Comments on: Thoughtful Disposal

By: hazardous waste Long Beach

hazardous waste Long Beach — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:32:05 +0000

It is really important that household wastes are disposed of properly. Recycling some of it is also a good idea. This practice will not only help in protecting the environment but also help us to be organized in our homes.

By: Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Twelve Months of Favorites

Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Twelve Months of Favorites — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:37:00 +0000

[...] Days to a Fresh Start’ series where I kicked my booty into gear with some serious decluttering, recycling, filing, and all natural [...]

By: Mimi

Mimi — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:25:18 +0000

Thank you for sharing all the ways that we can save this earth of ours and for the future of our children’s. I have so much batteries that I have sitting around the house (use and just laying in drawer thinking it still work..) that now I can go and gathering them up and recycle them.

I get so mad when I see people throwing things out of the car window, throwing cigarettes on the floor. I wish people will be more conscience of what they are doing to this earth. I make a point to teach my kids that recycle is the way to go. I even signed up on my local freecycle in hope that someone can use what I can’t.

Thank you for posting this.

By: Brenda Moore

Brenda Moore — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:14:18 +0000

I’m always picking up trash and recylables when I walk my dogs at the greenspace across from my home.
Just So Ya’ Know: flattening plastics makes them more dense so they dont blow out of the boxes…across the road, down the street and so on and so on.
Same goes for paper boxes from detergents etc.
It is as simple to recycle as it is to do anything else. What is the excuse not to???

By: Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:18:38 +0000

Recycling everything is second nature to me, thanks to my mom who was a pioneer in Northern California back in the 60s (the dark ages according to my boys). Unfortunately, many people do not recycle even though it is so easy so your post is great. Almost everything can be recycled, reused, or repurposed. Every week my recycling bin is full to the brim with material while my garbage can has only a couple of bags. It brings a smile to my face every trash pick-up day! I have piles of metal, batteries, electronics, toxic materials waiting for someone (guess who that would be) to take them to the appropriate disposal sites. And all the household items I no longer want or need go to the local animal shelter thrift store. If it’s close to Christmas, items that are in great condition or new that I don’t want I donate to a local charity that puts together Christmas baskets for needy families. Something I’ve been doing the last couple of years is buying products that are in recyclable containers over those that are not – kind of like precycling. Thanks for all the great info and reminding us all that this is easy to do and so important.

By: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:24:04 +0000

Yes, Kate, the print is on white and I have no problem reading it. Our Town sends out the recycling calendar for the year {alternate weeks for plastic/glass/cans and paper}. We have a separate week for Christmas tree pick-up and things like tree branches/leaves, etc. My clothes always go to a local place that picks up and I can even schedule that online with them. One place even takes household items and one year I donated my son’s old bike from when he was about 10.

By: Heather H

Heather H — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:50:04 +0000

I’m not sure if someone else mentioned this… I didn’t have time to read through all the comments. The link for finding a local HHW recycling center is not there. Funny it’s the only one I tried to click on because I have a pile of these type of items in my garage and I have no idea where to take them! =)

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:53 +0000

Hi Kate,
Thanks so much for posting this, I thought I was up on recycling but your post gave me a few tips that really helped. Because I read your blog today I was able to find an HHW location in my county. Yay!!! I can finally get rid of lots of paint cans that have been cluttering up the cabinets in the garage. I’m in major declutter mode right now, thanks for the inspiration!

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:30:33 +0000

Great, great post! And I can read it just fine. :) But some of the links are not links for me–I was hoping to find an HHW place near me, but there’s no link.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:20:35 +0000

I’m known as the “recycle nazi” at my work – and in my private life, as well. It’s a title I accept with honor! :)

I started a recycling program at my work because while the town recycles, my company did not. There are times where I still see people toss soda cans/plastic/glass into the regular trash and I don’t hesitate to pick it out. People are amazed at the amount of recyclables that accumulate every week and can’t believe it used to go to the landfills.

My favorite Christmas gift was something my niece gave me. It’s a stainless steel water bottle (recycled, of course!) that says “Go Green – Recycle A Racer” with a picture of greyhound in the center. Of course, we have greyhounds so it all makes perfect sense. :)