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lnmrtn All-Star Author Oklahoma Posts:825 Points:146,680 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2011 12:16:58 PM Ignore lnmrtn Report Abuse I recycle everything I can. In Yukon, Oklahoma, they charge to use the recycle bins. Thankfully, I don't live in Yukon.

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I recycle everything I can. In Yukon, Oklahoma, they charge to use the recycle bins. Thankfully, I don't live in Yukon.

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MINIWINI598 Champion Author Washington Posts:3,012 Points:517,725 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2013 9:53:35 PM Ignore MINIWINI598 Report Abuse Yes - I recycle everything I can and encourage others to do the same...
greentre All-Star Author Pensacola Posts:779 Points:274,415 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2013 5:44:03 PM Ignore greentre Report Abuse yes, plastic and paper goes to the waste management company. Aluminum I melt down for my own castings.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,019 Points:2,356,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 12, 2013 8:34:39 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I'm currently in rural Indiana where there is no recycling. People that want to have recycling bins, which are later dumped in with the other garbage.
rocknvox All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:679 Points:137,775 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 11:18:54 PM Ignore rocknvox Report Abuse YUKON, OK? DOESN'T GARTH LIVE THERE?
HEDGEHOGS All-Star Author Illinois Posts:624 Points:16,920 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 8:50:34 AM Ignore HEDGEHOGS Report Abuse yes
Mr1lung All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:811 Points:164,150 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 11:59:00 AM Ignore Mr1lung Report Abuse yes
oilpan4 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,041 Points:306,600 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 2:08:48 PM Ignore oilpan4 Report Abuse Yes I have been collecting lead for the last several years, smelted it and sold it to the highest bidder now that lead prices are back above $1/lb.
TadeuszK Champion Author Manitoba Posts:4,718 Points:1,197,130 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 7:47:07 PM Ignore TadeuszK Report Abuse We have weekly pickup of Blue Bin, single stream- for metals, glass, paper, and most plastics. Grocery stores are starting to charge for plastic bags, or give points, or 3 cents per bag that you bring and use. One chain sells you a shopping bag made of recycled plastic and gives lifetime bag replacement as they wear out.
playtimeCLE Champion Author Cleveland Posts:8,550 Points:1,542,425 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 9:22:38 PM Ignore playtimeCLE Report Abuse Our town started a recycle program so I am on it. I also made a compost barrel and a couple piles outside so that we can help our yard & garden do better. Sure makes for a lot less garbage. I also save some cardboard to help make fires in the fireplace. I save all the wood & twigs that fall off the trees to use in the fireplace and any outdoor fires we might have.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,019 Points:2,356,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 9:42:44 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse borsht - "When I was a boy, milk and soda were sold in bottles that were reused many times. " But now bottles can be made much cheaper, due to improved manufacturing techniques and materials. It makes reuse less cost effective.
Snowchoux Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,003 Points:145,635 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2013 8:41:01 AM Ignore Snowchoux Report Abuse Yes, but can't find a place around here that will take plastic bottles.
borsht All-Star Author Oakland Posts:788 Points:188,910 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2013 10:10:34 AM Ignore borsht Report Abuse When I was a boy, milk and soda were sold in bottles that were reused many times.
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,065 Points:597,955 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 5:04:17 AM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse Here in California we have too, it's the law or there will be fines.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,019 Points:2,356,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 8:53:41 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse Reuse is much better than recycling. [Edited by: ldheinz at 9/12/2012 9:54:01 AM EST]
oilpan4 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,041 Points:306,600 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 3:24:37 AM Ignore oilpan4 Report Abuse I found stainless steel pipes to build my new exhaust with at the scrap yard. Buying high end, heavy walled stainless pipe from the scrap yard was a fraction of the cost of buying new lame regular steel exaust pipe from the auto parts store.
amgine Rookie Author Houston Posts:58 Points:291,240 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 3:52:10 PM Ignore amgine Report Abuse Yup! Everything, including beer bottles and wine bottles to bottle my own beer and wine!
1brendle Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:1,789 Points:133,675 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 8:09:08 PM Ignore 1brendle Report Abuse yes...everything I can~
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,019 Points:2,356,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 12:20:11 PM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I've cycled may times. At least twice, as it was a bicycle. Does that make me a re-cycler?
LemonHart Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,983 Points:348,815 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 10:35:02 AM Ignore LemonHart Report Abuse Yes - Everthing that they will take that is, which is most plastic, paper, cardboard, tins, glass. In fifteen years since our recycling program started with curb side pick up we went from two to three garbage cans a week to one garbage can every four weeks. Thats was for a family of five.
livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,674 Points:753,110 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2012 6:54:33 PM Ignore livedream Report Abuse Yes, I recycle everything I possibly can.
PhilnTX All-Star Author Dallas Posts:656 Points:434,580 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 10:02:16 AM Ignore PhilnTX Report Abuse I recycle paper. I take all metals to the recycle yard for $$
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,019 Points:2,356,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2012 1:29:23 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse When my town introduced recycling I went to the public meeting. When they took questions I asked how they were going to pay us for our valuable stuff. After all, I was already getting money for my aluminum, and I wanted to know why I should give them my business. They actually expected me to just GIVE them my recyclables! They weren't going to pay me ANYTHING for them! What crooks!
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,019 Points:2,356,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2012 12:17:27 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I'm looking into recycling the old cats from my car. I understand they go for a lot of money, and the pipes are stainless steel.
daver39 Champion Author Toledo Posts:8,319 Points:1,681,125 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 6:48:57 AM Ignore daver39 Report Abuse yes
oilpan4 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,041 Points:306,600 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2012 1:24:37 PM Ignore oilpan4 Report Abuse Using bins is lame. Recycle by the trailer full and you can get paid pretty good.
