Your Questions About Recycling
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Nancy asks…
This question is about recycling cans, bottles, etc.?
Can anyone tell me how much money do u get for cans, bottles, etc.? I want to know because I’m saving enough money to buy a present.
The Expert answers:
Depends on the state. Maine is 10 cents a can i believe but other states should be 5 cents. I’m not sure which states give money for cans though.
Linda asks…
why do recycling plants pass cans under a powerful magnet?
I actually have no idea, please help me! I have to write an essay on magnetism.
The Expert answers:
Cans are aluminum. They’re not affected by magnets… By passing them under a powerful magnet, unwanted metals will be removed from the heap.
Carol asks…
How much money if any do you get for recycling aluminum cans in Tennessee?
The Expert answers:
Go to ga. And get 41cents a pd.
George asks…
What happens if you put dirty cans in the recycling bin?
I’ve just spent 5 minutes washing clean a fray bentos steak pie tin and I find it reeeeeeally hard to believe that most other people go to such lengths to make sure all their tins and bottles are squeaky clean for the bin! So what actually happens if dirty tins go in? Does it make the whole binload unrecyclable?
The Expert answers:
I don’t think dirty recycling will affect the recycling process. I clean everything because I can’t stand to see and smell all those dirty items in the recycling box. My neighbour however does not clean her items for recycling. There are always foxes and cats sniffing around her recycled items. Let hope that rats are not the next animals to show an interest. My advice is carry on cleaning your recycled items or rats will be your next problem.
Richard asks…
How much money is it for recycling aluminum cans?
Like how much per pound or per can or whatever.
And this is in Houston,Tx
The Expert answers:
Spot market price for small amounts is $0.29 per pound for Used Beverage Cans (UBC). Loose whole or flattened aluminum beverage cans, free from excessive dirt, liquid or other foreign materials at Tuesday June 12, 2007 – 11:06 PM. (There are about 33 can per pound. So, you should get about $0.009 per can.)
Ruth asks…
Quad Cities Iowa recycling crushed cans for money, Where should i go?
someone said that the cans have to be able to stand by themselves in iowa to be able to exchange them for money, is this true? And where should i go?
The Expert answers:
I think there are factory for them
just try to ask your neighboring town.
Sandy asks…
Can you help me understand recycling cans?
Me and a few friends are collecting cans to exchange them for money. There are a few things that I have a question about…
Can we crush the cans to fit more in a bag?
About how much money can we make off of a certain about of cans?
Where can we turn the cans in?
The Expert answers:
Yes it is encourage to crush the cans prior to recycling, this allows lower shipping for the dealer.
Market price for aluminum changes daily but currently the price is about 45 to 50 cents per pound depending on the dealer.
Look in your yellow pages or google for “aluminum recycling + Zip code to get a local listing of dealers in your area
Good luck!
Daniel asks…
im trying to recycle some cans help please?
ok i got soe cans and i wont to put them in the recycle machine that u get money out of but is there a way i can get more money when i put the cans in it in one of thos recycle bin
The Expert answers:
The recycle machine you’re speaking of is probably an aluminum recycling machine. These accept only aluminum (soda, beer, etc.) cans, NOT tin or steel cans like those that held soup, vegetables, etc.
When you put the aluminum cans in, the machine will shred and weigh them. You will be paid according to the weight of the cans.
There is no way to make the machine give you more money than you’re entitled to. Putting in dirt clods, rocks, etc. To make the cans heavier will simply make the machine stop working. (Not that you’d do this, but…!)
Betty asks…
itam that can be recycled or reused?
name 5 thing which are disposed from houses and how can they be recycled or reused.
The Expert answers:
You can recycle paper, glass, metals, light bulbs, batteries etc. But before you start recycling I’d say start to reduce and reuse. Reducing and reusing are the best ways to conserve natural resources and protect the environment. It helps to eliminate wastage of resources. It would also reduce our contribution to the landfills in the country. Also, some resources, like water, are extremely expensive to recycle. So, fresh water needs to be protected at source. That’s when ‘reducing and reusing’ can make a big difference. Here are some ways to reduce water consumption at home – http://www.bewaterwise.com/tips01.html . Hope this helps!
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