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In California it is easy to recycle because we have curbside recycling pickup. Many other states are also offering recycling services with their garbage pickups. Check with your local waste service to learn how you can participate. Often, the recycling bins are free—you only pay for the “waste” bin. Another money saving tip: recycling allows you to have a smaller waste bin, which costs less!

It is important to recycle as much as possible so that less ends up in the landfills. There are websites, such as www.earth911.org, that assist you in finding a recycling center near you. Collecting your bottles, cans, mixed papers (junk mail, newspapers, magazines, printer paper), and cardboard allows that much more to be broken down and reused.

Donations are also an act of recycling. Take your gently used clothes, household items, and electronics to local donation centers rather than throwing them away.

There is also a collection return reward for many types of bottles. Sarah collects her recycling for her daughter to take to school as a fundraiser. It’s a great way for kids to learn to be environmentally responsible as well as make some extra money.

Having recycling bins in your kitchen, garage and office allows you to easily collect all of the household recycling and take it out in less than 10 minutes. This could be an easy task to delegate to an older child (see Tip 18). When its easy, you can enjoy recycling!