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With all this cold weather, homeowners are often stuck inside having time to assess all those items they haven’t disposed of. This is the time to think about how to begin to get rid of items. There are thousands of recycling and repurposing programs available both nationally and in our local area.  Since the industry is constantly changing, the best bet is to search online for whatever you wish to recycle or reuse and see current trends. This article offers some suggestions to help you get started! 

Reduce calls from telemarketers                                https://www.donotcall.gov/

Avoid pre-approved credit offers                             https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t

Reduce junk mail and calls by over 70%                  http://privatecitizen.com/

Get OFF mailing lists for unwanted catalogs             http://www.catalogchoice.org/

Opt out of receiving phone books.                           http://www.yellowpagesgoesgreen.org/

Site lists ways to stay organized                               http://mashable.com/2007/10/26/100-ways-to-organize-life/

Site lists ways to consume less                                 http://www.simpleliving.net/

Selling items on consignment or on e-Bay or Craig’s list may be lucrative for high-end items.

Donations

Linens & Pet Products - Pike County Humane Society- 189 Lee Road in Shohola, off of Twin Lakes Road.  Must call first - 570.296.7654

Books - Check with Local Libraries, Public School Libraries, Senior Centers. Also check out www.paperbackswap.com for an opportunity to share used books with other readers for the cost of shipping only.

Children's Toys & Books - Local Daycares, Churches, Consignment Shops: Search "Consignment Shop Pike County, PA

Clothes & Used Items - Phone to arrange for household pickups: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (728-7825) or visit: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org Salvation Army Drop Boxes are located at recycling centers and local supermarkets. Bag and tie donated items prior to placing in boxes.

Eyeglasses - Local Lions Club

Pike PA Help.org - http://www.pikepahelp.org/

Sneakers http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/ Worn out sneaks ground up and repurposed into sporting surface materials

http://www.pplelectric.com/e-power/recycle/home.htm

Electronics – Recycle old electronics At Best Buy®. www.BestBuy.com

Pike County Free Cycle - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PikeCountyPAFreecycle/

Rinse, clean and throw away all tops. Step on and crush plastic bottles and jars. Breakdown corrugated cardboard. For locations: http://www.pikepa.org/recycle.htm

Printer & Toner Cartridges - Check with local public schools - often PTA Organizations collect them as fundraisers.  Also – Local office retail centers such as Office Depot & Staples will also often offer cash back for empty cartridges.

Hauling – Call Chris at Affordable at 570-296-3868 for dumpster delivery and pick-up or, Ron at JR’s Carting – (845) 679-7268 (NY) or (570)296-1795 (PA) – they  will provide full service hauling and they take mixed loads.

Outdated Pharmaceuticals – Be sure you protect children and pets from potentially negative effects DO NOT FLUSH unused medications and DO NOT POUR them down a sink or drain. Pour medication into a sealable plastic bag. If medication is a solid (pill, liquid capsule, etc.), crush it or add water to dissolve it.  Add kitty litter, sawdust, coffee grounds (or any material that mixes with the medication and makes it less appealing for pets and children to eat) to the plastic bag.  Seal the plastic bag and put it in the trash.  Check for Approved State and Local Collection Programs. In certain states, you may be able to take your unused medications to your community pharmacy or other location for disposal.  Consult your pharmacist with any questions.

Help others! Think green! Consider donating and recycling!

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