Actually, I wish more people would ask this question. There's many things that don't belong in the trash (ie. landfill) & at least where I live, there is a collection place run by our town's road & bridge dept. for hazardous waste (that could leach into ground water or pose other hazards if thrown out with regular trash): things like batteries, unused chemicals like paint & pesticides, light bulbs, etc. When it comes to anything still usable, like paint, they keep it on shelves for anyone who might want to use it, instead of them just discarding it. Unused medications are collected & destroyed by our police dept. (they have a drive-by drop box).
I recycle everything I can- donating usable clothing & home furnishings to local thrift stores (that benefit various good causes such as the Humane Society shelter & the shelters for battered spouses/families, our hospital, & mentally challenged adults etc.) & I enjoy shopping these stores too...good things are so cheap & it's for good causes on top of that.
Anyway, there's nothing recyclable in an old UTH, nor anything hazardous.![]()









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