2016
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A Recycling Guide For Building Managers
Having a great recycling program in your building is something to brag about as a facilities manager. But getting the program to flow smoothly is a challenge. Here are some tips on creating a manageable recycling program for your building. Find a Company that Does it All Your first task is to find the right recycling services for your building. One of the biggest criteria will be whether they can handle everything that you throw at them.
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Steps To Take Before Recycling Your Old Computer
If you have an older computer sitting around in your home, and you do not wish for it to take up space any longer, you will need to find a method in disposing of it properly. Many towns host electronics recycling days where you can drop off no longer needed equipment if desired. You could also find a recycling service to handle this task. Before you bring your computer to a recycling collection area, there are a few steps you should do to ensure the piece of equipment is free of personal information or desired components.
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Pinpointing Useful Scrap Materials In Computers
Taking computers apart for scrap is a great study in materials use and can yield a lot of great parts, but you need to know where some of the most valuable materials are to get there effectively. Here's a few valuable scrapping areas in computers, along with ways to break down and store the materials for recycling. Aluminum Scrap Sources Aluminum is one of the first materials you'll run into and is the easiest to store for different levels of scrapping.
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Keeping Your Dumpster Trash Away From Feral Cats
If you have your own restaurant, and you are situated in an area where feral cats have been known to frequent the area, your rented dumpster is most likely a hot spot for activity after you place scraps of food inside. Since these cats will be looked at unfavorably by customers, it is important to keep them away from your garbage to the best of your ability. Here are some tips you can use to keep these food mongers away from your dumpster effectively.
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Make Your Office Bloom With These 7 Spring Cleaning Ideas
Most people think of spring cleaning their home -- getting rid of winter blues and preparing for a prosperous year -- but few think about doing so at the office. Since the average person spends so much of his or her life in the office, it's important to make a fresh start there as well. So, how can you do some successful spring cleaning at the office? Here are 7 ideas to get you started.
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