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The benefits of recycling aluminum can tabsAluminum can tabs are small, lightweight, and easy to overlook. Yet they are made from a valuable metal that can be recovered and used again instead of being…
How to Properly Dispose of Household BatteriesBatteries power remote controls, toys, flashlights, smoke alarms, cameras, laptops, tools, and many other household devices. When they stop working, placing…
A Guide to Recycling Computers, Printers, and Other ElectronicsElectronic devices have become essential tools for work, school, communication, and entertainment. They also create a growing waste stream when they are…
What Happens to Recyclables After They Leave Your CurbPutting a recycling bin at the curb can feel like the final step, but it is really the beginning of a longer journey. Once a truck collects paper, cardboard,…
How to Recycle Old Mattresses and Box Springs in San AngeloAn old mattress can be difficult to place in a recycling bin, but sending it to a landfill is not the only possible outcome. Mattresses and box springs contain…
How to Recycle Old Sports Equipment and BallsOld sports equipment often sits in garages, closets, and school storage rooms long after it stops being used. A cracked helmet, worn-out tennis racket, flat…
A Practical Guide to Recycling at the Farmers MarketRecycling at the farmers market can turn an ordinary shopping trip into a simple act of environmental stewardship. Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers,…
How To Recycle Old Jewelry And Scrap Precious MetalsOld jewelry can carry sentimental value, financial value, or simply a collection of materials that should not be sent to a landfill. Broken chains, mismatched…
The role of recycling in building a circular economyA circular economy changes the way communities think about materials. Instead of treating products as temporary possessions that eventually become trash, it…
Safe Ways to Dispose of Unused Fireworks in San AngeloUnused fireworks can look harmless when they are sitting in a garage, vehicle, shed, or cardboard box. In reality, they may still contain active explosive and…