Dear Recycle Lady,
I love your column. I learned a lot today about plastics that are recyclable! Thank you so much. We do recycle and now will be able to do more. I’m saving the pics of plastic in the paper for future reference. How about the yellow & white eggs cartons? They do pile up – where do they go?
Appreciative
Dear Appreciative,
Thanks for your letter. I love hearing from readers. The answer to your question depends on what kind of egg cartons you have. There are three kinds of cartons – cardboard, Styrofoam and clear plastic. If your cartons are made of cardboard, they can be recycled with cardboard or added to your compost pile. If your cartons are made of Styrofoam, as your yellow and white cartons probably are, they cannot be recycled or composted. If your cartons are made of clear plastic, they are recyclable, but not locally. Although your yellow and white cartons can’t be recycled, don’t throw them away as there are several options for reusing them. First of all, there are many craft ideas on the web for reusing egg cartons. Just google “recycle egg cartons.” A second option would be to take your cartons to a Farmer’s Market or give them to a local farmer who has chickens so they can be used again. Next time you purchase eggs, please consider buying eggs that are in cardboard cartons. They are recyclable, reusable, compostable and good for the environment.
Dear Recycle Lady,
Can hard back books be taken to our local recycle center in Ronceverte? If they will not accept them, what to do? Thank you for this feature in our great new newspaper. We love the colored pictures!!
Reader and Recycler
Dear Reader and Recycler,
I agree with you. Colored pictures definitely add to a reader’s pleasure. Yes, hardback books can be recycled at the Recycling Center, but they can’t be put in any of the bins. When you go to the Recycle Center, go in the door for aluminum cans and press the button. Someone will come to assist you.
Dear Recycle Lady,
I have an old TV and I was wondering where the nearest place to recycle it would be in Greenbrier County? Thank you,
TV Watcher
Dear TV Watcher,
I am sorry to say that there is no place in the area that recycles old TV sets as they are extremely expensive to recycle. However, Goodwill in Fairlea now accepts TVs that are in good working condition. They will also dispose of an old or non-working TV, but there is a $25 disposal fee. Another alternative for a working TV is to call some of the local nursing homes to see if they have a patient who needs a TV.
Have questions about recycling, or interesting information about recycling? Send questions or requests to recyclelady@greenbrier-swa.com. Dear Recycle Lady is sponsored jointly by the Greenbrier Recycling Center and Greenworks Recycling.