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Probably the most common sight everywhere these days is the cell phone. And with new phones are being sold every 20 seconds, what happens to the old ones?

Topics: old phones, electronics recycling, where to recycle electronics, old cell phones, recycle cell phones

 

That's a question you may have typed into your favorite search engine, "Recycle electronics near me." And you can, depending on where you live, but how do you do it?

Topics: old phones, electronics recycling, where to recycle electronics, local electronics recycling, computer monitor recycling

 

Recycling is a great practice and should be a regular part of every household and business. However, there are growing challenges in the recycling industry.

We've been promoting recycling as a nation for over 50 years now. Today, recycling bins and facilities are the norm in most communities across the country. But now, so are gluts of recyclable materials.

Topics: Recycling, junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, e-waste recycling, junk metal recycling

[This post was originally published in April 2018 and has been revised and updated to reflect the most current information.] 

Scrap, or junk, metal recycling is something that most homeowners may not find themselves engaging in. But junk metal recycling can make the disposal of many items greener!

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Recycling, scrap metal, metal recycling, junk metal recycling

 

On a personal or household level, junk recycling is a good practice. But on a global scale, there are some problems that need to be solved.

As a nation, the U.S. has been at the forefront of many aspects of recycling and reuse. And our overall junk recycling efforts have gradually increased and improved year after year.

Topics: Recycling, junk recycling, Sustainability, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, metal recycling

 

When most of us think of recycling waste we tend to think of paper, plastic, aluminum and glass. But there’s far more to recycling than that!

Most of us have grown up with recycling as a normal part of our lives. And some of us older folks can remember when it wasn’t a common household practice. While the practices we are familiar with today are relatively recent innovations recycling as a business has been around for a while.

Topics: Refrigerator Recycling, junk recycling, appliance recycling, metal recycling, electronics recycling

 

Installing a new, replacement hot tub can be a great thing, but you have to get rid of the old one. So, how much does hot tub removal cost? And how do you do it?

Topics: large trash pick up, get rid of old appliances, backyard, hot tub removal, hot tub disposal

 

[This post was originally published in December 2018 and has been updated and revised to reflect the most current information.]

Summer is a great time of year to replace old appliances. New ones can brighten up your home and increase efficiency. But getting rid of the old ones can be a challenge.

Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, junk removal services, kitchen appliances

 

Summer is a great time for playing, swimming, camping and being outdoors. But if your own outdoor space is cluttered, a few summer cleaning tips can help.

Topics: Yard Waste Removal, summer cleaning, declutter, outdoor cleaning, cleaning tips

 

Summertime is a great time for homeowners to make outdoor improvements. But it also means taking care of outdoor junk disposal.

If you're like most homeowners in America, you probably have a lot of old stuff lying around or crammed into storage sheds or in backyard corners somewhere. It might be old tools and lawn equipment, an old satellite dish that's no longer being used, or even a broken hot tub.

So, how do you get rid of this stuff?

Topics: yard waste, yard waste disposal, backyard, hot tub removal, hot tub disposal