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Trash Tutorial by Sarah Kite

1/22/11: Recycle pots and pans as scrap metal
1/29/11: No need to peel labels off containers before recycling them
2/05/11: How to dispose of household batteries
2/12/11: Keurig coffeemaker cups are not recyclable
2/19/11: Put old sneakers to good use
2/26/11: Try to leave plastic bottles round, not crushed
3/05/11: All fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury
3/12/11: Hardcover books should not be recycled
3/19/11: Get rid of unwanted prescriptions on April 30 (2011)|
3/26/11: Cracked pots can be “recycled” at home
4/02/11: What to do with old trophies
4/09/11: Which kinds of plastic bags can be recycled?
4/16/11 Combination Packages impossible to recycle
4/23/11: How to dispose of Styrofoam
4/30/11: Check websites to pass along worn fabrics
5/07/11: Propane gas grills can be recycled
5/14/11: Worm composting is a great way to break down kitchen scraps
5/21/11: Photographs, slides can’t be recycled
5/28/11: If it’s a bottle or jug, it’s OK to recycle
6/04/11: Try selling books before recycling
6/11/11: Worn-out American flags should be burned
6/18/11: Wide-mouth containers not yet recyclable, no matter how clean
6/25/11: Wide-mouth jar? If glass, recycle; if plastic, toss it
7/02/11: How to dispose of fireworks safely
7/09/11: Curious about the landfill? Come for a visit
7/23/11: What do the numbers mean that are imprinted on plastic containers?
8/06/11: Use websites to efficiently give things away
8/13/11: All businesses must separate, including restaurants
8/20/11: RIRRC does not incinerate, so shred and recycle any sensitive documents
8/27/11: This September, school recycling memories come full circle
9/03/11: Just drop empty, rinsed cans in the blue bin; recycle plastic bags
9/10/11: Save paper recycling for a sunny day
9/17/11: Cut up cardboard should be collected
9/24/11: Find another use for old plastic shower curtains
10/01/11: Tennis ball containers are difficult to recycle
10/22/11: Other ways to recycle wire coat hangers
10/29/11: What to do with those odd items
11/05/11: Opting out of unwanted phone books
11/12:11: Outside of Rhode Island, recycling rules vary by locale
11/19/11: ...And thanks for the recyclables
11/26/11: Paper cartons are OK in the blue bin 
12/03/11: How to dispose of needles and syringes
12/10/11: When trash can is part of trash
12/17/11: Call a metals recycler to dispose of satellite dish
SPECIAL: White Christmas good; "green" Christmas great
12/24/11: How to handle household hazardous waste
01/07/12: Exchange websites keep useable materials out of the landfill
01/14/12: The compost is still cooking while your garden takes its winter nap 
01/21/12: With bottles & jars, the shape's the thing   
01/28/12: How should you dispose of old paints, stains, and thinners?
02/04/12: Batteries not toxic; is zero waste possible?
02/11/12: Recycling Superhero wants to meet you
02/18/12: No easy solutions for recycling old or unused medications
02/25/12: Best to keep paper records out of recycling bins
03/03/12: Enhanced recycling is on the way for R.I.
03/10/12: No column
03/17/12: Cooking oil, other materials, can be recycled at RIRRC
03/24/12: Several ways to get rid of old magazines
03/31/12: Who is hurt by scavenging of bottles, cans?
04/07/12: Shredding at home for a fee
04/14/12: What to do with old clothing and rags

5 Things by Krystal Noiseux

1/17/11: MLK, Jr. Day
1/24/11: Residues
1/31/11: Super Bowl Sunday
2/07/11: Pet stuff
2/14/11: Valentine’s Day
2/21/11: President’s Day
2/28/11: Potholes
3/07/11: Shortfalls
3/14/11: St. Patrick’s Day
3/21/11: St. Joseph’s Day
3/28/11: Spring
4/04/11: March Madness
4/11/11: Closet cleaning
5/02/11: Cinco de Mayo
5/09/11: Laundry
5/16/11: Parties
5/23/11: Home from College
5/30/11: Traveling
6/06/11: Painting
6/13/11: The fridge
6/27/11: Gardening
6/30/11: Father’s Day
7/04/11:  Fourth of July
7/11/11: Reading
7/18/11: Photography
8/05/11: S’mores
8/08/11: Window treatments
8/15/11: More pet stuff
8/22/11: Medical items
9/05/11: Plastic bags
9/12/11: Beach days
9/19/11: Boating
10/03/11: E-Waste
10/10/11: Dress up
10/17/11: Candles
10/31/11: Halloween
11/7/11: T-Shirts
11/14/11: Thanksgiving
11/28/11: Skating season
12/05/11: Zero-waste gifts
12/12/11: Recycled holiday decor
SPECIAL: Each year, build on "green" holiday tradition with family
12/19/11: Alternative gift wrap
12/26/11: Use less in 2012
01/02/12: Green your workout
01/09/12: Snow tips
01/16/12: The fireplace
01/23/12: Never to be recycled!
01/30/12: Winter composting survival tips
02/06/12: Harder-to-Recycle Items
02/13/12: Normal Hours of Operation:
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