Recycle! Thursday's Eco Tip

After you've reduced buying and reused everything you can, it's time to recycle.  Some things are easy.  Here, we have curbside pick-up of paper, cans, and glass.  Other things, however can be a lot more difficult.  Electronics, clothing, and household goods can be a lot more difficult to get rid of.  Here are some resources to help!

• Gazelle:  Gazelle will take your used electronic devices off of your hands and pay for them!  They even send you a box with a free shipping label to make it super-easy for you.  All you have to do is enter the brand, model, and condition of the item you're looking to get rid of and they'll make you an offer.  They also have a great list of local recyclers for anything that they won't take.   
• Craigslist:   I use Craigslist all of the time to get rid of things that we no longer want.  Simply post it in the Free section and wait to hear back.  If you're uncomfortable with having someone meet you at your house, you can always meet at a public area nearby.  This is a great way to get rid of bushes, trees, and other plants you no longer want as well!  
• Thredup:  Have children's clothes or toys that are still in good shape but your child has outgrown?  For $5 plus shipping you can trade your box of clothes for someone else's.  Boxes are rated by users to keep people honest, and you can often find great introductory offers for this company online.  
• Donate it:  Most areas have tons of thrift stores, and many of them will even pick your things up if you have a lot!  Vietnam Veterans of America is one group, but there are many others as well!
• Freecycle:  Similar to Craigslist, list anything you want to give away here and wait to be contacted.  They also send out daily e-mails if you want to sign up for them.  

How do you like to recycle?