Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Having home repair done? Don’t throw away these old materials!


Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 


Having home repair done? Don’t throw away these old materials! Recycle them instead!

Home repair is usually replacing old work. With the new work comes tons of leftover debris. Here are materials from leftover home repair that most don’t know can be recycled!

  • Shingles - Asphalt shingles can be recycled to pave roads.
  • Drywall - Many facilities will accept drywall, as long as they are free of foreign objects and lead based paint.
  • Paint - Drop off extra paint to a local Household Hazardous Waste facility or donate it to a good-cause. Don’t through it away! It’s hazardous to the environment!
  • Brick - Old brick can be ground to make concrete or resold as aged brick
  • Carpet - Ask your new carpet dealer about some options for recycling.


Think you might have some old materials to donate? Check with Habitat for Humanity

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