Dear Recycle Lady,
I have several paperback books that are no longer readable as they have pages missing. Can they be recycled? — Love to Read
Dear Love to Read,
Yes, all your paperback books can be recycled. Put them in the bin with magazines. Old instruction manuals, catalogs and telephone books can also be recycled with magazines. The covers on paperback books do not need to be removed. If you have paperback books that are still readable, consider donating them to Greenbrier Better Living in Ronceverte or Caldwell, Goodwill in Fairlea or the Americana in Lewisburg.
Dear Recycle Lady,
Thanks for researching how to recycle #4 and #5 horse feed bags. I look forward to your answer. — Mr. Ed
Dear Mr. Ed,
I am happy to say I have found a solution for recycling your horse feed bags. I spoke with Eric Hodge, the manager of Kroger’s in Fairlea about the bags. He will take all of them. However, they can’t be left in the recycle container on the porch. You will need to call him during store hours at 304-645-7411. Choose option 0, which will connect you to the service desk and they will page him. He will arrange a time for you to bring these bags to the back of the store where they can be loaded onto the trailer. Kroger does a great job with recycling. Shoppers bring back so many bags that the container must be emptied several times a day. Thanks, Kroger.
Dear Recycle Lady,
It’s me again. Here is a short video made by Sierra Club that has info on cat litter that you could use for your column: https://youtu.be/hm6Gk4Y387M. — Sincerely, Cat Lover
Dear Cat Love,
Thanks for the video on cat litter, one that all cat owners should watch as it has important information about disposal of cat litter. Never flush it down the toilet and don’t dump it outside. Put the litter in a plastic bag, (preferably an organic one) and then throw into the trash. According to catthink.com/best-natural-cat- litter, there are now organic, natural, or biodegradable cat litters available. They are made from corn, citrus scraps, grains, paper or wood shavings and replace the conventional clay-based litter. Has anyone seen any of these types of litter in a store here? Do let us know.
Have questions about recycling, or interesting information about recycling? Send questions or requests to recyclelady@greenbrier-swa.com . Dear Recycle Lady is sponsored jointly by the Greenbrier Recycling Center and Greenworks Recycling.
