Links and Junk Removal Tips

Tips and Resources

Find listed below several helpful and informative resource sites for ways to reduce, reuse & properly recycle your household and office items.

We have also included a few useful ways to go about being ‘green' on your own!

Buying & Selling used items….

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• Local Thrift Stores– a great way to support our local community & businesses.
• Ebay – a fun way to earn a few dollars from your...
• Craigslist – find hundres of sellers and buyers at your fingertips!
• Amazon
• Freecycle
• Consignment Shops – find a local Ottawa consignment store near you.
• Garage Sales – fun way to get the family involved & make buck or two!

Donating used items….

• Cycle Salvation – a place to donate your used bicycle
• Sole Responsibility – a non-profit Ottawa organization sending used shoes overseas
• Computer Equipment – don't let your e-waste end up in a landfill!
• Green Phone – the answer to safly disposing of your old cell phones.
• Wireless Recycling – make a difference (& a profit) from your old PDA's
• Eye glasses & eye wear – 2 great sites to recycle & donate your used glasses
• Old Vehicles – a way to get rid of your old clunker! (tax receipt & pick up available)
• Thingloop – a smart way to share.
• Throwplace – list items online here that you would like to give to non-profit organizations.

More helpful tips…..

Community Swap – Organize a community swap program where people can leave used items for others to enjoy!

Natural Fertilizer – leave grass clippings on your lawn as fertilizer.

Composting – Start your own compost pile with yard debris & food scraps. Learn more at Wikipedia's Compost page.

Green Paper – In general, try to buy products/containers made from recycled materials as often as possible to support the recycled market. Look for paper items that are made from a minimum of %50 post-consumer waste.

Buy Local – Shop at one of Ottawa's fabulous local farmers markets. Go to world class Farmers markets for more details.

Recycled Gold – When shopping for a wedding ring or anniversary gift, consider buying recycled gold jewellery and synthetic diamonds or gemstones.

Hazardous Waste – The other key aspect of dealing with waste effectively is to dipose of toxic products at a hazardous waste facility. Check out the city of Ottawa's website for drop off dates and times near you.