by Lenn Detwiler | Oct 9, 2008 | General
As backward as it may seem, Indiana’s solid waste management districts are restricted from placing recycling drop-off centers in locations where curbside recycling is offered via the private sector. Since Ray’s Trash Service offers curbside recycling...
by Lenn Detwiler | Oct 9, 2008 | General
In general, wrapping paper is not recyclable. Often the ink used to produce wrapping paper isn’t simply on the paper’s surface. Many times the paper is “beater dyed” which means the color is actually in the pulp of the paper. The de-inking...
by Lenn Detwiler | Oct 9, 2008 | General
The revenue generated from the sale of the recyclables collected in most curbside recycling programs simply does not cover the cost associated with picking up, sorting and selling the materials. Therefore, recyclers must charge a fee to provide the service. The...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 23, 2008 | General
Answer: Our waterways are routinely being threatened when medications are flushed down a toilet or washed down a drain. Waste water treatment plants are not designed to remove many of the chemicals that make up today’s pharmaceuticals. Trace amounts of...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 23, 2008 | General
Answer: Compact flourescent light bulbs (CFLs) are energy-effiecient, money-saving replacements for traditional incandescent light bulbs. CFLs cost a little more at the register, but they provide a savings over the life of the bulb. CFLs do contain a small amout of...
by Lenn Detwiler | Sep 23, 2008 | General
Answer: One gallon of motor oil is capable of polluting one million gallons of drinking water. Proper disposal is critical. Fortunately, there are many local options for the recycling of used motor oil. Most auto service centers will accept up to five gallons of...
