Did you know that if you recycle a ton of cardboard, you will save nine cubic yards of landfill space, according to WM? If more people did this, then there could be a big reduction in landfill size! You could get a nice head start if you start recycling after moving into your new place. Why is that? There are a variety of reasons for this, so let’s review them.
You’re Going to Be Using a Lot of Cardboard Boxes
What do you accumulate the most of when you move from one place to another? Cardboard boxes. You put nearly everything you have into them since they make for easy stacking.
Who will love these boxes? Well, aside from cats who like using them as a jungle gym of sorts, when you have the boxes stacked up, recycling places will be more than glad to get an influx of broken-down boxes. You can have an easy move and also help the environment. That’s a win-win situation!
You Can Recycle Other Moving Equipment
Cardboard boxes are not the only things that are good for recycling. Other items include newspaper, packing paper, paper plates, napkins, biodegradable packing peanuts, and sometimes even bubble wrap. All of these things can be recycled and reused.
What Should You Keep?
If you have any custom-made boxes made for any particular piece of equipment that you can see yourself bringing with you on another move, keep those. You don’t want to have to spend money again on another custom-made box if you don’t have to.
What Should You Toss?
If your boxes get wet during the move, you need to toss them since they can cause problems with recycling machines. That will prevent any expensive repairs for those doing the recycling work.
Recycling is a mindset. Once you know exactly what gets recycled, then it becomes easy to separate everything and put the items in the right bins. If you’re moving soon or are currently unpacking, consider how you can help the environment. Recycle your cardboard boxes and call local recycling centers to learn what other packing materials they can reuse and recycle. Do your part by contacting Arrow Waste Inc. for more information today!
