[This article was originally published in November 2019. It has been updated and revised for this post.]
It finally happened. Your trusty old washing machine died. Even though you bought a new one to replace it, you still have an appliance removal problem.
And once the excitement of choosing and buying a new “smart” washing machine wears off, your old appliance removal task still has to be done. And that’s not so exciting.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, used appliance, appliance removal
When your washer or dryer has done its last load of laundry, you'll need to replace it. And that usually means you'll need an appliance removal service, as well.
If you're lucky, your retailer for your new machine will take the old one for you. But, if not, you've got to get rid of it yourself. Somehow...
Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, recycle appliances, appliance removal, old appliances disposal, appliance recyclers
[This post was originally published in December 2018 and has been revised, expanded, and updated.]
Many homeowners take their old equipment and appliances to a landfill. That's because they aren't aware that recycling scrap metal can be an easy option.
Many homeowners and even business owners feel that getting rid of scrap metal items is difficult. And especially if those items are too large to throw into their curbside trash bin.
Topics: junk recycling, scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, recycling scrap metal
Most of us routinely recycle metal cans and mostly the aluminum ones. But there is far more to recycling metals than putting cans in a recycling bin.
The consumer world is filled with a wide variety of metal products that range from cast iron, to copper, to precious metals. And they can all be recycled - if disposed of properly.
Topics: scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, recycling facilities
No one likes getting rid of appliances once they've stopped working. But sometimes there's a good reason for old appliance removal.
Buying new appliances can be an exciting time as well as add value to your home. Getting rid of the old appliances, however, can sometimes be a problem.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, recycle appliances, appliance removal, old appliances disposal
A fascinating fact about common metals is that they can be recycled almost indefinitely. This is especially true for iron, steel, and aluminum products.
All things being equal, almost every kind of metal can be recycled again and again without the degradation of their properties. So, why don't we recycle more metal?
Topics: scrap metal, e-waste recycling, appliance recycling, metal recycling, junk metal recycling
[This post was previously published in April 2018 and has been updated and enhanced.]
Everyone knows they can recycle paper, soda cans and plastic water bottles. And most of us do. But did you know that there many other household waste materials that can also be recycled?
Recycling is not limited to paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum. In fact, with some creativity, some planning, and some consistent effort, almost anything you want to throw away can actually be recycled, reused, or repurposed.
Topics: Recycling, junk recycling, Landfills, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, appliance recycling
Scrap metal recycling and recovery is a massive industry in the United States. But it isn't just for businesses. Homeowners and others contribute with recyclable metals, as well.
In fact, while it's not something that most homeowners find themselves engaging in, junk metal recycling make disposing of more junk items greener!
Topics: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, junk metal recycling
It may surprise many people to know that there is far more to residential recycling than just plastic, paper and glass.
In fact, there are a large number of common household items that are made up of most recyclable components. These items can be found in most every American kitchen and laundry room.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Recycling, appliance recycling, recycle appliances, appliance removal
One of the worst things that can happen in a home during the hot summer months is when the air conditioner stops working and has to be replaced.
The good news is that not only do you not have to get rid of the old one yourself, but much of the unit can be recycled.
Topics: Old Appliances, appliance recycling, appliance removal, air conditioner removal, a/c unit disposal