How You Can Reuse Old Items in Your Home!

Saving money and waste is something we love doing at City Carting — and we’re constantly striving to be better at that each day! What comes with the reality of your waste also is the reality that it can be saved and used later on for something useful and fresh! Take a peek below at some of the upcycling projects we’ve compiled for you below!

Wallpaper Clock

Instead of looking for texture on the walls, why not apply that to a clock? With any old clock, you can remove the outer trim if it exists and create a flat profile. From there, take any old paper you have (like wrapping paper or fabric, and wrap the face of the clock! Using an adhesive, you can keep the look flat and flush without much work, which creates a whole new item in your home — and saves you money from buying a new one!

Custom Bookends

Nobody uses house phones anymore, right? Of course not! Why not take some of those old pieces of history and turn them into something creative? For example, that old wired telephone can be sourced at yard sales or even off of your wall! Grab one of these and affix it to a thin piece of metal or piece of plastic on the bottom. This can be done with industrial-grade glue to hold it in place or by drilling holes through both items. Once finished, you can paint it any color and then place books between the two!

Denim Coasters

Instead of throwing those jeans away (if they can’t be donated), why not turn them into something vintage and functional? Cutting denim into ⅜” wide strips a few feet long will allow you to roll them into a circle that acts as a coaster. Grab an adhesive or a needle and thread to keep it in place, and place on counters! These also help insulate surfaces from hot and cold drinks!

Of course, not everything can be turned into something cool, and for those things, that’s ok. Just make sure your waste is being taken care of by someone who can effectively take it away and bring to necessary parties!

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re interested in dumpster rental or disposal services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook!