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The more you know about recycling plastics, the more you can recycle. With a monumental garbage problem looming before us, finding ways to make recycling more efficient helps lessen the stress of this challenging task.

The following are just some of the things you need to know when recycling plastics:

1. You can take not only plastic bottles to a bottle depot in Surrey.

A bottle depot in Surrey such as BC Bottle Depot not only takes plastic bottles but also old electronics and cans. You can recycle so much by simply looking for these recycling centers.

2. You might be able to recycle more stuff if you drop it off at a recycling center.

Some recycling centers wont accept certain types of plastics such as Styrofoam if you only rely on their pick-up or curbside recycling programs. However, some might if you drop them off to their recycling center. This is why it is important to call your recycling center and ask what possible materials you can take to them for recycling.

3. Some supermarkets, hardware stores and office supply stores may act as a bridge for recycling.

You can take some of the trash your local neighborhood or municipality will not collect to these select supermarkets, hardware stores and office supply stores. Its worth conducting a research and asking all the big supermarkets and chain stores in your area if they have a recycling program that you can join in.

Now that you know these recycling tips, you can make recycling much easier and more effective for you.