The junk and rubbish we accumulate over time it the same in every household. We keep stuff because we think we may need it one day or our kids may find it useful. Invariably it sits in the attic or the garage and accumulates dust. The furniture and electrical appliances, old clothes sports equipment. There it is staring at us when we open the garage door. Eventually the decision is made that it is time to get rid of it. But what happens to all that stuff then?

The number one priority is to recycle and reuse as many of the items as possible. Unfortunately, not everything is reuseable therefore invariably items will go to landfill.

The transfer station will be the next stop. This provides the opportunity to sort the items that have an alternative use through recycling.

The key is the try and recycle as much as possible. This will include plastics, metal construction and building materials, batteries as well as other items. Some of the rubbish can convert to energy and fuel.

Some items are still usable. For example you can donate these to charity. Other items become parts. They can go to salvage yards where they go through a dismantling process and the parts resold.

So what are the typical items that can go though this process?