Old Bricks
Old brickwork can be salvaged and sold to some construction companies and private parties. Brick is a renewable resource since it retains its strength and longevity. Bricks are excellent insulators, and when laid correctly, will last for years if not generations. Stylized brickwork that comes in different shapes, sizes and colors are particularly attractive to homeowners and businesses that wish to renovate or add some exotic touches to their foundations or building structures. All you need to do is place adds on the most popular Internet sales sites.
General Electronics
Recycling old analog electrical components and devices has become quite popular since the transition of digital technology. There are many outlets that buy old rechargeable batteries, old televisions, cellphones and ink cartridges. These devices have re-buildable parts or systems that can be re-serviced.
VHS Tapes
Old VHS tapes, no longer popular today, still have some merit in the crafts industry. They can be fashioned into decorative pieces or donated to charities, local shelters and thrift stores. They can be turned into insulation, yarn and crafty serving dishes. Several online websites purchase or take old VHS tapes in small or bulk quantities, while some vendors are interested in recycling the plastic cases.
Tires
Hardly anyone thinks of reclaiming their old tires for the purpose of recycling. Yet they have value as the rubber can be modified and used for rubber lumber, roof pads, sports mats, fuel, civil engineering projects and asphalt. Many states now have laws that permit collection fees to be paid for old tires so the can be used for scrap tire management programs. Passenger car tires can fetch fifty cents to two dollars apiece, while truck tires will reap more.
Aluminum Siding
Old aluminum house siding material has great value when recycled. The non-insulated variety, common in the 1960s and early 1970s, and the insulated type made today, both have value as scrap metal even if they have been treated or painted. Recycling centers prize aluminum and will typically pay in the neighborhood of 40 to 60 cents a pound, depending upon your state, county or city location. A small all-aluminum structure or bungalow can net hundreds of dollars and need only be dismantled and transported by truck to a facility.
Used Books
Used books need not be thrown out. Trade size, mass market paperback and hardback books can be sold to used book stores for nice profits. The newer, popular hardbacks can fetch as much as two dollars and more apiece, while the paper cover books can routinely command 50 cents to a dollar or more each. Recent best sellers are a sure sale. Used books can also be donated to schools, thrift stores and hospitals. Some large online merchandise vendors sell collectible, rare or old books.
I have loads of VHs tapes that are collecting dust im thinking about contacting on of those companies
ReplyDeleteWow!! I have a ton of VHS tapes and so does my dad, I did not know that there are companies that would take them off our hands! Thank You!
ReplyDeleteHappy to have found a new site to read. Thanks!
ReplyDeletewow i never knew you could recycle vhs tapes! i have a ton of them!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about recycling old bricks, smart suggestion.
ReplyDeleteI have VHS tapes but I'm not ready to recycle them yet because I still use them.
ReplyDeleteI had never thought about bricks as being recyclable, except that I am more than willing to take them off of other people's hands for gardening projects. I am surprised by the VHS tapes, while ancient {as my kids call them} we also still use ours in our still functioning-very heavy VCR. They have outlast the "indestructible" DVD's by far! We are lucky enough to live near the county Environmental Center, where we can drop off stuff like that and also pick up stuff that people no longer wanted. I enjoy going there for all the paint, stains, and cleaning supplies-all for no cost.
ReplyDeleteI had never thought about bricks as being recyclable, except that I am more than willing to take them off of other people's hands for gardening projects. I am surprised by the VHS tapes, while ancient {as my kids call them} we also still use ours in our still functioning-very heavy VCR. They have outlast the "indestructible" DVD's by far! We are lucky enough to live near the county Environmental Center, where we can drop off stuff like that and also pick up stuff that people no longer wanted. I enjoy going there for all the paint, stains, and cleaning supplies-all for no cost.
ReplyDeleteThis is such very helpful and useful to know. I love seeing old tires recycled into things like swing sets and there's a lot of things out there that are made from old tires.
ReplyDeleteI never knew you could recycle VHS tapes - I'll have to keep that in mind when I'm ready to get rid of all my old ones! :)
ReplyDeleteI never knew you could recycle some of these things...like vhs tapes. I think part of the problem with getting people to recycle is that a majority of people do not know where to recycle items. For example, old batteries (non-rechargeable). I have asked multiple people what to do with them and they tell me to just throw them out. Plus, some of the places where you have to take specialty items are far away. I live in a very rural area where the closest place to recycle specialty items is close to 30 minutes away. Everything we know that we can recycle, we do. But I bet there is more that I am throwing away that I could recycle!
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I also recycle my used toothbrushes - I send them to Preserve.
ReplyDeleteI never knew you could recycle tires - I try to recycle as much as I can and make sure to leave a very small imprint.
ReplyDeleteI have been donating my used books but I think I I'll take a box in to a used book store and see what they will give me for them. Thanks for the recycling post.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about some of those things so cool
ReplyDeleteExcellent ideas! I have lots of old books and VHS tapes!
ReplyDeleteI never even thought about most of these as being able to be recycled. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to keep these in mind when I have any of such items, to recycle them. I love reclaimed brick - houses made of it are so pretty, whether the exterior or the interior fireplaces. Never thought about tires, etc!!!! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI recycle every month or so: The local charities have my number on speed dial. You can recycle so much to them.
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this is a great subject, i try to do my part in recycling what ever i am not using, if my family don't take it ,i usually send off to good will, boys n girls club or other organizations that are around my area,,, Great post and thanks for share
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tips on recycling. When I declutter, I generally have a few bags or boxes that I donate to Purple Heart Veterans. I have a lot of books that I am ready to take to a used bookstore and what they won't take will be boxed up for the Veterans.
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