Sarah Kite-Reeves
Providence Journal
Rhode Island, United States
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Trash Tutorial: Empty those bottles, and rinse if you can
Dear Sarah,Q: I have a lot of very small eyedrop bottles that I'd like to recycle. Some have a small amount of eyedrops remaining in them. I can empty → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Small broken plastic appliances belong in trash
But this is always the last step to take, when all other avenues fail. → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Getting rid of bottle caps and paint cans
Caps and lids are recyclable in Rhode Island, when attached to the right host. → Read More
Trash Tutorial: R.I. Resource Recovery Corporation accepts foam products
I have been saving cleaned foam cups and containers in clear plastic bags. Is there a place for me to recycle them without paying a fee? → Read More
R.I. Trash Tutorial: Coated cardboard products can't be recycled — yet
Recently at my transfer station, the attendant said that the cardboard 12-packs of soda come in is not recyclable because of the glossy finish. Which cardboard qualifies for recycling? → Read More
Trash Tutorial: What to do with old albums, trophies
I have old photo albums with very thick plastic pages for snapshots. Can I recycle these pages in my blue bin? → Read More
Trash Tutorial: No extra steps needed to recycle cardboard boxes
When I break down cardboard boxes to put into my recycling bin, I often spend a lot of effort removing the plastic tape that sealed them and pulling out any metal staples. Am I wasting my time? → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Containers should always be empty before disposal
“Empty” doesn’t mean “run through the dishwasher and scrubbed to within an inch of its life” — it means devoid of as much of the contents as possible. → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Differences between Mass. and R.I. recycling practices
Recycling is different in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for several reasons. → Read More
Trash Tutorial: R.I. recycling rules for businesses are open to interpretation
I see recyclables in the trash at every coffee shop I visit. I thought all businesses were supposed to recycle these days? → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Toss out the old rules about numbered plastics, recycling
What happens to cottage cheese containers from number 5 plastic at the recycling center? → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Several options for disposing syringes, needles
There are several options to dispose of used syringes, but the common factor to each option is correct preparation of the disposal container. → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Used greeting cards can a turn profit for teen program
I have about two hundred get well and condolence cards from 13 years ago, when my first husband died, that I am ready to discard. Is there an organization that can use them? → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Pop that plastic wrap into bin for grocery bags
Dear Sarah, What to do with bubble wrap? → Read More
Trash Tutorial: R.I. Resource Recovery now accepts foam for recycling
You must bring it to the Johnston facility. Don't place any foam products in recycling bins or carts. → Read More
Trash Tutorial: VHS tapes pose a challenge for recycling
Even though they are made from plastic, they are not recyclable in Rhode Island's program. → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Disposing of bucket of leftover driveway sealer takes several steps
What does one do with those 5-gallon buckets that we buy to reseal our driveways? → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Memory foam pillows are not recyclable
Dear Sarah, I have a king-sized rubber foam pillow I want to throw away. What do you suggest? — B.C. A: The description “rubber foam pillow” is throwing me off a bit, but here’s a stab at what I think the item may be. If referring to a memory foam pillow, the answer is no regarding its ability to be recycled or donated. Foam products aren’t considered textiles, so they don’t fall under the… → Read More
Trash Tutorial: Proper cardboard prep is key to R.I. recycling success
There are a few simple rules to follow when it comes to recycling cardboard boxes. → Read More
Trash Tutorial: It's hard to find recyclers for foam products
I live in Florida during the winter and Publix Grocery stores offer foam tray and foam egg carton recycling at every store. → Read More