First of all, why create more trash to aligns our streets, beaches and alleys and has to go through such a process to become nothing again WHEN you could dump it in a friendly little blue container and either take it in for $$$$ or send it off to the folks that will turn it into something brand-new!
I just don't get it. There are some things that can't be recycled, so throw all that shit away baby!! Have at it grocery bags and ceramics; but plastic bottles, cardboard, paper bags, aluminum cans, foils and trays, metal cans, phone books, frozen food boxes, mail & magazines, empty aerosol cans, and glass bottles, now blue those babies up!!! (Put in blue recycle bin if you didn't catch my humor!)
SOME EPA TIDBITS:
Benefits of Recycling
- Recycling protects and expands U.S. manufacturing jobs and increases U.S. competitiveness.
- Recycling reduces the need for landfilling and incineration.
- Recycling prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from virgin materials.
- Recycling saves energy.
- Recycling decreases emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change.
- Recycling conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals.
- Recycling helps sustain the environment for future generations.
EPA estimates that 75 percent of what we throw away could actually be recycled.
Now, recycling is not difficult but it does take a system to set up and complete so take the 10 or so minutes and make your life worth living, because non-recyclers deserve to DIE. JK JK JK
Anyway, here are some tips to set up your system offered from the city of San Deigo's website:
Select Storage Location
Pick a location in your home, garage or backyard/patio that is easily accessible for everyone in your household. If your storage area is convenient, recycling becomes a daily habit.
Select Storage Receptacles
Consider convenience, price, space, weight and ease of cleaning when selecting your storage containers. Stackable plastic bins, crates, boxes and grocery bags are good options. Make sure that your recycling containers look different from your trash receptacles.
Returning Your Recyclables
You can drop off your recyclables at a variety of recycling centers, including Park & Recreation Centers, the Miramar Recycling Center, some grocery stores and a number of privately-owned centers.
You can drop off your recyclables at a variety of recycling centers, including Park & Recreation Centers, the Miramar Recycling Center, some grocery stores and a number of privately-owned centers.
Program Maintenance
Once you've started recycling, there are a couple tips to consider:
Once you've started recycling, there are a couple tips to consider:
- Keep the containers clean before recycling. Leaky soda cans or food containers could pose an ant problem.
- If you choose to take your recyclables to a buyback center, it is recommended you separate your recyclables in the proper containers (glass in the glass container, plastics in the plastics container, etc.) to make recycling much easier and quicker at the drop-off site.
I have been recycling cans diligently for probably like 15 years now because it was always a chore i chose to do as a youngster because I'd take in the cans and get like $15-$20. But now, I recycle much more than cans & mostly everything! It actually makes me feel good, like I'm contributing to make this earth a better place. Give it a try! Whether you take it in for an extra few bucks or let the recycle man do the rest of the work, please please start recycling.
Here are some things that cannot be recycled:
Milk Cartons & Juice Boxes |  Clothing, Textiles & Shoes |  Round Dairy Tubs |  Plastic Pots |
 Ceramics |  Grocery Bags |  Batteries |  Plastic Cups & Utensils |
 Glassware |  Styrofoam Packaging |  Toxic Product Containers |
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