Can You Recycle Cartons?

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Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

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Did you know that curbside recycling for cartons in the last three years has increased by 128%? It’s true! While not yet available in every part of the country, cartons can be recycled into everything from tissues to building materials.

Remember to use some good recycling etiquette when recycling cartons. Take off those plastic caps and straws!

Both refrigerated cartons and cartons stored in the cabinet can be recycled, even though they may be made of some different materials.

Be sure to check http://www.recyclecartons.com to see if you area collects and recycles cartons!

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NYC to See 30 New Recycling Stations Added to Times Square

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

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Mayor Bloomberg and the Times Square Alliance, in a commitment to double the city’s recycling from 15 percent to 30 percent by 2017, have partnered with BigBelly Solar and Alcoa Foundation to bring 30 new BigBelly recycling stations to the tourist center. “We want to encourage visitors to Times Square to recycle so we are trying to make recycling easier,” said Bloomberg.

The units each have 3 sections: Cans & Bottles, Garbage, and Paper. Solar energy is used to compact the trash and notify staff when they are full.

Read the full story here. 

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Are you Looking to Dispose Computer Parts?

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

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Does your business have old computer parts, such as; keyboards, monitors, and hard drives? Well, New York State requires all commercial businesses to properly dispose of their old computer parts and electronics at a recycling facility!

Boro Wide Recycling makes the process simple! Call our company at (718) 326-7149 for more information! We can provide a certificate of destruction along with cost-effective pricing!

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

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

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. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

Happy St. Patrick's Day from everyone at Boro-Wide Recycling! Enjoy your weekend & be safe! 

Did You Know You Can Recycle Items Through the Mail? You Can!

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

Have you ever come across the issue where material you’d like to recycle isn't accepted by your curbside recycling or a drop-off program in your area? Well, don’t throw these items just anywhere! You can recycle them through the mail!

Batteries, cell phones, inkjet and toner cartridges and light bulbs are just a few of the items on the list you can recycle!

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Recycling Symbols, DECODED!

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

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You've probably seen numerous different recycling symbols located on your plastic, glass, metals, paper and other materials. However, have you ever wondered what they all mean?

Here is a guide to help you decode what each symbol means, courtesy of mnn.com!  

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Dunkin' Donuts Updates Customers on How New NYC Regulations Change Their Menu!

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Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

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A few months ago, Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a ban on the selling of large sugary drinks in NYC, which will go into effect in a few days.

However, the ban may be affecting your morning Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. The popular coffee company has begun posting signs around their NYC locations advising customers of what will be changing at their NYC Dunkin’ chains.

The company has announced from here on out:

You will have to add your own sugar to large & extra-large hot beverages and medium & large iced beverages.  

You will have to add your own flavor swirl to large & extra-large hot beverages and medium & large iced beverages.

There will also be a beverage size change on hot chocolate and dunkaccinos. They will only be available in small and medium size cups only. Frozen beverages will now only be available in RESIZED small & medium only.

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