DIY Recycle Gas Water Heater Parts
With the increased focus on environmental issues, people are becoming more aware of the waste they produce. Recycling is an ideal way for you to reduce your impact on the environment. Gas water heaters are made of made recyclable materials such as copper and steel. Recycling your gas water heater ensures less mining for virgin resources, and that means less damage to the environment. Recycle the entire water heater to ensure that all recyclable parts can be returned to manufacturing usefulness. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Call your recycling department or company and ask if it offers special pick-up days for large appliances. Most recycling companies do not pick up large appliances, including water heaters, during normal collection days.
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Call the nearest recycling center and ask about drop-off days. Recycling centers have special hours and days when you can drop off gas water heaters. Ask about receiving compensation for your contribution. Some centers will pay cash for your old water heater.
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Call the contractor that installed the water heater and ask about recycling. Contractors may come to your home and pick up the water heater at your convenience.
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Ask an appliance retailer about special trade-in offers for your old gas water heater. Some retailers offer discounts on the purchase of a new water heater when you trade in your old one. Do not disassemble the old water heater; the retailer will deal with that.
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Tips & Warnings
Turn off and disconnect all parts of the water heater and drain it before removing it from your home.
Take appropriate cautionary measures when lifting and handling a gas water heater, which could be heavy. Ask for help from another person if necessary.
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