How to Get Rid of an Old Mattress
Every realistic way to get rid of a mattress, from delivery take-back and recycling programs to curbside bulk pickup and the dump.
· 5 min read
Disposing of specific items
How to get rid of specific things, from mattresses and shingles to paint and batteries.
How to Get Rid of Old Paint (Latex and Oil-Based)
A practical plan for leftover paint: sort latex from oil-based, use it up or donate it, dry what's left, and find the right drop-off.
· 5 min read
Where to Recycle Batteries, Including Lithium and Car Batteries
How to sort household, rechargeable, lithium and car batteries, why lithium cells are a fire risk, and where each kind usually goes.
· 4 min read
Where to Take Old Roof Shingles
Where tear-off shingles can go, how to keep a load recyclable, and how to estimate the weight and cost of a roofing job's debris.
· 4 min read