[Noisebridge-discuss] recyclebridge

[Mark Ellis]

I suggested this a while ago and unless you can figure something out it was found the logistics of getting the redeemable stuff to a center was more trouble than it was worth. Also there was some mention of some sorta Mexican recycling gang...

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On Dec 16, 2010, at 12:10 AM, Patrick Keys <citizenkeys at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is there a reason noisebridge doesn't recycle other than not having 
> containers to properly divide recyclables (aluminum cans, 
> paper/cardboard, composting, etc.)?
> 
> If the only reason we're not recycling is the lack of containers, I will 
> gladly pay for a few big 30-gallon trash bins so that people can throw 
> away their recyclables in the proper container.
> 
> Glass bottles can (and are) re-used instead of thrown out. 
> Paper/cardboard has no cash value (about one dollar per ton).
> Natural stuff can be turned into nitrogen-rich plant food with a little 
> effort.
> Aluminum cans, however, could probably pay for at least part of our 
> drinks if we recycled them. We just need to know when/where/how to trade 
> cans for cash.
> 
> If anybody knows when/where/how to trade our alumninum cans for cash, 
> please say something.
> 
> 
> Patrick
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