Your Questions About Recycling
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George asks…
Is there a place in NYC or upstate NY where I can get cash for recycling newspapers, or anything else?
The Expert answers:
In Ny you can recycle aluminum cans for cash 5cents for soda/beer cans ect. As for newspaper plastic ect no they dont pay for them
Mark asks…
Is there a way that businesses can get cash for recycling?
Im writing a letter to some local coffee and tea shops, urging them to start putting out recycling bins so that customers can recycle the plastic and paper cups after they’re done with their drink. I want to know if theres a cash incentive for the businesses to put out those bins without making them physically have to put cans into recycling machines. Is there a company/business that pays for recyclables by pound?
Do you have any other ideas to help make local businesses *reasonably* “greener”?
**I say reasonably because I just want to start the snowball of recycling within our local businesses, so ideas where the businesses would benefit financially too would be great!
Thank you :]
The Expert answers:
Some things can be recycled for cash.some plastics but probably not food contaminated paper.and to make money things of that nature go by the % of a ton(1/4 – 1/2 – 3/4 t.)usually through a scrap yard.look in your yellow pages and maybe try to find or start a collection company.in this day and age recycling is a good advertising gimmick so there is built in incentive. You just need to point it out to the public.maybe it just takes a sticker for the window and a bin for ppl to get “green” patronage.keep up the good work i wish you luck!
Daniel asks…
CASH FOR RECYCLING STATES?
I live in Pa and i believe its one of the states that doesn’t pay ppl for cans that are recycled. What states are on that “list” or group? I have an abundance of cans near my house and the place where i live will actually charge me to recycle them so I figure why not help the environment, have a road trip and return cans for cash.
Thank you
The Expert answers:
I just moved from Maine to PA and sympathize as I recycle everything. Maine has a bottle redemption law (that’s what they are called), 5 cents for each bottle. The way the law operates is you buy the bottle or can in Maine stores and pay the 5 cent deposit, then you get the money back when you redeem the bottle or can at a redemption center. If you have bottles purchased in PA that don’t have the deposit fee on the can, they won’t redeem it as by law it’s illegal to redeem anything purchased out-of-state; there’s a nasty fine if they catch you.
David asks…
Recycling bottles, cans, etc. question?
Ok so I’m new to recycling. My family does it all the time but I never got in to it, now I’m looking for some cash with recycling.
Say I’ve got 60 of each:
60 cans is worth=
60 glass bottles is worth=
60 plasic bottles is worth=
How much can I get for each of these choices if I have 60? I’m sure it’s about under $2 or less xD but I just wanna be sure 🙂
Thanks!!
The Expert answers:
In California a 30 gal trash bag full of crushed cans is worth $12-14. Glass is heavy and dangerous. Plastic doesn’t crush and takes more trash bags than the value of the bottles. Stick with the cans til they make it worth the trouble.
I tried glass bottles twice, they’re not worth half the cans are.
Sandra asks…
Do recycling centers pay for paper? and …?
Do recycling centers pay for paper and if so, how much? What else can we recycle for cash besides cans and bottles? How do we find out where to go if there is other places for recycling items for cash.
The Expert answers:
There are many recycling centers that pay cash for paper. In order to find one in your area, I would suggest that you ask your city librarian. Or, talk to somebody in your city’s chamber of commerce. One or the other should be able to help you.
Laura asks…
what can i recycle for cash and where??
like pop cans where can i go for this In Elmhurst 60126
and what other items can i recycle for cash??
The Expert answers:
Cardboard is another option and plastic bottles can be turned in for cash as well.
Charles asks…
Is there anywhere in Pittsburgh or Washington, D.C. where I can receive cash for recycling various products?
The Expert answers:
Go to www.earth911.com to find a local recycle center for any item.
James asks…
Recycle for cash in Waldorf?
I’ve recently heard of recycling for cash. I always recycle & knowing i can get money from it makes it even better, but i don’t know where around here i can drop off recyclables for money. I live in Waldorf, MD and can’t seem to find anything online about it. Help? Thanks!
The Expert answers:
It’s a new program….
Linda asks…
does anyone know where you can go in RI to take recycling cans and bottles for cash?
I was in New Haven CT recently and outside of a walmar there they had two large machines, one for plastic bottles and one for canspeople where puting these items in and where getting five cents a plastic bottle and ten cents a can. It seems to be a great idea for that State I was wondering if there was one in Rhode Island
The Expert answers:
I agree that the immediate gratification of the ones that dispense nickles and dimes are fun. But recycling any way you can do it is great.
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