as aluminum cans. However, recycling copper wire can actually be a good choice, too. In fact, many people find that copper wire is a great item to recycle for these three reasons and more. 1. It’s Easy to Transport Some people don’t have any problem hauling bigger items to a local recycling center or scrap metal recycling business because they have a pickup truck, a utility trailer, or both to help them.…

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Understanding The Process Of Recycling Lead-Acid Batteries

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Most people participate in some form of recycling. The most common options are paper, plastic, and cans. You may be surprised to learn that there are battery recycling services. In addition to traditional batteries, you can also recycle lead-acid batteries. Examples of lead-acid batteries are vehicle-starting batteries and deep-cycle batteries. If you have these batteries, here are some key points about the recycling process for them. Three Recycling Aspects One of the first things you need to know about lead-acid batteries and battery recycling services is that there are three aspects to this specific type of recycling.…

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