Recycled Materials Help Lower the Cost of Projects

Story Created: Jun 14, 2012 at 7:40 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jun 14, 2012 at 7:40 PM AKDT

ANCHORAGE - Summer is a time when many of us like to catch up on projects around the house. But whether its remodeling a bathroom or refinishing a deck the cost of materials can really add up.

Fortunately Anchorage residents have some options when it comes to getting materials at low cost or even free.

The municipality operates a Re-Use store at both the Midtown Transfer Station and the Eagle River Landfill. Residents can drop off household hazardous waste at the Transfer Center and if the products are still relatively full theyll be put back on the shelves of the Re-Use store.

People can pick up everything from plant food to paint, bug dope to motor oil. Its common to find all sorts of useful products and best of all, its all free. Residents are required to sign a form that acknowledges the product has been used and there is no guarantee of the contents. They are welcome to take home up to 20 items a day.

Another place that operates on the used but still good philosophy is the Habitat For Humanity ReStore.

There you can find the parts, and pieces for remodeling projects big and small.

Contractors, individuals and even stores donate the materials. The goods are also used and they arent free, but the prices are low and all the money collected goes to support Habitat For Humanity.

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Recycled Materials Help Lower the Cost of Projects