You have decided to remodel your entire house. You are going to gut it from the inside out and completely redo everything. After all, you have lived there for thirty years. Now that the kids are all grown up and out of the house, it is time to do something for yourself. And, since your youngest child decided to backpack through Europe instead of going to college, you have some extra money to remodel your home. Of course, this is an investment, too. The increased property value will pay for the remodel in the long run, and your home will be a nice inheritance for your children.
You and your wife have decided to do the demolition part of the remodel yourselves. This is not only a great way to save money on the remodel, but it can be a great stress reliever as well. Demolishing stuff with a sledgehammer is a great way to release some anxiety! However, there are some important things to keep in mind when completing a demolition job of this magnitude. First, and foremost, comes your safety. You need to make sure you have the proper safety equipment, like gloves, eye goggles, and steel-toed boots. Next, you will need to think about the proper disposal of the materials you demolish. For most items, you can rent a large dumpster for your yard and just throw the items away. But, you will need to consider appliance recycling for your large appliances. In fact, some states require it. Appliance recycling is not only great for the environment, but you can earn some extra money for it as well.
How Does Appliance Recycling Work?
Most large appliances can be recycled, including refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, and hot water heaters. Appliance recycling works differently in different communities, so you will need to ask in your area. For instance, some communities will allow you to put large appliances curbside to be picked up with your regular weekly recycling. Other communities, however, require that your large appliances be picked up by appointment. Many recycling companies will pick up your old appliances for you too.
What are the Benefits of Appliance Recycling?
The most obvious benefit of appliance recycling is that it helps the environment. Recycling reduces the need for traditional mining; and, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the release of harmful materials into our waste stream. It also uses less energy than mining and producing new metal from virgin ore, and it provides green jobs for Americans. There are also economic benefits for appliance recycling for you and your family. Many recycling companies will pay top dollar for your old appliances. Some utility companies also offer discounts on your monthly services when you upgrade to appliances that are more energy-efficient.
