Top 50 Things To Recycle!

There are many things that can be recycled that most people are not aware of. Here are the first 10, and if you want to read the next 40 go to the website listed at the bottom.

1Cars
Instead of selling your car or sending it to the junk yard, donate it to a charitable organization. Not only will you keep the car out of the landfill, you will receive a tax deduction as well.



2.Clothes
Clothes are one of the easiest things to recycle as so many charitable organizations will accept them such as Goodwill, Veteran's Support Groups and most churches. In addition, you can possibly sell them at a consignment shop if they are still in good shape and in style. In Fort Myers PLATOS CLOSET



3.Christmas Trees
Most local city governments set up Christmas Tree recycling drop off's across the community after Christmas. They will accept the trees free of charge. The trees are generally turned into mulch which is then used in city parks. OR USE ARTIFICIAL TREES THAT CAN BE REUSED MANY TIMES!



4.Food
Yes food. Start a compose heap in your backyard. Instead of throwing old food in the trash, throw it in the compost heap. You can use it to fertilize your garden.



5.Food Containers
Before throwing a food container in the trash, check the label to see if it is able to be recycled. Glass jars and bottles, cardboard boxes such as some cereal boxes and paper wrappers can all be recycled in many cases.



6.Computers
If your computer still works, you can donate it to a local library, school system or charity. If it no longer operates, contact your local recycling center. In addition, you can contact a local electronics retailer to see if they have a computer recycling program.



7.Phones
There are numerous charities that accept cell phones
notably many charities that assist women. In addition, many companies that can be found online will pay you for your used cell phone if it still works. Finally, cell phone can be recycled for their parts which are re-used in new cell phones.



8.Smoke detectors
Some smoke detectors can be returned to the manufacturer. Check with your manufacturer to see if the recycle your particular model. Some smoke detectors are considered hazardous waste because they contain small traces of Americium 241. If this is the case the manufacturer will recommend they're disposed of as hazardous waste.



9.Ink Cartridges
Many office supply stores will take these. Some pay $1 per cartridge. Check with you local office supply store.



10.Tires
Tires are horrible for landfills as they take up a lot of space, can leach dangerous chemicals over time and can pose a fire hazard. Tires are taken by local recycling centers and can be used for a variety of purposes such as be shredded for rubber mulch, recycled into new tires, and recycled into rubber containers.

http://www.recyclingcenters.org/Top_50_Things_To_Recycle_and_Reuse.php