Follow me on Twitter Recyclables include paper and cardboard, glass, recyclable plastics, textiles and green waste. Some manufacturers take back goods for recycling e.g. Dell computers. There are also online recycling groups e.g. freecycle, to post items wanted or to give away. Other recipients for give away items include church shops for clothing and household goods, charity book fairs for books, cds and games and knitting groups for wool. Online auction sites such as ebay are great for selling a range of things quickly. Buyers often pick up items, so you don’t have to move them yourself.
The rubbish category should be reserved for things which are beyond salvage and nobody would want. Hazardous rubbish should be disposed of responsibly at a hazardous waste centre. Disposal with regular rubbish could release toxins into the soil, and in consequence, contaminate underground water supplies. Hazardous waste includes solvents, batteries and pesticides.
When buying a new product consider how long it will last. Is it biodegradable or recyclable? Will the manufacturer take it back for reuse or recycling? Well thought out shopping helps reduce toxic clutter.
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