[This article first appeared here in May 2020 and has been expanded and updated.]
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. And these items can be found in most every American kitchen and laundry room.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, appliance recycling, recycle appliances, appliance removal, recycling metal, solid waste recycling, recycling household junk
When we think of recycling, it may not occur to us that it's possible to recycle appliances. But they are actually great candidates for recycling!
In fact, when you choose to recycle appliances, you save a significant amount of landfill space as well as put valuable resources back into the manufacturing cycle.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, junk metal recycling, recycle appliances, used appliance, appliance removal
[This article was first published in December 2018 and has been updated and revised.]
If you've been recycling at home you're familiar with the plastic, paper, glass and metal categories. But there's more you can recycle from your home.
In fact, there is so much more that we routinely dispose of from our homes and offices that do not need to go into the trash and, ultimately, into our landfills.
Topics: Recycle Furniture, junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, e-waste recycling, appliance recycling
[This article was originally published in June 2020 and has been expanded, updated, and revised.]
Scrap metal recycling and recovery is a massive industry in the United States. But it isn't just for businesses. Homeowners and others contribute large amounts of metal, as well.
In fact, while it's not something that most homeowners find themselves engaging in, scrap metal removal and recycling can make disposing of your junk items greener!
Topics: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, scrap metal, appliance recycling, metal recycling, junk metal recycling, scrap metal pick up, recycling metal, recycling scrap metal, scrap metal removal
[This article was originally published in October 2019 and has been revised and expanded.]
So, your old refrigerator finally stopped working and you have to replace it. But how do you schedule a non-working refrigerator pick-up for recycling?
While some retailers may offer to take your old refrigerator away with them after they deliver your new appliance, this is not always the case.
Topics: Refrigerator Disposal, Refrigerator Recycling, get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, refrigerator removal
[This post was published in August 2019 and has been updated and revised.]
Winter 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.
Old appliance disposal is almost never easy, especially for those units that are not on a ground floor. Not to mention that you need to know where to dispose of them in the first place!
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, recycle appliances, appliance removal, appliance recyclers
[This article was orginally published in October 2019 and has been revised and updated.]
Getting rid of old appliances can be a difficult task, especially when the appliance is a large refrigerator/freezer unit or an old washing machine. The good news is that you can recycle appliances.
For most homeowners, replacing old and worn out appliances can be an exciting endeavor. However, after purchasing those beautiful, new appliances, the last thing you want to think about is what you’re going to do with the old ones.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, hot tub disposal, junk metal recycling, recycle appliances
[This article was first published in February 2022 and has been revised and expanded.]
You finally did it. You decided to get rid of those old appliances that have been sitting around, taking up space, and making you feel bad.
But now you have to figure out how to make it happen. Old appliance removal can be difficult, slow, and potentially dangerous work. But it doesn't have to be hard.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, Old Appliances, appliance recycling, used appliance, appliance removal, old appliances disposal
{This post was originally published in June, 2017, and has been revised and updated.]
With the housing market still hot in most parts of the country, it is still a good time to consider selling. But investing in upgrades may be necessary.
But that also means making the right upgrades to maximize your home's resale value. The trick is in knowing what is currently desired by home buyers and what upgrades bring the highest ROI.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, get rid of old appliances, home remodeling, construction debris removal, appliance recycling, home renovation
Kitchen and other household appliances come in all types and sizes. And old appliance disposal can sometimes be a challenge for homeowners and landlords.
Small items such as garbage disposal units you might be able to toss in the trash, but it's far better to opt for recycling and reuse when it comes to old appliance disposal.
Topics: get rid of old appliances, appliance recycling, kitchen appliances, recycle appliances, appliance removal, old appliances disposal