Whether you're updating a room or gutting the entire house, chances are you have piles of junk taking up valuable Real Estate. No problem finding a ton of takers for the claw foot tub, but what about the stuff you can't unload on Craigslist or Ebay? You've got garbage, but you're not alone. Lets take a look at some ways you can do the right "Green" thing with what would be considered trash.
Carperting:
In the words of National Association of Home Builders, " The bulkiness of carpet and padding waste can make disposal VERY costly. Today's Manufactuers are making an effort to help give you a push in the recyclying way instead.
- If your carpet is in good shape without stains or big worn patches, donate it.
- If you have damaged carpet or worn carpet or area rugs, click on a map at the Central America Recovery Effort website (carpetrecovery.org/waste.php) where you can find a place to drop it off for recycling.
- IF YOU MUST DUMP IT... ask the sanitation department when & how to put the rugs out on the curb.
White Goods
These Big, bulky items--- your dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, Fridge, & Freezer--can push a job-site container to overflowing without even trying.
- If you have a Vintage stove or refigirator, sell it to a dealer or restorer such as AntiqueAppliances.com
- If your appliances still work and are somewhat on the new side, ask a second hand store if they will pick them up such places like the Salvation Army or Goodwill will give you a tax reciept in which you can use as a write off at the years end.
- If you have no other takers and can use a few bucks, consider selling your old appliances for scrap. Dealers normally pay aout 10 cents per pound which can equal $30-$80 per appliance. However, Please note they WILL NOT accept appliances which contain coolaint.
Lumber & Scrapwood
It may grow on trees--- but all the more reason to recycle if you can.
- If you have unused tongue and groove flooring, take it to a dealer or resale store. These places may also want large pieces of undamaged lumber and wooden doors. Even our company EZ Furniture Assembly & Interior Innovations will take old undamaged doors, locks,handles, as well as molding and furniture which we refinish and resell and donate the proceeds to local charities. You can contact us at www.ezfurnitureassembly.com
- If you have lumber scraps or left over pieces of raw lumber, contact a wood waste dealer for recycling purposeing. You may have to pay a small fee, but it would be far less than what it would cost at a disposal agency.
- Also place an ad on Craigslist for free scrapwood now that winter is here many people could probaly welcome it if they still have wood burning stoves and heaters.
This is all we have today but we will be posting more GREEN recycling tips throughout the next few weeks so keep checking back because YOU do make a difference!
Please contact us at www.ezfurnitureassembly.com with any questions or ideas on how and what else we can recycle.
