How to Organize Household Recycling Receptacles
Organizing recyclable materials is easy with a little creativity. If your recyclables can be commingled, the task is a lot simpler than if you have to separate them by type. Thinking outside the box may make organization easier, so look for containers beyond plastic to get the job done. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Recycled materials (cans, newspaper etc)
- Containers, bins or shelf units
- Labels
Instructions
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Decide which rooms you would like to have recycling containers. Make sure to have large enough containers, bins or shelf units placed in the laundry room or garage to collect all the recycling materials in one place before putting it out on the curb. Think of the style of each room and what kind of container would look and work the best. If there is one recyclable item you have more of, buy one container just for it.
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Buy organizers and label them accordingly. Some label suggestions are: paper/cardboard, glass/cans/plastic.
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Place the organizers into each room. Decide if you want to empty them when full or on recycling day.
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Empty the containers, bins or shelves into the larger bins placed in your laundry room or garage. Place the larger bins on the curb for pick up.
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