Recycling Unusual Household Items Portland OR

Whether doing major spring cleaning or just sorting through old household supplies, occasionally, we all run into a recycling stumper--crayons, foam peanuts, old VHS tapes? Good grief. The more obscure an item, the harder it is for us to resist throwing it out the easy way--in the trash can. But the truth is we really are doing ourselves (and our planet!) a big favor by repurposing used parts and pieces. So, the next time clutter is being banished from the house, refer to this list of wacky recycling tips. We promise it really is useful.

1. BatteriesEnvironmental, Health and safety Online have initiated a national program called Call2Recycle, which has collected and recycled more than 42 million pounds of rechargeable batteries, and have partnered up with retailers and recycling programs nationwide for our recycling convenience. Visit their site >ehso.com to find a location near you.

2. >Candle JarsI'm a jar-candle addict, but who wants to melt out the leftov

10. >Phone BooksYes, they're recyclable, but you can't just toss them in with your regular stuff. Who knew? Instead, wait for your town's phone book pickup. If there is none, go to >yellowpages.com/recycle to find out what to do in your area....

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