4 ways to recycle items that don’t go in the blue box

Redaction Courrier Laval — Fri, 26 May 2023 20:11:06 +0000

Most of us know that we should be recycling. It’s not a new concept. In fact, the curbside blue box program used for recycling in places around the world was first used in Kitchener, Ontario in the 1980s.

However, some items always make the cut for curbside collection – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t recyclable. Here are a few handy examples:

Carpet: Get it picked up
Old carpeting is not typically accepted in regional blue box programs, but if you call the manufacturer or a local recycling company, they can often bring it to a depot. There it’s recycled into a new carpet or other items like plastic auto parts. Carpets are often made from synthetics or fossil fuel-based materials, so keeping them out of landfill is worthwhile.
Old pens: Drop off at a local store
Although much of the world has gone digital, there are still many of us who keep a trusty pen and paper on hand. Some local and national retailers collect pens and stationery items that would otherwise need to be thrown out. Check out your office supplies store to see if they take broken or dried up writing utensils, from pens to mechanical pencils and felt tip markers.
Re-sell or donate: Bicycles
Even if that old bicycle seems un-ridable, there are still plenty of ways to put it to use. There are many groups across the country that will take an old bike – either as a fixer upper or as a source for stripped parts that will create or repair another bicycle. Look locally for organizations or shops that sell or repair used bikes.
Mail in programs: Smoke-free products
Recycling is a great way for all of us to be stewards of the planet and, in some cases, can be done from your home or office. Nicotine-containing products like vaping devices, pods and certain heated tobacco devices can be safely recycled or disposed of for free with the national Smoke-Free Recycling program. Collect your items in any old box, print a free shipping label and send them off in the mail. There is also the option to recycle cigarette butts through the program.

(Source : News Canada)

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5 things you may not know that you can recycle

Courrier Laval News — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 16:00:04 +0000

Most of us habitually recycle junk mail, empty cans and other common household items that go into the blue bin. But there are several other items that are recyclable if you know where to take them.

Recolour your world
You should never pour leftover paint down the drain or into the sewer. Instead, many paint and building supply retailers have programs through which you can drop off cans with leftover bits of old paint to be recycled.

Caffeine boost
If you use a machine with coffee pods, many manufacturers offer mail-in or drop-off options to recycle the single-use containers. If you use ground coffee, you can repurpose the grounds as fertilizer in your garden.

Used and abused textiles
Many of us regularly donate clothing and linens that we’ve outgrown or no longer need. But you may not know that some of the charitable organizations that accept these reusable goods will also take scraps of other textiles, such as remnant fabric swatches left over from a sewing project, for recycling. Check with your local outlet to confirm before dropping them off.

Municipal affairs
A potential one-stop shop to drop off your atypical recyclables is your local household hazardous waste depot. Depending on the site’s capacity, they may collect things like paint and stain, aerosol containers, household cleaners, motor oil, electronics and more.

The write stuff
While we may live in a high-tech world, many of us still put pen to paper every day. While we’re used to putting the paper in the recycling bin when we’re done with it, did you know that you can also recycle pens and other writing implements when they run out?

All Staples Canada stores collect these items – plus batteries and electronics. You can find a location close to you and more information on recycling at staples.ca/environment.

(Source : Canada News)

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4 ways to recycle items that don’t go in the blue box

5 things you may not know that you can recycle