By Daryl Ashley
Confusion Solution
Recycling plants are designed specifically to collect items that can be transformed into products we use everyday or materials that can be used to produce new products. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had the ability to recycle instead of continuing to add to our landfills? Unfortunately, there aren’t many places nearby where we can drop off recyclables like; cardboard, documents, aluminum cans, bottles, appliances, metals, and vehicles, just to name a few. But with a bit of research we can locate where they are, what they will take, and when they are open.
I have put together the following information to help understand the pros and cons of recycling so that we can make informed decisions and perhaps create a wider awareness.
PROS
The benefits, for recycling, are that our items are reused or turned into some other type of product and most importantly they protect our environment by staying out of our landfills. Ask what can be donated before beginning to collect. Some centers will actually pay for our donations.
There are recyclers for many household items like; paper, cardboard, cans, appliances, metals, and vehicles.
Even clothing can be turned in to organizations who donate to other countries.
Document shredding is a great way to securely reduce the amount of paper in our homes. Large companies will shred on-site at our location so security can be monitored. There are even places where we can drop off paper into recycling bins at some print shops and office supply stores.
Metal recycling can bring in some extra cash and there are a variety of metals that can be recycled.
Old vehicles can be used for parts, or donated for a tax write-off and companies will pick up your vehicles.
CONS
We may just have to drive to get to a recycling center. Because these places are not close, we have to accumulate recyclables to make the trip worthwhile, which can lead us to throw them away instead of cluttering our homes.
Not everything can be recycled, so it’s important to call ahead to find out what items they will take.
There are sone restrictions regarding recycling clothing, so ask questions.
Some of these shredding services charge for pickup unless we drive to their location.
Be sure to pay close attention to the metals you are able to recycle so you don’t end up storing what can’t be reused.
When trying to get rid of an old car, truck, or boat, be sure they will tow them to avoid having to pay for the service. We should not have to pay to donate.
If you want to know more about what you can recycle and where, search online for the following:
Document shredding
Metal recycling
Vehicle recycling
Cardboard recycling
Clothing donations for charities
Aluminum can recycling
Glass recycling
Maybe considering the need to recycle might even lead to having local drop-offs. Maybe we can start a conversation. Just maybe.
It’s as simple as that!
Send your questions and comments to me at info@confusionsolution.com
