How do you know that your recycling items are actually recycled?
May 18th, 2010
We have recently had to take our recycling rather than it be picked up. The bin we take it to is commingled recyclables- which means that it all goes in together. It made me wonder, is there someone that recycles all of this by dividing out the glass, paper, etc. or does it all just go to the landfill with the regular trash anyway?
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What a great question! In regards to my speciality, laser toner cartridges, I would urge you to read "Exporting Harm: The High-Tech Trashing of Asia" at http://www.ban.org. On their home page, go to the bottom of the page then click on the pdf file to download the report. Want to cry? Then click on Photos for Press. Want to recycle laser toner and ink cartridges responsibly? Then DO NOT send them to the major players, instead take them to a local remanufacturing facility in your region. Need help locating one? Go to http://www.i-itc.org