Today is America Recycles Day for 2024! Reduce. . .Reuse. . .Recycle. When we can’t reduce or reuse, recycling is an excellent way to make it possible to go green without doing harm to the planet.
Happy America Recycles Day ! ! !
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A Brief History: Founded:America Recycles Day is celebrated by millions of people in the United States. The day aims to increase awareness about recycling and using recycled products. It is important to recycle and reuse products, as the daily rate of one-use water bottles in America is 60 million, which causes pollution in waterways and landfills. One way to reduce this number is to use water filtration devices and portable reusable drinking bottles and cups. Another effective method to reduce waste is by repurposing and reusing old items, which can be achieved by shopping at secondhand stores. Shopping at these stores not only prevents items from going to landfills but also saves money. These stores offer a variety of items like clothing, furnishings, kitchen items, and replacement parts, proving the saying “one person’s junk is another person’s treasure” to be true. Consider shopping at secondhand stores if you have never done so before.
Many Different Examples: The obvious choice literally is aluminum cans. But there are way many more different choices that can add to the portfolio of an otherwise garbage bound situation. This is great for administrators of ob sites for items that include metals including scrap wire. Also, industrial site recycling and demolition site recycling are an option.
RECYCLABLE ITEMS
ITEMS THAT CAN BE RECYCLED TO MAKE $$$
FULL VEHICLES
Cars, trucks, trailers, off-road, motorcycles, all titled and non-titled vehicles (need title if titled, or recycling will be refused)
NON-FERROUS MATERIAL
#1 BARE BRIGHT COPPER WIRE
Bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire free of attachments. All the insulation has been removed from the wire and it is free of solder and paint.
#1 COPPER TUBING
Bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper bus bar/pipe free of attachments.
#2 COPPER TUBING
Burnt copper, copper with light tin coating, solder, or brass fittings still attached.
#3 COPPER WITH TAR
Roofing copper with heavy tar, wood, or attachments.
#3 ROOFING COPPER
Roofing/gutter/flashing copper with little tar or attachments like nails or wood.
300 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL
Most common form of Stainless Steel, will not stick to a magnet.
304 STAINLESS STEEL
Must be analyzed and have no attachments. Commonly found in kitchen equipment.
316 STAINLESS STEEL
Must be analyzed and have no attachments. Used in food and boat industries.
500/750 INSULATED CABLE
Insulated Copper Cable with rubber jacket.
ACR
Free of brass/iron/plastic.
AL EXTRUSION
Must not contain other alloys of aluminum and be free of zinc corners, iron attachments, felt, plastic, paper, cardboard, and thermo break.
AL THERMOPANE
Aluminum with plastic insulated running through the middle.
AL/ COPPER RADS W/IRON
Plastic/iron/steel attached.
AL/COPPER CUTOFFS
Ends from the ACR/Copper Fins, usually contain iron or steel.
ALUMINUM #3
Mid-grade aluminum that is not considered breakage but not as clean as aluminum.
ALUMINUM 6061
Clean cutoff 6061 material. May have to be analyzed by scrap yard.
ALUMINUM 6063
Clean cutoff 6063 material. May have to be analyzed by scrap yard.
ALUMINUM CANS
Free of foil/tin/plastic/liquid/ garbage/etc. Can be crushed or whole.
ALUMINUM CLIPS
Clean cutoff 6061 material.
ALUMINUM COPPER COIL
Free of steel, rubber, plastic, generally from air conditioning units.
ALUMINUM COPPER RADIATORS
Free of brass/iron/plastic.
ALUMINUM LITHO
No paper/plastic/ink or other contaminants.
ALUMINUM RADIATORS
Auto radiators free of steel/plastic/liquid.
ALUMINUM RIMS
Free of rubber tire/dirt/attachments. Free of Lead Wheel Weights.
ALUMINUM SCRAP
Aluminum Scrap: Many variations of aluminum, ask scrap yard.
ALUMINUM SIDING
Clean of plastic coating/foam/dirt/steel. Remove steel nails for clean price.
ALUMINUM THERMO-PANE/BREAK
Aluminum with plastic insulated running through the middle.
ALUMINUM TRANSFORMERS
Has a steel core with aluminum windings surrounding it. Could have an outer case surrounding the aluminum as well.
