Recycling

Now for the last "R" which is the first one we always seem to think about-recycling. It can mean so much more though than just what you can put out to the curb. Here are some ideas:

1) Be familiar with your local recycling program. Recycle everything you can.
2) Designate a special trash can in the house to put recycling in to make it easier for everyone.
3) Home Depots across the nation recycle CFL bulbs.
4) Batteries Plus will recycle old batteries.
5) Used motor fluids can be take to most automotive parts stores to be recycled.
6) Keep a Goodwill (or other charity) bag around the house and put things you don't normally use in them.
7) Offer things on websites like freecycle.
8) Used old clothes for rags.
9) Old CD's, VHS tapes, DVD's and books can be donated to the library.
10) If you have brought home store plastic shopping bags, use as small trash can liners or take back to store to be recycled.
11) Food scraps (non-meat or oil) can be composted.
12) Yard debris can be composted.
13) Grass clippings can be left on lawn.
14) Leaves can be used as mulch or put on compost pile.

Practicing the 3-R's of recycling takes some creativity but it is worth it and more cost effective for your city or county government. More facts on these things in future posts.