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When my grandmother decided to sell her home and move into a retirement village, it was up to my sisters and I to clear the garage, barn and basement of the things that my grandmother had been storing for upwards of 60 years. As we worked through the piles, boxes and racks of stuff, we found that a lot of the stuff could be tossed into the trash or sent out for recycling. We wanted to do what we could to get my grandmother some cash for everything, so it took us some time to figure out how to get rid of things and get some money in return. We created a blog together that will help others going through a similar situation make the most from the unwanted junk laying around.

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Here's What You Can Do with Those Old Alkaline Batteries That No Longer Work

Posted on October 5, 2018

When your alkaline batteries run out of juice and no longer function, it can be tempting to just throw them away in the garbage and forget about them. But there are a variety of things that you can do with old alkaline batteries so they don't end up in the landfill. Consider using the following ideas to recycle your alkaline batteries and reduce your household's overall global carbon footprint: Create Unique Home Decor With Them [Read More]

Looking To Recycle More Than Just Aluminum Cans? How To Find Copper To Recycle

Posted on July 22, 2018

If you're tired of making a few cents on each aluminum can you recycle, it's time to go where the money is. It's time to start recycling copper instead. Copper is one of the most lucrative ways to make money off recycling. However, you want to make sure that you take legal routes if you're going to start recycling copper. Recycling companies like Dabal & Sons Inc usually keep pretty close tabs on the copper that's recycled. [Read More]

How Recycled Plastic Can End Four Socioeconomic Problems At The Same Time!

Posted on May 10, 2018

The United States deals with so many socio-economic problems. You would think with a nation as wealthy as this one, there would be no socioeconomic problems. Unfortunately, many of these issues fall by the wayside. Most notably, housing, homelessness, recycling efforts, and living wages are four of the biggest problems America faces. However, there is one solution that simultaneously solves all four of these problems. Here is more about that solution, and how Americans can incorporate it. [Read More]

Important Actions To Take Before Recycling Your Computer

Posted on February 7, 2018

Computers have become a part of normal daily life for most Americans today. Work, education, and entertainment options are now routinely available via computer technology, in a variety of forms, including tablets, laptops, desktop personal computers, and smartphones. But because computer technology is constantly improving, devices and computer systems become obsolete just as quickly. For many households, this means finding a way to safely dispose of the outdated or non-working systems that accumulate over time and computer recycling services can be a great choice. [Read More]