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All About Metal Recycling

All About Metal Recycling

Metal recycling is important for many reasons. First, metal recycling conserves resources. Recycling one ton of aluminum could save the equivalent of 21 barrels of oil. Second, metal recycling reduces pollution. For every one ton of aluminum that is recycled, we save...

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What to Do with Summer Reno Recyclables?

What to Do with Summer Reno Recyclables?

With long days and plenty of sunshine, summer is the perfect time to tackle home renovations. Whether you’re upgrading a cottage on Kelowna’s beautiful Lake Okanagan or doing minor renos to your Kelowna South bungalow, summer house renovations create a lot of waste....

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Why Drop Off My Recycling?

Why Drop Off My Recycling?

There are many environmental and economic benefits of using your local drop-off recycling centres. Whether you’re digging into your summer cleaning or getting ready for a big move, drop-off recycling is an ideal choice to keep recyclable materials from ending up in...

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Should I Recycle Brass?

Should I Recycle Brass?

Brass is an alloy composed mainly of copper and is an ideal candidate for recycling because it doesn’t lose its physical or chemical characteristics during the recycling process. Brass is used widely in industrial applications, from pipes, joinery, and machinery...

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Should You Recycle Old Batteries?

Should You Recycle Old Batteries?

Batteries are one of the most commonly used items in homes and businesses. From remote controls, smoke alarms, watches, and toys to commercial flashlights and vehicle batteries, batteries are an extremely useful power supply. Just like paper, glass, plastic, and...

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