Paint cans to the Recycling Center but where do they go from there??

by | Feb 2, 2011 | Less in the Landfill

Intro: This is the first entry to a two part post!  I am waiting for the Bend Garbage and Recycling to return my call because I’ve got some questions?!

After painting Little a’s room last week, I decided to go through our mega collection of paint cans in the garage.  We had about 30 cans stacked on the top shelf.  Most were completely empty, some were old samples, and others were colors that we used years ago on the walls which are now covered with a new color.  Our house is full of color and every room is different!

As I was inspecting each can, I was overloaded with memories.  Canary Yellow and Muted Orange were used to paint Little a’s room when she turned 2!  Gun Metal Gray draped our bedroom when we moved to Bend, making it a dark and cozy master.  Lime Green coated Max’s big boy room when he was 4 and then quickly changed to Ralph Lauren Blue once he decided he loved the Solar System. Our dining room and formal living room were transformed into a dark Forest Green. That lasted about 2 years!  We then decided to go with a bit more funk and pizzazz.  Three of the walls were painted Cappuccino and one wall was Teak (a dark orange).   Our great room, kitchen and kid’s bathroom have been the same color for about 8 years.  I couldn’t find the name of the color on the can, but it’s a blend of green and tan.  We are due for a change.  Any recommendations?  I loved sorting though the cans and letting the memories flow.

A majority of these cans went to the Bend Garbage and Recycling Center at Knott Landfill and some of these were left on the shelf …saved for the needed touch up from nicks and scratches. I was happy to see they were accepted free of charge.  I would have dropped them off any way but after a wild weekend in Vegas money is tight for the month! LOL!!

It is cool to see there is an alternative method of disposal for these cans rather than going directly in the land fill. I am not sure where these cans are off to next.  I was unable to reach the person in charge and left a message.  I am anxious to learn about the rest of their journey!  hmmmmm……Anyone out there have any ideas?????

Wigglers love their rolls….not the buttery type.

by | Feb 1, 2011 | Red Wiggler World

I love the fact that Red Wigglers munch on toilet paper rolls!  They can eat many non food items like coffe filters, coffee grounds, egg shells, shredded moist newspaper, shredded moist computer paper, tea bags, paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls.  The paper products provide the carbon which the Red Wigglers need in order to survive in the worm bin.  “Out in the wild” the decaying leaves and plants will provide the carbon.  Since I am controlling the Red Wigglers environment, it is important for me to balance the amount of  browns and greens that the worms are eating.  When these non food items are in the worm bin, I will usually find the Red Wigglers in and around the toilet paper rolls.  I do get a kick out of finding them nestled in between the rolls.  It must be cozy and secluded…a place to nuzzle with each other. Maybe they need to find that special place “to get the job done”.  hmmm? Yes? No? Maybe So?

I just put a roll in this morning and will take some pictures to show you how cute they look all snuggled together!  First, I am going to let them get settled in and comfy.