5 Reasons Why You Should Recycle Metals In Western Colorado [LIST]

Did you know you could round up all that old metal junk out of your yard and garage, drop it off at a convenient location, and make a little cash in the process? Here is a short list of five reasons why you should consider bringing your old metal products to a Western Colorado recycling center.

Did you know you could recycle old worn-out household appliances, including stoves, dishwasher, and even refrigerators, and make a little money? How about that old lawn mower that seized up seven years ago? Okay, so you're emotionally attached to it, but you can't keep it forever. Even if you wanted to throw an old lawnmower away, you could never fit it in your trash can.

Yes, you could haul these items to the landfill and pay $7 or more to dispose of them. On the other hand, though, you could recycle them, and put money in your wallet instead of taking it out.

Here are five reasons why you should recycle your metals:

• The recycling centers in Grand Junction are more conveniently located than the landfill
• The metals can be put to be good use rather than taking up space in the landfill
• You'll be protecting the environment
• You'll be supporting local business
• It's a chance to get a return on your investment and put a little money in your pocket.

So, what metal items can you recycle? Here are just a few suggestions:

• cans
• brass
• electric motors
• copper
• washing machines
• dish washers
• refrigerators (after you've removed the Freon)
• Christmas lights.... yes, seriously, Christmas lights
• lawn mowers (please drain the oil first)
• rims
• swamp coolers
• old bikes

Here are a few things you CAN'T redeem at metal recycling businesses:

• spent shell casings (or for that matter, anything that explodes)
• electronic items such as TV's or computer monitors
• anything radioactive

Take a look at the items you put in the trash every week. How many of these items could be hauled to the recycling center in exchange for a little money? During the Spring Cleanup in Grand Junction, did you throw away items you could have made a little money off of? Be sure to utilize the metal recycling centers in Grand Junction.