The Ultimate Guide to Recycling in Phoenix, Arizona

With temperatures at a perfect 80 degrees and Spring Break in full swing, many North Phoenix residents are getting started on their spring cleaning projects.

For many, cleaning out the garage, attic, or storage shed is a yearly ritual best performed during the nicest time of year. Other home improvement projects such as remodeling also take place during the Spring.

We at the North Phoenix Blog encourage our readers to be as efficient as possible when cleaning out their houses of unnecessary clutter. Recycle, reduce, and reuse your old items whenever possible.

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Protect Yourself from Metal Theft

With unemployment levels in Arizona climbing to record highs, many Phoenix residents are desperately searching for ways to make money. Sadly, some have turned to crimes such as burglary and theft. One crime that has become extremely popular in recent years is metal theft.

Metal theft occurs when thieves take raw materials from construction sites, homes, and vehicles and sell it to a scrap recycler for profit. Precious metals such as copper, silver, brass, bronze, platinum, aluminum, and steel are in high demand and recyclers are paying high premiums for every pound of metal recovered.

Theft of precious metal is a citywide epidemic according to statistics published by the Phoenix Police Department, which reported a 430% increase from 2003 to 2007 according to an Aug 16, 2008 article in the Arizona Republic. Based on my own research for this article, I have compiled a list of "high risk" places where metal is often reported missing:

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What's Good About Goodwill

When was the last time you stopped by a Goodwill store? If you haven't been to one lately, I would recommend checking it out. With over 40 locations in Arizona, chances are there is a Goodwill store near you!

What makes Goodwill such an interesting place to visit? All of the merchandise for sale is donated by people just like you. In addition to clothes, they also have housewares, tools, furniture, electronics, sporting goods, books, and much more! You never know what you might find. It's a great place to look for antiques, collectibles, and other vintage goods not found in traditional retail stores.

It may surprise you to learn that Goodwill of Central Arizona is more than just a chain of secondhand stores. In fact, Goodwill provides a lot to Phoenix and to Phoenix residents. They have job placement and job training programs to help people looking for work. They provide a safe working environment for at-risk teens as well as senior citizens. One way or another, they put people to work!

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