MrDmented Champion Author Calgary Posts:3,191 Points:724,015 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2012 9:46:10 AM Ignore MrDmented Report Abuse Yes we recycle and it is getting better now that we have the green bins and he garbage bins. People complain but it is just better all around.
oilpan4 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,041 Points:306,600 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 18, 2012 2:23:04 AM Ignore oilpan4 Report Abuse "Too bad the return on investment of my time is so minimal and/or nonexistent". I don't know what you are talking about, but a trailer full of scrap steel gets me like $40. Last time I demo-ed a double wide, all the steel, aluminum, window and door frames, roofing and siding got me nearly $1,000 (not counting the gun and tools I found).
Timons All-Star Author Houston Posts:698 Points:493,875 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2012 3:02:34 PM Ignore Timons Report Abuse I recycle. I consider it an investment in the future - for future generations who are unable to make the decision for themselves(including my unborn children and grandchildren). Too bad the return on investment of my time is so minimal and/or nonexistent. With population (consumers)numbers increasing almost exponentially (except in Western Europe)and the limited amount of natural resources available...at least until we start mining the moon and/or asteroids...recycling is the most efficient and economic means of maintaining supply. [Edited by: Timons at 1/16/2012 4:03:51 PM EST]
daver39 Champion Author Toledo Posts:8,319 Points:1,681,125 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2012 8:57:01 AM Ignore daver39 Report Abuse yep
MINIWINI598 Champion Author Washington Posts:3,012 Points:517,725 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2012 2:09:29 AM Ignore MINIWINI598 Report Abuse All the time - as everyone should!
nessa74 Sophomore Author Orlando Posts:136 Points:144,270 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2011 1:46:21 PM Ignore nessa74 Report Abuse yes
mculliford22 Rookie Author Peoria Posts:12 Points:400 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2011 10:00:12 AM Ignore mculliford22 Report Abuse I recycle cans at my local recycling center... anything else doesnt really get recycled.
oilpan4 Champion Author Virginia Posts:12,041 Points:306,600 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 21, 2011 10:45:04 AM Ignore oilpan4 Report Abuse This week I have rounded up and recycled nearly 1200 pounds of scrap steel. I occasionally recycle lead. I collect tire weights, melt them down into 5 pound blocks and sell them on ebay. The funny thing is lot of tire places don't know how to get rid of the used and broken tire weights that pile up around there ballancer with out paying some one to take them.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,019 Points:2,356,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2011 12:39:16 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse Here's a link to the Penn and Teller show on recycling. It's quite entertaining and informative.
TekWare Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,156 Points:671,325 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2011 12:32:29 AM Ignore TekWare Report Abuse Yep
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,019 Points:2,356,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2011 10:53:54 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I find it funny that I'm required to wash my plastics before putting them in the recycling bin. How much pollution am I required to generate to save the environment?
flagman420CT Veteran Author New Haven Posts:257 Points:686,530 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2011 12:15:08 AM Ignore flagman420CT Report Abuse Recycle any metal thats worth doe!!
RNValerie Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,397 Points:199,910 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2011 12:33:10 AM Ignore RNValerie Report Abuse Yes
Roteque Champion Author Miami Posts:639,542 Points:1,346,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2011 6:00:30 PM Ignore Roteque Report Abuse Every two weeks in my municipality
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,279 Points:2,141,975 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 10:12:09 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse There is a good demand for used Apple stuff. I recycled a Mac and used the proceeds to buy an iPad. The Apple Specialist asked about the bigger than usual gift card and I told him about the Apple Reuse and Recycling program. It gets bad, IMHO, when a customer tells an Apple employee about stuff Apple does.
nayla2011 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:587 Points:13,365 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2011 12:05:15 AM Ignore nayla2011 Report Abuse So funny they'd charge to recycle , then make money off of your recycled goods. What a racket.
blazingedge Veteran Author Knoxville Posts:298 Points:146,085 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2011 3:16:58 PM Ignore blazingedge Report Abuse I do. How would they get people to recycle is it is cheaper to throw away in Yukon.
Aises Sophomore Author Tucson Posts:136 Points:1,480 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2011 4:52:17 PM Ignore Aises Report Abuse yes, i do! when i kill a living creature i dump em back to the ground! hehe! just kidding! yes i recycle. im very particular about it. too bad not all are doing that.
nayla2011 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:587 Points:13,365 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2011 2:46:33 AM Ignore nayla2011 Report Abuse Funny most cities make money off of recycled goods. Still recycle, We have to lessen our negative impact.
Damoney008 Veteran Author Tucson Posts:280 Points:35,860 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2011 6:11:58 PM Ignore Damoney008 Report Abuse I try
JetManCT Champion Author Hartford Posts:3,615 Points:717,645 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2011 12:21:05 AM Ignore JetManCT Report Abuse Sure!
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,279 Points:2,141,975 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 27, 2011 4:23:33 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse No, because it would likely take more energy to take stuff to the nearest recycling center than would be saved by reclamation. Besides, with the Bush-43/Obama (there's enough blame to go around) damaged economy we have now we have a lot of dumpster divers who search the trash for aluminum cans to take in for money.
vietz Veteran Author Worcester Posts:342 Points:80,770 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2011 6:34:32 AM Ignore vietz Report Abuse yes
Damoney008 Veteran Author Tucson Posts:280 Points:35,860 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 19, 2011 2:56:59 PM Ignore Damoney008 Report Abuse I try
srqmale67 Champion Author Sarasota Posts:1,163 Points:237,585 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 15, 2011 8:47:13 AM Ignore srqmale67 Report Abuse yes