If you’ve explored the website of Jefferson Recycling, by now you are aware that we are a Class B recycling facility located in northern New Jersey. We offer custom recycling options for both commercial and residential needs, including onsite crushing and dumpster services. But some of you may be confused by our recycling of clean [...]
The core concepts of waste management – reduce, reuse, recycle – may seem recent to many, but recycling’s history is long and vast. At times when resources were scarce, people have found creative ways to manage their waste and prolong the use of what is already available. Jefferson Recycling is a part of this practice’s [...]
How to Make the Most of Your Building Materials The old adage states, “what goes up, must come down.” This may be true, but there’s no reason that stone and brick can’t go up once more. Jefferson Recycling will discuss how people can get more from their building materials by reusing and repurposing them beyond [...]
Learn More about Recycling in New Jersey and the United States Everyone today has learned about recycling in school. As part of the waste hierarchy: reduce, reuse, recycle, the United States has been working to lower its footprint on the environment since the movement gained steam in the 1970s. Here are some impressive facts [...]
Today’s Artists That Have Turned Recycling Into an Art As art has continued to evolve and be contemplated, artists around the world have expanded what can be construed as an artistic medium. Today, artists continue to push the boundaries of how we perceive trash, arguing that there is indeed life after death. Learn more [...]
You may know the basics of recycling – it protects our environment, conserves natural resources, saves energy and helps us reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. But here are five facts about recycling you may not know. Recycling: What You Need to Know 1. Aluminum Recycling is Important Aluminum is one of the [...]
If you’re remodeling or fixing up your home, there can be a lot of unwanted renovation waste. Before you know it, you have a backyard filled of old materials that’s taking up most of your property. But how can you responsibly dispose of your waste? Below are six ways you can remove your renovation waste [...]
Recycling Resolutions for the New Year Each year, we make resolutions to lose weight, save money and get more organized. However, what if we decided to put ourselves aside and help the planet this year? Changing your recycling habits may sound hard, but it’s easy if you keep your resolution simple. By simply focusing on [...]
Image via Pixabay Teach Your Children How to Dispose of Their Waste Recycling plays a huge role in our society, as it determines the future of our planet. The best way to ensure that Earth stays green and healthy is to educate our youth on the subject. Encouraging and promoting proper recycling tips to the [...]
Image via Pixabay Buying home furnishings and decorations can be expensive, but with some old items around the house and a little innovation, you can make one-of-a-kind decorations that are cheap and unique. The best part of DIY décor? It’s environmentally friendly too! Learn how to give life to 7 items you may have thrown [...]
