Do you live in Calgary and have a laptop computer that is no longer serving you, or is too expensive to fix? If you do, you may be wondering where to recycle it.
1. How to Start Recycling Collection Programs
The site of the blue Rubbermaid recycling bin with the white universal Laptop recycling creates
awareness about recycling among people and also help them in starting recycling in their home, office,
school or community. Although every recycling program needs a unique approach, one thing that is
common to all recycling programs is easily recognized recycle bins. People need to be informed about
the need of recycling and how their efforts can help the environment of our planet. The information in
this article will help you start an effective recycling program at home, in a school or in an office.
Starting with some Home Recycling bins
The importance and need of a recycling program at home arises from the fact that a good portion of
recyclable materials come from home. Home is also the best place to cultivate the habit of recycling in
children and other house mates. To make it easier for everyone to participate in the process, make sure
that the recycling bins are located at the right places. To make it even more effective have multiple
recycle bins for different recyclables like plastic, paper, metal, etc. Using recycling decals to differentiate
the bins is also recommended. Some of the most popular recycling bins for Homes are Curbside Bins
(multi-purpose), rollout carts (make collection easy and convenient), Slim Jim waste receptacles (very
space efficient and help in easy segregation of recyclables: papers, cans, and bottles),and
Desksider/Apartment Recycle bins(a great fit in confined places like under sink, in closet or next to desk
etc.).
Starting a Recycling Collection Program in School
One of the foremost things that needs to be done while starting a Hard drive disposal in a school is to
locate a drop-off centre, recycling service company, and a waste transporter that provides excellent
recycling services. The second important thing is to deploy appropriate recycle bins in various easily
2. accessible areas of the school. Finally, the bins should be marked properly and students should be told
the benefits of segregating the recyclable materials according to their types. Some of the most popular
recycling bins for Schools are Curbside Bins (multi-purpose), CanTainers (recycling containers for
aluminum cans), Stackable containers with or without lids (space efficient), and Desksider/ Apartment
Recycle bins (a great fit in confined places like under sink, in closet or next to desk etc.).
Starting a Recycling Collection Program in an Office
Starting a recycling collection program at office involves proper planning and execution. The program
would involve placing recycling containers at locations which are easily accessible; the employees should
go naturally to the recycling bins rather than to the trash bins. Finally, the progress should be monitored
at regular intervals to check if the waste materials are being deposited in the appropriate bins.
