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The term scrap metal may bring to mind piles of metal in a salvage yard and while that image might be accurate, the piles of metal have a purpose. Often materials considered scrap are taken to large salvage yards for processing. Where they go from there is determined by the market needs and what the material is or can be used for. What Can Be Recycled? When it comes to scrap metals, there are very few things that can't be recycled in one way or another.

Remodeling used to mean that a roll off dumpster was dropped in your driveway, the project area was gutted, and everything went on its merry way to the landfill. These days, however, homeowners are much more conscious of what they can try to reuse, recycle, or even upcycle in their remodeling project.  1. Kitchen Cabinets: In many remodeling projects, kitchen cabinets are still in good, working condition. They are just no longer stylish.

Throwing a block party affords the perfect opportunity to get to know the neighbors that you typically only see in passing, and to strengthen your bond with neighbors you are already friends with. After filling out the necessary applications you'll need for your block party, there are the decorations, the food, and the entertainment to worry about. You will also need to consider cleanup after everyone goes home from the party.

As the holiday season approaches, it's important for children to learn the value of giving along with other holiday traditions. Along with purchasing presents for other family members, children should see how fortunate they are to celebrate holidays with family and friends. By communicating and reaching out to local programs, children have the ability to put a little effort in and help make the holidays meaningful for less-privileged children. Your children can use the following four methods to help give to other children during the holiday season.

Recycling scrap metal is one of the best ways to make some extra money on the side while helping the environment. If you have never recycled scrap metal before, you may be unfamiliar with the best items to recycle for scrap, how to prepare scrap metal before recycling, and the process of unloading scrap metal. Here are three tips that can help you whether you are making a one-time trip to a scrap yard or looking to become a regular scrap metal recycler.

As a business owner, you're always looking for ways to appeal to your client base. You may think that consumers only care about cost, but 87% of customers report that they are concerned about the environmental effects of the goods and services they choose. One of the of the way you can integrate a green initiative is by cutting back on how much waste your company produces when manufacturing goods or marketing services.

We all have one of "those" neighbors. You know the ones. Their neat, nearly empty garbage cans and recycling bins make your overflowing ones look ridiculous when placed curbside on garbage collection day. If you have ever wondered what type of waste management magic goes on in these homes, the following tips are just what you need to trim down your curbside image and help you earn the honor of becoming one of "