Recycle

Happy Hump Day! Or as we call it, Where Can I Wednesday. Another recycling dilemma: can you recycle those clamshell containers you get from (non-Whole Foods) salad bars? According to City of Philadelphia Recycling Director Phil Bresee, yes! “As long...

It’s that time of the year: to take down the decorations and recycle your Christmas Tree! Here’s a list of locations where you can treecycle – thus reducing space in landfills and giving your tree a new life. Where to...

As a loyal composting customer, I’ve been trying to figure out what to stick in my bin. Beyond fruit & veggie scraps, I throw in my egg shells, dryer lint & occasional Pounce DeLeon fur that’s stuck on my couch....

Bottle caps. Technically, the city says that plastic is recyclable. but are the caps for soda or water bottles? Can you recycle soda bottle caps in Philadelphia? Yes. But here’s the catch: you need to make sure they’re still attached to...

You have too many veggies, so you make soup for later. Then you freeze it in a non-hazardous, non-BPA mason jar… Then a week later, you open your freezer… and the jar is cracked. OOF!  What’s a green gal or...

Do you have those ANNOYING things around the house you can’t seem to recycle? We have a special event to report for Where Can I Wednesday. Good news – The Bella Vista Neighbors Association is hosting a TreePhilly Giveaway this...

Now that Summer’s almost over (tear), it’s close to time where we put away the grills and welcome in the cooler temperatures. But what can you do about those empty propane tanks from your last BBQ? Our friend from United...

Do you have old prescriptions that expired or you no longer use? The DEA announced National Prescription Drug take-back day this upcoming weekend for Pennsylvania. Date: Saturday September 12, 2015 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM I found out the closest...

For those pet owners, buying the best for your pet can generate a lot of waste. I know my buddy cat Pounce DeLeon requires quite a few cans and bags/boxes to be recycled to maintain his health. Where to recycle dog...