ALUMINUM TURNINGS
The excess from machine cut aluminum free of oil or steel.
ALUMINUM WIRE W/STEEL
Clean aluminum wire can sometimes have a steel core going through or around it. Use your magnet to find out.
BALLASTS
Consist of copper inside of them, found in lighting fixtures.
BARE BRIGHT COPPER
Bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire free of attachments.
BRASS
Mixed brass castings, taps, valves, rod brass, chrome plated brass.
BRASS HEATER CORES
Brass heater cores from automobiles, no steel.
BRASS PIPE
Free of solder/cast iron connections/free of sediment inside.
BRASS RADIATORS
Free of steel sides and no coolant inside.
BRASS SCRAP
Many variations of copper, ask scrap yard.
BRASS SHELL CASINGS
Brass shell casings can be recycled, bullets are not recyclable because they fall into the category of explosives
BRASS SHELLS
Little plastic/dirt/steel attached or residue inside w/out primers.
BRASS TURNINGS
The excess from machine cut brass free of oil or steel.
BRONZE
Free of high lead contamination or steel.
BRONZE TURNINGS
The excess from machine cut bronze, free of oil or steel.
BURNT COPPER
Copper wire that has been burnt and has residue/contamination.
CAR/TRUCK BATTERIES
No holes, battery intact. Lead-acid batteries. Labeled “PB”.
CARBIDE
Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
CAST ALUMINUM
Clean casted aluminum without steel/rubber/attachments.
CLEAN AL WIRE
Free of steel, plastic, rubber. Insulated cover is removed and no steel.
CATV WIRE
Must be separated white from black.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Separate these from other wire due to the higher plastic content from the bulbs and other insulation.
CLEAN ACR
Free of brass/iron/plastic.
CLEAN AL/COPPER FIN
Free of brass/iron/plastic.
CLEAN BRASS RADIATORS
Free of steel sides and no coolant inside.
CLEAN BRASS TURNINGS
No aluminum/steel mixed in, free of oil.
CLEAN ROOFING COPPER
Roofing/gutter/flashing copper with no tar or attachments.
COMMUNICATIONS WIRE
CAT 5/6, Data wire, Insulated copper with plastic.
COMPRESSORS
Drained from oil/fluids from AC Units/Cooling Units.
COPPER SCRAP
Many variations of copper, ask scrap yard.
COPPER TRANSFORMERS
Has a steel core with copper windings surrounding it. Could have an outer case surrounding the copper as well.
COPPER TURNINGS
No aluminum/steel mixed in, free of oil.
DIE CAST
Free of steel/iron/plastic and melted pieces.
DIRTY ACR
Plastic/iron/steel attached.
DIRTY AL EXTRUSION
Dirty aluminum with plastic, rubber, contaminants on or as part of it.
DIRTY AL RADIATORS
Auto radiators with steel/plastic (no liquids).
DIRTY AL/COPPER FIN
Plastic/iron/steel attached.
DIRTY ALUMINUM TURNINGS
Containing traces of steel or oil.
DIRTY BRASS
Contaminated with heavy iron, castings, plastic.
DIRTY BRASS RADIATORS
Plastic or iron attached to radiators (no coolant).
DIRTY ROOFING COPPER
Roofing copper with heavy tar, wood, or attachments.
DOUBLE INSULATED CABLE
Used in many high voltage situations to ensure that copper is protected due to heavy electrical current.
EC WIRE
Free of steel, plastic, rubber.
ELECTRIC MOTORS (ALUMINUM)
Whole motor without heavy steel attachments (pumps, bases, loose iron).
ELECTRIC MOTORS (COPPER)
Whole motor without heavy steel attachments (pumps, bases, loose iron).
ENAMELED COPPER
Coated copper, similar to a dirty copper pipe
FIRE WIRE
Used for running fire alarm systems.
FORK TRUCK BATTERY
Steel encased lead acid batteries, they will be bought for less than a normal car battery price.
GOLD
Please call dealer for their description on buying gold scrap. Most will require State ID.
HASTELLOY SOLIDS
Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
HELIAX WIRE
Cell Phone Wire, several kinds, contact your yard to explain which you have.
