I live in the Capital Area of Michigan, and need to find somewhere to recycle a large variety as well as quantity of items and materials.

Here are some items & materials which I have to recycle. Please keep in mind that this does not cover every item or material, and some items and materials I am currently able to recycle.

Used motor oil, oil containers, used anti-freeze, anti-freeze containers, metal paint cans, oil based paint, latex paint, spray paint – some have paint and others don’t, cell phones, dead batteries from UPS (Uninterpretable Power Supply) units, CD and DVD drives, paper, magazines, news papers, various plastics some with and without recycle category number, speakers, magnets, computers, LCD monitors, CRT TVs, CRT monitors, rear projection TVs, printers, toners, inkjet cartridges, washers, dryers, refrigerators with compressor full (it’s bad for the Ozone to just cut the lines, so don’t suggest that), card board boxes (both layered and flat), fans, various car parts, steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, electric wire (strained and solid), coax (the cable line used for TVs).

There is much more that could be listed, however, I feel that this is more than sufficient for giving you a general idea. I’m not a “tree hugger” as many people label others that care about the environment. I just figure why trash it, I have to live here. While others may hate to recycle or won’t; I offer to do it for them, hence how I get so much stuff. If it’s any good I will try to sell it or donate it. Profit usually goes toward my truck for repair and fuel as there is little to no profit to be made.

If you know of any companies in the area, or any websites listing information please let me know. Any and all viable information is much appreciated. Several of these items I am already able to recycle. The items and materials listed above are just an example of what I have to recycle. I’m currently able to recycle most metals easily. It’s the other items that are a little harder to move. Once again, thank you for your time and input.

J
Well, I have, what I believe is apprx, 10 Gal. of motor oil in sealed containers. I’m not a business. I merely scrap stuff, and keep others from sending it to a land fill or dumping it in the woods. As far as newspaper, I haven’t ever heard of being paid to recycle it. Most containers are empty or close to it. If a container has more than a few drops, I’ll empty it into a larger container. Aware of MSDS. Businesses which are supposed to take back oil when you buy oil often don’t, hence my current amount. Disposal, rarely will anyone find out what others do. I seen a neighbor dump stuff out back before. Makes me wonder where they think it goes. I didn’t man any offense by saying “tree huger” either, if I have offended anyone I do apologize. I appreciate all help. While doing my part, I don’t feel like paying to do what’s right. They can either take it as-is, or I can just put it all in a ton of small bottles and make a trip once a week. Seems that you would be awarded for doing right…

I have a few old flat irons, some curlers, cell phones, and a stereo system. All of these don’t work anymore and I don’t wanna just throw them out so do any of you know a place (or places) that I could possibly send these to so they can be recycled? Please and thank you.

What toxins are found in electronics?

a.Cell phones
b.Cell phone batteries
c.Computer monitors
d.Computers
e.Televisions
f.Mouse
g.Cameras
h.Printers
i.Gaming counsels
j.Ipods/pda’s
k.Copy machines

So far, I’ve found WestPaw Design (pet beds, clothes, and toys), the SurfRider Foundation (Project Blue Surf Packs, i.e. wet suits), and Motorola (their new cell phone). Any other suggestions?

We have already planted trees around the school district and have various recycling programs around the district for ink cartridges and cell phones. Ideas for future projects and/or fundraisers would be greatly appreciated! We need all the help we can get.
Thanks.

need them for extra credit to be later recycled. need as many as i can get

Hey so over the years we have accumulated a lot of crap like old dish tv stuff now we have direct tv and like boxes full of old crap and to help you get the picture broken tvs printers computer stuff power cords cell phone chargers vcrs and a lot of old video tapes now i’m trying to go green so i want to recycle this stuff more now than ever so give me the right info i need to recycle this stuff

When you have a lithium ion battery (computer/cell phone), is it possible for the lithium in the battery to be reused to make another battery (assuming it was recycled properly).
I understand the concept of recycling. My question is specific to the usability of the lithium in a dead battery and if it can be reused to make another battery.

I have 4 bins for Recycling
I dont know what to use each one for

im thinking
paper
plastic
alluminum
and all things that are hard to recycle
like old cell phones, bateries, arisol cans

I need sugestions
i know its paper plastic glass and metal
but i never have glass and metal in my room!
im asking what i can use besides glass and metal

does anyone know any good places to recycle computers for little to no money? are there any charities like cell phones for soldiers that recycle computers instead?

what is possibly the name of the organization which does those things. if you give me clues and appropriate keywords i can type them + the name of my city and will find hopefuly someone who can take appropriate care of that junk

I have some…er… “appliances” I’d like to get rid of, but they have to be recycled the same way as cell phone batteries. How do I secretly recycle them? They have the anti-trash can symbol on them. Can you do it through the internet?