{"id":1660,"date":"2024-11-08T19:33:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T01:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/?p=1660"},"modified":"2024-11-08T19:33:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T01:33:37","slug":"free-recycling-bins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Get Free Recycling Bins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Snag some free recycling bins with our easy-to-follow tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all want to do our part to help with the environment. An easy way to do this is through recycling. Materials like plastic, aluminum, glass, and <a href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-moving-boxes\/\">cardboard<\/a> can all be recycled and most of us have items, whether it\u2019s soda cans or wine bottles, made from those materials in our home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Despite people\u2019s best intentions to recycle more, not everyone has access to a recycling bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have one and are looking to recycle more, you\u2019ll want to know <a href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-stuff-online\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"119\">where to find free<\/a> recycling bins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do indeed have options and we\u2019ll be sharing them with you below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67bb7c759843c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67bb7c759843c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#How_to_Get_Free_Recycling_Bins\" title=\"How to Get Free Recycling Bins\">How to Get Free Recycling Bins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#1_Check_for_local_government_programs_and_initiatives\" title=\"1. Check for local government programs and initiatives\">1. Check for local government programs and initiatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#2_Look_out_for_community_events_and_workshops\" title=\"2. Look out for community events and workshops\">2. Look out for community events and workshops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#3_Search_on_OfferUp\" title=\"3. Search on OfferUp\">3. Search on OfferUp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#4_Ask_at_your_local_recycling_center\" title=\"4. Ask at your local recycling center\">4. Ask at your local recycling center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#5_Browse_Facebook_Marketplace\" title=\"5. Browse Facebook Marketplace\">5. Browse Facebook Marketplace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#6_Check_with_Buy_Nothing_groups_on_Facebook\" title=\"6. Check with Buy Nothing groups on Facebook\">6. Check with Buy Nothing groups on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#7_Try_RecycleSmart_if_youre_looking_for_recycling_bins_for_school\" title=\"7. Try RecycleSmart if you\u2019re looking for recycling bins for school\">7. Try RecycleSmart if you\u2019re looking for recycling bins for school<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#8_Post_an_ad\" title=\"8. Post an ad\">8. Post an ad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#9_Browse_Craigslist\" title=\"9. Browse Craigslist\">9. Browse Craigslist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#10_Get_recycling_bins_for_cheap\" title=\"10. Get recycling bins for cheap\">10. Get recycling bins for cheap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-recycling-bins\/#Take_Charge_of_Recycling_with_Free_Bins\" title=\"Take Charge of Recycling with Free Bins!\">Take Charge of Recycling with Free Bins!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Free_Recycling_Bins\"><\/span>How to Get Free Recycling Bins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can get recycling bins for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_for_local_government_programs_and_initiatives\"><\/span>1. Check for local government programs and initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be able to get recycling bins for free through local government initiatives. Check your local council\u2019s website or get in touch with them to ask if there are any programs available that offer free bins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many councils will provide recycling bins for free as part of their environmental programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you live in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/services\/trash-recycling-city-upkeep\/get-a-recycling-bin\/\">Philadelphia<\/a>, you can get free recycling bins. Each residential address can receive two bins per year. You can get a recycling bin at one of the six sanitation convenience centers in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check to see what programs are available in your city or town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Look_out_for_community_events_and_workshops\"><\/span>2. Look out for community events and workshops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to get free recycling bins is to simply look out for community events and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community events and workshops that promote environmental awareness may offer giveaways where you can get free recycling bins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Search_on_OfferUp\"><\/span>3. Search on <a href=\"https:\/\/offerup.com\/explore\/k\/free\/\">OfferUp<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find lots of freebies on OfferUp. Search the site for \u201crecycling bins.\u201d Filter the results by \u201cPrice: Low to High,\u201d and this will show you if there\u2019s anyone giving away free recycling bins on the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are no free bins available, you may be able to view the cheapest ones available on OfferUp and get a good deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ask_at_your_local_recycling_center\"><\/span>4. Ask at your local recycling center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your local recycling center may give away recycling bins for free. All you have to do is ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Browse_Facebook_Marketplace\"><\/span>5. Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marketplace\/category\/free\/\">Facebook Marketplace<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse Facebook Marketplace to see if you can get a recycling bin at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for \u201cfree recycling bins\u201d on Facebook Marketplace, and you\u2019ll be able to see if there\u2019s anyone giving away free bins on the site. Even if you can\u2019t find a free recycling bin, you may be able to get one for a low price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Check_with_Buy_Nothing_groups_on_Facebook\"><\/span>6. Check with Buy Nothing groups on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Local Buy Nothing groups on Facebook help community members get the items that they need without having to spend any money, making them a good resource for those on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are a good place to advertise that you\u2019re looking for a recycling bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make a post on there requesting a recycling bin. Or you might even find that there are some recycling bins listed before you post. There are plenty of homeowners who are looking to offload their excess recycling bins for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Try_RecycleSmart_if_youre_looking_for_recycling_bins_for_school\"><\/span>7. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclesmart.org\/schools\/\">RecycleSmart<\/a> if you\u2019re looking for recycling bins for school<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RecycleSmart provides free recycling bins to schools. It provides them to public and private schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Post_an_ad\"><\/span>8. Post an ad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Posting an ad is honestly one of the most effective ways to get anything for free and that includes recycling bins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Post ad an in the classifieds section of your local newspaper or online on sites like Craigslist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Posting an ad online is a particularly good option if you\u2019re on a budget, as most classified ad sites allow you to post an ad for free. Local newspapers are still a good option though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Browse_Craigslist\"><\/span>9. Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/about\/sites\">Craigslist<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone wanting to get themselves a recycling bin without spending a penny should have a browse on Craigslist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site is a treasure trove of free stuff. You can find all sorts on CL. You may get lucky and find someone giving away free recycling bins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just go to the \u201cFree\u201d section of your local Craigslist. This can be found under the \u201cFor Sale\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filter the results by searching for \u201crecycling bins.\u201d Then you\u2019ll be able to see if there\u2019s anyone giving away recycling bins for free in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There may not be. It\u2019s worth having a look though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Get_recycling_bins_for_cheap\"><\/span>10. Get recycling bins for cheap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also consider buying a recycling bin. You can get them for a pretty reasonable price. You just need to know where to shop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the stores below, you can find recycling bins for as cheap as $6 to $20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pl\/trash-recycling\/recycling-bins\/4294395576\">Lowe\u2019s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/b\/Cleaning-Trash-Recycling-Recycling-Recycling-Bins\/N-5yc1vZcb26\">The Home Depot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/recycling-bins\/s?k=recycling+bins\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/browse\/industrial-scientific\/indoor-outdoor-recycling-bins\/6197502_5702707_6193736_2961308\">Walmart<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Charge_of_Recycling_with_Free_Bins\"><\/span>Take Charge of Recycling with Free Bins!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone has access to recycling bins. This is a problem if you\u2019re looking to do your part for the environment by recycling aluminum cans, plastic, and any other recyclable items in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s good to know where to get free recycling bins and thanks to our tips, now you do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/free-recycling-bins-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Putting stuff in recycling bins\" class=\"wp-image-1727\" title=\"How to get free recycling bins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/free-recycling-bins-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/free-recycling-bins-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/free-recycling-bins-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/free-recycling-bins.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snag some free recycling bins with our easy-to-follow tips. We all want to do our part to help with the environment. An easy way to do this is through recycling. Materials like plastic, aluminum, glass, and cardboard can all be recycled and most of us have items, whether it\u2019s soda cans or wine bottles, made [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1726,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1660","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-save-money","8":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1660"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1729,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1660\/revisions\/1729"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}