Your Questions About Recycling
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Chris asks…
What are the recycle prices for cans bottles etc.?
well i know its 5 cents a can but how much is it a bottle and how much for 1L and 2L
and approximatly how many cans fit into a garbage bag?
when returning cans and bottles is there certain rules like lids off, labels off, etc?
also does it matter if your cans are already crushed?
what if there is no label will they still accept it?
P.s I live in canada BC lol
The Expert answers:
I’m not sure which state you live in, but in Michigan it’s 10 cents for any can, glass, or bottle. You MUST leave the label on because the label has a barcode that let’s the machine know you bought it from that store or same franchise. It doesn’t matter if the caps are on or off just make sure the barcode is readable. I’m not exactly sure how many cans fit in a garbage bag, but quite a few lol. Just use another garbage bag for the ones you have left 🙂
Susan asks…
Where would be the highest price paid for aluminum cans for recycling?
The Expert answers:
Michigan, they are 10 cents apiece.
Mandy asks…
What is a good price to get for recycled cans, plastic, and glass bottles?
I live in lower Alabama collected a bunch of stuff to recycle. I would like to get the highest return for recycling them. If anyone knows a good place in lower Al, or upper Fl that would be great. Also what is the average price nationally for this? Thanks, any sites could help also!
The Expert answers:
I live in South Dakota and get around 65 cents per pound for aluminum.
Robert asks…
who pays the highest price for recycling?
I recycle alluminum cans and plastic bottles.
I’m always looking for the best value.
Do you happen to know of a location that will give me the most money for my recyclables?
P.S. I am neither a transient nor a homeless person
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213-380-6343
or dylstar007@gmail.com
The Expert answers:
Contact the recyclers in your area. Each pays what they think is the current market price, so it varies daily.
Here are some I found.
Lisa asks…
Who pays the highest price for recycled aluminum cans in San Diego?
everyone could use a little extra cash
The Expert answers:
I’m not in Caifornia but it’s about 40 cents per pound here.
Joseph asks…
aluminum can recycling prices in new york?
my friends claims each can is worth 5 cent. i say no way.
The Expert answers:
If your state has a redemption value, basically you pay a deposit to encourage recycling. So, you are getting your money back. That is how the state pays for the recycling program. You can go to www.earth911.com to find local recycle centers.
Nancy asks…
how can i find out the current Aluminum can recycling prices?
The Expert answers:
Bad news and bad news they dont but aluminium cans if you are in smaller towns know days they get them for free and then sell them outwards
Ken asks…
Current aluminum recycling prices in San Antonio, TX?
What are the current exchange rates for aluminum cans in/around San Antonio, TX.?
The Expert answers:
It depends – I assume you mean crushed and baled aluminium drinks cans, which are currently worth about GBÂŁ900 per tonne (I’ll let you do your own GBP – USD conversion).
Clean, top quality aluminium ingots, however, are worth twice that, and aluminium scraps and turnings just half.
Carol asks…
Do you think recycling helps the environment?
Some say that recycling is not worth the money spent for.
for example paper is cheaper to make it new that recycle it, it also releases toxic chemicals to the environment.
but there are some advantages from recycling, cans are reasonable in price to recycle and are also non toxic.
what do you think?
The Expert answers:
Although I’m not a professional, I have asked questions like that for years and have found that many so called eco friendly activities are in fact a double edged sword. Such as you said, recycling paper, not worth it. I’ve heard many-a times about printer ink being cheaper to buy with a new printer then the cartridge itself.
I believe its up to us to learn about how these acts affect our environment and to incorporate those that we are certain are positive into our lifestyles.
A bit off topic, but still important to the cause behind your question I find, read a book called “Cradle 2 Cradle” It insists that recycling is a bandaid on a gaping wound, too little too late. The author believes that rather having companies making products that are “less bad” for the environment, that they should create them “good” for the environment to begin with! With that in mind, a large part of my lifestyle has involved just using “less” Drinking tap water, using less bottles. Biking more, driving less.
A final note here. Should we find the recycling acts that are proven beneficial, you have to remember, strength in numbers. If you pick up a bottle off the ground, yay. Good act, but does it really do anything? But if EVERYONE thought that, well, bottle a day X how many people in an area = Bigger effect then you think. And if not a bottle, then garbage. If not picking up neither, then volunteering. Strength in numbers my friend.
Lengthy answer, but hopefully insightful and helpful nonetheless
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