HIGH SPEED STEEL
Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
HOUSEWIRE
Romex, CAT 5/6, Aluminum Jacketed BX w/copper inside, and other insulated wire.
Copper wire with a small amount of tin as the coating.
UNCLEAN BRASS RADIATORS
Plastic or iron attached to radiators (no coolant).
WIRE SCRAP
Many variations of copper, ask scrap yard. YELLOW BRASS
Mixed Brass castings, taps, valves, rod brass, chrome plated brass.
ZINC
Pure Zinc without any foreign material.
FERROUS MATERIALS
#1 HEAVY MELTING STEEL
Prepared pieces smaller than 60”x 24” over ¼“ thick.
#2 HEAVY MELTING STEEL
Black pipe, longer unprepared pieces of #1 HMS.
BUSHELING
Unpainted, new production scrap smaller than 12” and nothing coated on, no rust, or paint.
CAST IRON
Coil or old water piping, castings or plates from machinery.
DISHWASHERS
Could be sold as is for scrap.
DRYERS
Could be sold as-is for scrap.
LIGHT IRON
Household appliances (“white” goods), hot water heaters, and misc sheet steel.
PLATE & STRUCTURAL STEEL
Prepared I-Beams, channels, angles and/or plates, steel girders, and structural steel from demolition scrap. Clean/dry plate- not to be over 24” wide and 36-60” in lengeth depending on a “3 foot” or “5 foot” specification.
REFRIGERATORS
Could be sold as-is for scrap.
SCRAP IRON
All scrap ferrous materials, light or heavy in gauge, free of glass/plastics/debris & contamination.
SHEET IRON
Household appliances (“white” goods), hot water heaters, and misc sheet steel.
SHREDDABLE STEEL
Household appliances (“white” goods), hot water heaters, and misc sheet steel.
TIN
Household appliances (“white” goods), hot water heaters, and misc sheet steel.
UNPREPARED CAST IRON
Assorted iron castings.
UNPREPARED HMS
Black pipe, longer unprepared pieces of HMS.
WASHING MACHINES
Could be sold as-is for scrap.
WATER HEATERS
Could be sold as-is for scrap.
PAPER PRODUCTS
CARDBOARD BALES
Corrugated cardboard.
OFFICE PAPER
stock multi-colored and white paper stock.
MAGAZINES
Enamel stock paper (all mils): NOT shiny newspaper, ads, coupons, etc.
NEWSPAPERS
newspaper, shiny newspaper, ads, coupons, etc.
JUNK MAIL
Mixed paper stock
BOOKS
Only book paper
WOOD PRODUCTS
WOOD PALLETS
48 in x 40 in x 6 in.
36 in x 36 in x 6 in.
42 in x 42 in x 6 in.
GLASS
CLEAR GLASS
Clear glass bottles, No impurities (No pane glass!).
GREEN GLASS
Green glass bottles, No impurities.
BROWN GLASS
Brown glass bottles, No impurities
ITEMS RECYCLED TO BE GREEN WITHOUT MAKING MONEY
MISC. NON-REVENUE RECYCLABLES
TIRES
Old tires, damaged tires, or other.
CONCRETE/DIRT/GRAVEL
Old, extra, leveled ground, scarified, or whole.
PLASTIC TYPE 1
Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET or PETE): water bottles, soda bottles, peanut butter jars, salad dressing bottles, medicine containers, vinegar bottles, cooking oil containers.
PLASTIC TYPE 2
High-densitypolyethylene (HDPE): milk jugs, shampoo bottles, detergent containers, and some juice bottles.
PLASTIC TYPE 3
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) or vinyl: plumbing, toys, trays, and furniture. it’s also found in bubble wrap, clear food packaging, and expanded PVC foam board.
PLASTIC TYPE 4
Low-densitypolyethylene (LDPE): LDPE can be recycled into new trash bags and packaging films at specialist recycling points; most curbside recycling programs don’t accept it because it’s lightweight and can get tangled in recycling machinery.
PLASTIC TYPE 5
Polypropylene(PP): yogurt containers, takeout containers, bottle caps, and microwave-safe containers.
PLASTIC TYPE 6
Polystyrene(PS) or Styrofoam: It’s not easy and many curbside recycling programs don’t accept it.
