February Tip from Creation Care: Recycling Can Save You Money

Recycling can be both eco-friendly and budget-friendly! Many cities offer recycling services for plastics, cardboard, paper, and aluminum. Check your city's website for the most up-to-date list of accepted items.

Did you know that Staples provides recycling for tech supplies? Items such as adapters, wall chargers, hard drives, headphones, keyboards, and ink cartridges can be recycled there. Plus, you’ll earn rewards points for these items, which can be used for discounts on future purchases. Learn more at Staples Recycling Program.

In addition to Staples, a local nonprofit, AZ Strut, also offers electronic recycling. They have multiple drop-off sites and even a pickup service. AZ Strut is connected with ASU and refurbishes some donated electronics, providing them to other local nonprofits while also teaching students computer repair. Their website, azstrut.org, is a great resource for learning more.

By keeping these items out of landfills, you're not only helping the environment but also reaping personal benefits. It's a win-win! Remember: Reduce, reuse, recycle!