Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.
Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656
www.BoroWideRecycling.com
Part of keeping our environment healthy and green, includes
recycling as well as reusing things that we have purchased. Although backyards may not accumulate as much
junk as a garage, many people do acquire plenty of reusable items for the yard
like furniture, gardening supplies and other materials. After withstanding Mother Nature for a few
years, you may decide that you need to replace these items. Once you no longer need these items or decide
it is time for a change, what can you do with these items? You should always reuse or recycle. Here are a few ways to reuse or recycle ten common backyard items.
Garden Hoses: If you wish to recycle most communities have
drop off recycling programs. For those
who would rather reuse many clever options exist like poking holes to turn it
into a sprinkler or cut it to make a handle for something heavy.
Patio Furniture: Donations are usually the best option for
recycling even if its not in great condition.
Depending on what the materials are made of you could bring it to a
scrap yard and cash it in.
Grills: If your grill still works they are easy to
sell. Grills can also be taken to the
scrap yard for a profit.
Yard Waste: If you are someone who composts food scraps,
dealing with things like grass clippings, branches and leaves is easy. Just add them to your compost and it provides
carbon. If you are not a composter most
municipalities provide special curbside pick up for your yard waste.
Fencing: For Fencing you may need to seek a specific
recycling solution. For example metal
fencing you can scrap, and plastic fences can be taken to a center that accepts
large amounts of plastic and wood can be taken to local woodworking
organizations.
Kid’s toys: Good Will always accepts toy donations as well
as many other organizations like Second Chance Toys.
Potting Soil: Potting soil can be donated to local gardens
or neighbors starting gardens.
Sand: You can add sand to compost as well, it also helps
with drainage if added to the bottom of
pots and used to fill holes in your yard.
Insect Repellent: If you use citronella candles in your back
yard the candle may seem useless after the wick has burnt out. You can melt the left over wax onto a new
wick and reuse it.
Scrap Wood: Scrap wood can be reused even if it is treated
for painted. It can be stripped and used
for other projects or firewood.
Are there any other backyard items that you reuse? Let us know on our Facebook page.
