Keep Your Old Recycling Bins!

Today will be a quick blog to remind you to keep your old recycling bins. Over the past couple of weeks, Mascaro has begun distributing new cans to residents. As we wait for official instructions on the new cans, everyone has been asking what to do with their old cans...I have some suggestions.

The first thing is that you should not get rid of your old recycling bins! If they are in good shape, keep them stored in your garage or yard. 90% of the items you place in the trash can be recycled. The more you learn which items can be placed in the recycling, the more you will need your old cans as a backup. 

Recycling is important for the environment(obviously), but did you know the municipality receives grants as residents recycle more? Recycling with Mascaro can help reduce the trash bill and provide more funding for projects around town. If each resident makes an effort to recycle more each week, we can make a difference to our environment and community.

Mascaro also allows you to use up to two additional 35 gallon cans with your new cans. If you're doing some Spring cleaning or yard work, the cans you were using before will come in handy. Once again, keep two of your best trash cans stored to handle this trash. 

So before you get too excited with the new cans and throw away your old ones, think if you will need them again.Don't throw that shampoo bottle in the trash, recycle it!

Next blog: 10 items you didn't know are recyclable