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Metal (Steel)
Recycle by magnetic collection, shredding, melting and reforming. Recycled into construction materials, cars, and appliances.
Textiles
Recycle by collecting, sorting, shredding, and respinning. Recycled into industrial rags, upholstery stuffing, and new fabrics.
Glass
Recycle by cleaning, crushing, and melting. Recycled into new glass containers, fiberglass insulation, and road aggregate.
Automotive Parts
Recycle tires by shredding and repurposing into rubber mulch, asphalt, and playground surfaces. Recycle parts by disassembly and reprocessing into metal products.
Plastic
Recycle by collecting, sorting by type, washing, flaking, and re-melting. Recycled into plastic containers, clothing fibers, and park benches.
Electronics (E-waste)
Recycle through disassembly, removal of hazardous materials, crushing, and extracting valuable metals. Recycled into electronic components, jewelry, and automotive parts.
Batteries
Recycle by sorting by type, crushing, neutralizing acids, and recovering metals. Recycled into new batteries, stainless steel, and detergents.
Paper
Recycle through pulping, de-inking and reprocessing. Recycled into new paper products, cardboard, and insulation.
Light Bulbs
Recycle fluorescent bulbs by crushing and separating phosphor powder and mercury. Recycled into metal end caps, glass, and new bulbs.
Cooking Oil
Recycle by collecting, filtering, and processing. Recycled into biodiesel, animal feed, and soap.
Metal (Aluminum)
Recycle through collecting, shredding, melting and casting. Recycled into aluminum cans, automotive parts, and bicycles.
Organics (Composting)
Recycle by collecting, decomposing, and maturing. Recycled into nutrient-rich soil and mulch.
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