Dear Tee Cee, It’s spring cleaning time and I’m mentally preparing for all the things I’m going to have to dispose of, like old mattresses, TVs, and books. Are there facilities or events that collect these random items? Thanks! Luis Dear Luis, Spring cleaning is hard enough, so let me simplify the mental prep for […]
I’m trying to get ahead on my taxes and have generated a lot of printed documents that I need to get rid of. I’m a little hesitant to put them in my curbside recycling bin because there’s personal information on them. Should I buy a shredder and then recycle them, or are there other options.
Happy Holidays, Longmont! We hope your celebrations are full of fun, joy, and cheer. To make sure they aren’t full of waste, we want to share with you a guide to sustainably reusing, recycling, and composting your holiday discards. The full Eco-Cycle/City of Longmont Zero Waste Holiday Guide is available at longmontcolorado.gov and at ecocycle.org, […]
Dear Tee Cee, What kind of wrapping paper, if any, is recyclable? Also, should I take all the tape off? Thanks for the tips, Mitch Dear Mitch, Recyclers often frown upon traditional wrapping paper because it contains more clay and ash than actual paper fibers, and it tends to be contaminated with non-paper materials like ribbons, […]