Welcome to the season of holiday joy, packaging materials and dead batteries!
If youâve ever wondered where to recycle these items, wonder no more.
RecycleChicken.comis a site, searchable by zip code, that will tell you where you can take anything and everything for recycling and reuse in your area.
Letâs search for how to reduce our waste this holiday season. RecycleChicken has recycling/reuse locations for the following holiday items:
- Christmas lights: You can recycle those burnt out incandescent lights. LEDs are all the rage these days.
- Scotch tape dispensers: Yes, tape dispensers!
- Snack chip bags: Recycle your Frito Lay brand snack chip bags after the holiday bowl games.
- Styrofoam: Even the molded stuff! Visit the site to find Bay Area Recycling for Charities and Kalkaska County recycling program.
- Packing materials: Weâre talking foam chips, bubble wrap, etc!
- Christmas trees: Find listings for local collection programs. Often times the resulting chips are used on area recreation trails.
- Household batteries: Donât throw them away. Find recycling locations close by.
- Small appliances: Did you get a new blender for Christmas? You can find a location to take the old one whether dead or alive.
- Cardboard: You know how this stacks up in the garage.
- Sports equipment: Miss the swaps? Take skiing, snowshoeing, skating, hockey equipment to a reuse location.
- Electronics & video games: âTis the season to upgrade your electronic gear and try out the latest technology. Take your old techy toys to a local drop-off location.
Also, please remember your waste hauler when tipping or gifting this holiday season. Did you know that every year, waste handling is ranked among the Top 10 dirtiest and most dangerous jobs? We owe a bit of gratitude for these guys. Weâd be in a real pile without them.
Happy Holidays from RecycleChicken!
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How much FUN is this moustache pillow from Loop Loft ?
No wax required
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Indosole is making really cool flip flops out of salvaged motorcycle tires. These are great shoes and they’re even cooler because you can still see the pattern of the tire treads on the bottom of the shoes.
IndoSole says that their sandals are made by people, not machines. They use materials which have been salvaged and re-born. Their goal is to save old motorbike tires and other trash from Indonesian landfills.
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This clock was made from an old recycled aluminum bike wheel. The wheel mounts directly to the wall through the hub using a hollow wall anchor and gives the illusion that it is floating off the wall. The clock movement is a high torque German quartz movement and is attached to a set of rear cassette gears to conceal the movement. The movement is attached to the wheel by hanging it off of the hub and is very easy to attach and runs on 1 AA battery, included. The wheel measures 22 3/4 inches in diameter. This clock is made from an actual recycled bike wheel and will show signs of past use, scratches, dings, etc. It will make a great conversation piece on your wall or a special gift for that bike nut you know who is so hard to shop for. You can Create your own clock with an old bike wheel some brackets to hang it and a clock kit. Or you can purchase one from Etsy if you’re not feeling too crafty.
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Top Drawer Exchange in Traverse City is the place for young adults to find cool gently-used clothing from top name brands including:
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Hollister Co.
- Gap
- Aeropostale
- Many More!
Find everything from jeans and skirts, to tops and shoes, as well as cool accessories, all at a great price.
But that’s not all. At Top Drawer Exchange they will buy your “just like new” clothes! We are looking for name brands and junior styles.
Tips For Turning Your Clothes Into Cash:
- Make sure your clothes are freshly laundered, smoke-free and wrinkle-free.
- Check for stains, tears and missing buttons
- Keep clothes on hangers when possible
Top Drawer Exchange is open: Mon-Sat 11 am – 7 pm & Sunday 12 – 4 pm
Top Drawer Clothier also buys and sells Women’s and Men’s styles in-season at for a fraction of what you would pay in a retail store.
All items must be:
- Of current style
- Seasonal styles only
- Freshly laundered
- On hangers if possible
Up to 10 Items per day. Call ahead for more details at (231) 929-3121.
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, & Sunday 12 – 4 pm
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This is a vintage suitcase that has the original light yellow lining inside of it, and has been upcycled!
The exterior is all original, except it has two bright red knobs added to the front, as well as four light yellow legs to allow it to stand. This bed is great because it has hinges in place that allow the top of the suitcase to stay attached to the bottom, and the hinges snap into place to keep the top in place so it won’t fall down on your furry friend.
The top of the suitcase on the interior has a long yellow pocket, which is perfect for storing your pet’s favorite toys!
The pillow case is included, and it has been sewn to fit a standard pillow. Put in one of your pillows and your pet will LOVE it because it smells like you! Or throw in some blankets or old clothes.
This pet bed is perfect for small to medium sized dogs. It closes over the pillow to become portable, just pick it up by the handle and go!
You could create your own, or purchase a ready to sleep bed at Etsy.
To add your business or location to RecycleChickenâs recycling/reuse directory, use this easy âGet Listedâ form.
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Benzie County’s new super store features rows and rows or appliances, furniture, building materials, as well as lighting and plumbing materials. Along with the vast selection, this store has the lowest prices around. I know what you’re thinking, did Benzie get a new WalMart? Not even close. Benzie County is now a proud owner of a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Traverse City Record Eagle reports that The store is located at 13998 Honor Highway and they are open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All items for sale have been donated to Habitat for Humanity so they may be a little used but every item is still in very good working order and have many years left in them. The best part about this store though is that sale proceeds from donated items go toward Habitat projects in Benzie County. RecycleChicken loves Habitat ReStores, they take your used stuff off your hands, save you money, and help your local community.
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The Mode All-in-One Recycling Center is your solution to cluttered bins around your kitchen or garage. It is about the same size as a trash can, looks sleek and stylish, and holds up to 17 gallons of recyclable material. RecycleChicken loves this product because it makes it easy for the whole family to recycle and stay organized while doing so. It takes up very little space but has a large enough capacity that you can empty it once a week. With two separate compartments for bottles and cans along with a drawer for paper, keeping your recycling organized has never been easier. The Recycling Center can be purchased at select Williams-Sonoma, Bloomingdales, and Bed, Bath and Beyond as well as Amazon and Mode Products; according to GreenPress.com.
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