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Why Recycle Your Old Computer?
New computer models are coming out quicker than most of us can keep up with. The temptation to upgrade is constant. When you finally do, you’re left with a functional but somewhat obsolete piece of technology. So what do you do with it? While it is tempting to toss it in the garbage, there are some great reasons to recycle your old computer! It Benefits the Environment When you choose to recycle your computer, you do the Earth a favor by sparing it from the toxic waste inside many electronics. This includes arsenic, lead, and cadmium. If these chemicals were…
How Metal Scrap Recycling Pays in Unexpected Ways
Recycling is a great habit to get into. You feel better about yourself with every water bottle you toss into your blue bin because you know you’re helping the environment, bit by bit. But have you thought about other ways you can benefit from recycling? It may surprise you, but you can make money while helping the environment and the economy, by recycling scrap metal! Get Paid to Recycle By bringing your scrap metal to your local recycling center, you are contributing to a healthier and more sustainable planet. Recycling scrap metal requires less fuel and energy than producing new…
5 Great YouTube Resources on Sorting Metals
Recycling scrap metal is not only good for the environment, it also can be good for your pocketbook. If you have a big pile to recycle, how can you easily sort it? Check out these resources and tips we’ve found for more information about sorting your scrap metal: Get a Good Magnet A good, strong magnet will help you tell the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals, even if they look exactly the same. As the video below shows, two pieces of scrap metal, or two nails, can look the same. But they are made out of entirely different materials…
