A large portion of the homeowners turn over to junk removal companies for junk recycling or reusing—at least 60 percent or higher, according to some companies’ estimates.
Recovering that junk rather than sending it to the landfill is good for the environment, junk recycling has many benefits that have been shown by government agencies, private organizations, and research institutions.
Benefits of recycling
- Lessens the amount of junk sent to landfills and incinerators
- Preserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals
- Enhances economic security
- Prevents pollution by decreasing the necessity to collect new raw materials
- Saves energy
- Supports American manufacturing and conserves valuable resources
The nature of the benefit depends on the material being recycled. The following list includes some of the most common recyclable materials handed over to junk removal companies.
Aluminum, Plastic, Wood, and Glass
Aluminum is the second most used metal after steel, so recycling it saves many trips to the landfill. The recycling process is extremely efficient too,
Recycling plastic also conserves energy and reduces petrochemical pollution, while recycling wood products like paper is efficient and conserve timber resources.
Old Textiles: They Won’t All Come Back in Style
Textiles that are too worn to be used as-is can be recycled in a variety of ways. According to the EPA, cotton fabrics can be torn up and resold as rags or reprocessed and used in high-quality paper products.
Old Electronics: Casualties of Planned Obsolescence
Old electronics contain heavy metals like mercury and lead, which are normally toxic to humans. Another environmental concern surrounding electronics, especially laptops, is their energy-intensive manufacturing process.
By donating or properly recycling your used laptops, cellphones, and TVs, you’ll save trips to the landfill, prevent the release of hazardous materials into the environment
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