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Recycle Savings Calculator

Monthly Recycling Volume

Enter approximate pounds of each material you recycle per month

Paper & Cardboard (lbs)

Newspapers, magazines, cardboard boxes

Plastic (lbs)

Bottles, containers (check recycling #)

Glass (lbs)

Bottles, jars (rinse before recycling)

Metal (lbs)

Aluminum cans, steel cans

Electronics (lbs/year)

Phones, computers, batteries (annual)

Compost/Organics (lbs)

Food scraps, yard waste (monthly)

Environmental Impact

0

CO₂ Saved (lbs/year)

Carbon emissions prevented

0

Energy Saved (kWh/year)

Electricity equivalent

0

Lbs Diverted/Year

0

Cu Ft Saved

0

Trees Saved

0

Gallons Saved

Impact by Material

Paper0 lbs CO₂

Plastic0 lbs CO₂

Glass0 lbs CO₂

Metal0 lbs CO₂

Equivalent Impact

Equivalent to 0 miles not driven
Same as 0 homes' energy for one day
Worth approximately $0 in raw materials annually
Prevents 0 garbage bags from reaching landfills

Recycling Guide

Paper Recycling

Recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water, and 3 cubic yards of landfill space. Remove plastic windows from envelopes, staples are okay. Shred sensitive documents before recycling.

Plastic Tips

Check the recycling number (#1-7). Rinse containers, remove labels when possible. Caps can usually stay on. Most programs accept #1 (PETE) and #2 (HDPE). Bags often need special drop-off locations.

Glass & Metal

Glass can be recycled infinitely without quality loss. Aluminum cans save 95% of energy vs. new production. Steel is the most recycled material globally. Rinse food residue before recycling.

Electronics (E-Waste)

Never trash electronics - they contain valuable metals and hazardous materials. Find local e-waste recycling events or retailer take-back programs. Wipe data before recycling devices.

Composting

Food scraps make up 30% of household waste. Composting reduces methane from landfills and creates nutrient-rich soil. Compost fruit/vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, and yard waste.

How to Use This Calculator

Weigh or estimate your monthly recycling by material type
Enter pounds for paper, plastic, glass, and metal
Add annual electronics recycling (one-time items)
Include monthly compost/organic waste if applicable
Click Calculate to see environmental savings
Review impact breakdown and equivalent comparisons
Use tips to improve recycling habits and reduce contamination

♻️ Recycle Savings Calculator