Your Questions About Recycling
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Susan asks…
I’m wanting to recycle some aluminum cans…?
does anyone know what the price of aluminum is today???
Thanks in advance!
ok sorry! I forgot to mention that im in the Topeka Kansas area! 🙂
The Expert answers:
Here in Michigan it’s 10 cents a can, but if you live out of state, unfortunately, it’s illegal to brings cans from one state to another to cash them in. I’m not sure of the price of other states.
Mark asks…
How can I recycle like this?
We recently visited a friend in Michigan, and on a trip to the grocery store with her, we saw this awesome area where people can bring in their cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles and recycle them right there, getting slips from the machines and taking them to cash register.
I live in Canton Ohio and we don’t have those here. Is there anywhere close to me that does? I can transport my recyclables but would rather not have to go all the way to Michigan.
The Expert answers:
Go to www.earth911.org to find a local recycle center, you can usually use the contact information to learn how and if they pay.
Ruth asks…
I have started to recycle cans water botttles and paper where can i take this in chicago to get cash for it ??
The Expert answers:
Michigan! LOL!
(ok, for our non-midwestern readers, the joke is Michigan has a 10/20 cent deposit on most cans and bottles, and they’re the only midwestern state that does. So lots of people finance their vacationing in Michigan with their “Michigan 10 cent deposit” cans/bottles. Don’t crush them though, the machines need em whole.)
Seriously most towns have recycling centers somewhere. They might not give cash though. There’s a place in metro Detroit that gives $50/ton for paper, but only one such place… So you might have to do some looking to find one in the windy city.
Donna asks…
Where are places in michigan that you can work when your 14?
in the ann arbor area and im a girl so it can be something a guy world only like
The Expert answers:
Karen,
I suggest looking on the State of Michigan website below.
I believe a work permit can be obtained from your school (might be administrative offices) There are certain jobs no minor can perform, that might help limit your search.
I suggest trying to find employment in something you’ve an interest in or do for a hobby.
Added: I just ran across this for another question. Someone looking to recycle. This may be a possibility, but would require someone over 18 to assist. You can search for recycling centers on this website
http://www.recyclingcenters.org/Michigan/
Nancy asks…
how much can you get picking up cans?
how much do you get paid for a pound of soda cans at recycling places?
anyone know the rate in texas?
The Expert answers:
5 cents per can or bottle in most states with deposit laws, 10 cents in Michigan, and the amount varies day by day in California. You can get 15 cents per wine bottle in Maine. You aren’t going to make a lot, but you might as well do it if you don’t have anything else to do for money. Go grab yourself a shopping cart and get to work!
Joseph asks…
How much can I make? Cans and coke cans?
am saving up for a horse by making money different ways. How much can I make collecting coke cans and coke bottles? I am having my friends and family collect them for me and I am also collecting them.
Anything else I can collect to make money?
Just so you know I don’t have a Job at the moment I am trying to get a Job but with the econemy its hard so I figured making some little money just to to make some extra money, I have a few other ways by babysitting dog sitting that sorta thing, but I do need more ways thats why I asked i dont apreciate rude comments.
The Expert answers:
In Michigan, you can redeem them for 10 cents each. Other states will give you five cents.
There are recycling facilities that pay for aluminum by the pound. Either way, this is a very inefficient path to buying a horse, let alone feeding and sheltering one.
William asks…
I have a very old Compaq laptop, where can I bring it for recycling?
If someone can pick it up, it’s even better.
The Expert answers:
I work at a Goodwill in Michigan and we take all computers for free and they get recycled by Dell.
David asks…
Is there a recycling place on the southern part of michigan where you can return coke bottles and get the dep?
deposit
The Expert answers:
You can return bottles at any supermarket. IN SE Michigan, you can go to any Kroger, Farmer Jack, Meijer.
Michael asks…
How can i dispose of a mattress?!?!?!?
I wanna know some way i can dispose a queen size mattress!?!?!
The Expert answers:
Here in Michigan we have transfer stations for garbage and recycling and they take mattresses. Check your county out where you live. Regards, Dale
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