PLASTIC TYPE 7
“Other” plastics not meeting the guidlines above, recyclyable and non-recyclyable.
USED OIL
Must be recycled due to EPA and state regulations, cannot be disposed or drained under any circumstances!
NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR RECYCLING
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED & ILLEGAL TO REDEEM
CITY, COUNTY OR STATE OWNED MATERIAL
No exceptions due to legality.
RAILROAD SCRAP
No exceptions due to legality.
UTILITY OWNED SCRAP
No exceptions due to legality.
MATERIAL NOT OWNED BY YOU
No exceptions due to legality.
MATTRESSES
No exceptions.
SEALED DRUMS
Sealed drums must be open and depressurized.
BEER KEGS
Empty or full.
PROPANE GAS TANK
Empty or full.
PAINT CANS
Empty of full
OXYGEN TANKS
Empty or full.
GAS TANKS
Empty or full.
ACETYLENE TANKS
Empty or full.
FREON TANKS
Freon has to be completely removed.
MOTOR OIL CANS
Empty or full.
ITEMS CONTAINING MERCURY
No exceptions.
FLORESCENT LIGHTS
No exceptions because of mercury.
CFL LIGHT BULBS
No exceptions because of mercury.
TELEVISIONS
No exceptions, contains possible radioactive parts.
COMPUTER MONITORS
No exceptions, contains possible radioactive parts.
MICROWAVES
No exceptions, contains possible radioactive parts.
ELECTRONICS
No exceptions, contains possible radioactive parts.
CAPACITORS, TRANSFORMERS WITH PCB’S
No exceptions, contains possible radioactive parts.
Impact:Aluminum recycling is quite successful in the U. S. , with about 65% of aluminum being recycled, more than any other item. In America, 105,800 cans are recycled every minute, and recycling one can saves enough energy to run a television for 3 hours. In 2019, an aluminum can was valued at 1. 7 cents, and the industry pays over $1 billion annually for recycled cans. Waste management professionals are knowledgeable about recycling and provide essential services to protect the environment and reduce our impact.
Different Styles of Recycling:There are three principal categories of recycling.
The first, which is likely the most recognized, is known as primary recycling. This process involves converting materials back into identical items, such as transforming glass bottles into glass bottles, plastic bottles into plastic bottles, paper into paper, and cardboard boxes into cardboard boxes.
The second category is secondary recycling. While it also utilizes the same materials, secondary recycling results in the creation of new products. For instance, plastic bottles can be repurposed into plastic furniture, and rubber tires can be converted into playground surfaces.
Lastly, tertiary recycling involves the chemical transformation of a product into a new, functional item.
Premise:Recycling minimizes the necessity for the extraction, refinement, and processing of raw materials, all of which contribute to air and water pollution. By conserving energy, recycling also lowers misuse of raw materials, thereby leading to conservation and protection of our planet.
Why That Day?Senator Nelson chose the day because it fell between between students’ spring break and their final final exams to encourage young students to participate. More than 2,000 colleges and universities, 10,000 public schools, and 20 million citizens participated—About 10% of the US population at that time. . .
Celebrated:America Recycles Day is celebrated on November 15th every year since the National Recycling Coalition established the holiday, which commenced in 1997.
A Few Facts: I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .
Perks That Originated From the Original Date: Most Popular Items Recycled that Make a Difference: A selection of materials suitable for recycling includes:
Paper
Plastic
Steel cans
Aluminum cans
Rubber
Cardboard
Glass
More. . .
Benefits:
Environmental impact
Cleaner planet
Protection of use of raw materials
Conservation
Alleviating space for use for added space in the landfill
More. . .
Nowadays: How Large?Recycling conserves resources, mitigates pollution, promotes public health, and generates employment opportunities. It reduces costs, minimizes landfill use, and, most importantly, is a straightforward process. Participation:Recycling diminishes the necessity for the extraction of raw materials such as mining, quarrying, and logging, as well as the refining and processing of these materials, all of which contribute significantly to air and water pollution.
The Future: U.S.:Recycling is a viable way, with a slight profit to be had, at the same time making the planet a better place to be. Worldwide:The world is moving forward at a much higher rate. The world will recover from our everyday activities, like recling, now and into the future. . .
