Recycle, It's Important

 

Recycle, It's Important

by Jeremy Yarbrough

    Recycling and reusing items are the responsible way to save the earth and prevent the growth of landfills.  It is something that everyone can do with out changing your daily habits and it costs nothing to do it.  In fact, in many cases it can save you money or you can even make some money recycling things.

    A good idea is shopping at thrift stores or searching online for recycled items such as clothing, books and small equipment and house goods.  When just starting out and moving into a first apartment it is smart to look for things like dishes and kitchen items because people are always upgrading their dishes and small appliances.  It is also smart to hunt for clothing items you may need before going to search for new items. 

    One of my most favorite places to take things to be recycled is the metal recycling center which most cities are home to at least one.  These companies will take anything containing metals such as old water heaters, mowers, bicycle frames, appliances or duct work components.  The bulk of my recycling comes from aluminum drink cans.  The company will have you drive your truck on a scale before you unload and next you will go unload your truck where they ask you to put your items in labeled areas.  Then you drive your truck back on the scale and you will be paid according to the weight of the items you brought in that day.

    Recycle, it is important to help the environment, prevent waste and save money.  Try it out.  The more things we can reuse or give to others who could use our discarded items, the better.  Now that Christmas is almost here, I am sure there will be lots of things we can recycle and reuse.  You will feel better for what you are doing for our earth.