How to Shred Rubber Hose
Green living and a commitment to the environment has become the norm for many people and that means recycling. People recycle paper, plastics, metal and now rubber, often found around the house in the form of garden hoses. Once a hose has split beyond repair, it leaks water, leading many to replace the old hose with a new one. Shred the old leaky hose and recycle it to make other rubber products. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Hang the hose upside down to drain all the water left inside the hose. Lay the hose out flat in the yard and use a saw to cut away the metal ends on each end of the hose. Recycle metal separately from the rubber.
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Cut the hose down into smaller lengths, about one foot for each length. Save them up until you have enough to shred. Rent a shredder from a hardware or home improvement store at a daily or hourly rate.
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Power up the shredder in the manner specific to the machine, gas or electricity. Don safety gear, which includes goggles and ear plugs. Throw each individual length of rubber hose into the chute and allow a few seconds before tossing in subsequent hose lengths.
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Turn the machine off once you've shredded all the hose lengths. If you don't know already, consult online or your local telephone directory for information as to where to take the rubber to be recycled or use the chips as an environmentally friendly mulch around trees, shrubs and bushes to inhibit weed growth.
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Tips & Warnings
In some cases, local recycling centers may be able to shred the rubber free of charge. Contact your local center for details.
References
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