Decorative Lights

If you’re like most people, you probably have a box or two of old holiday lights or decorative lights taking up space in your garage or basement.  Luckily, there are now options for recycling your decorative lights. This method not only reduces waste but also conserves energy and resources. So, before you toss your light […]

Curtain Rods

Can old metal curtain rods be recycled? Yes, old metal curtain rods can be recycled. Many scrap metal recyclers will accept them for recycling and repurposing. Before dropping off the metal curtain rods at a recycling center or scrap metal yard, make sure to remove any curtains, finials (end caps), or other decorative pieces that […]

Copper

WHAT IS COPPER? Copper is a base metal in the non-ferrous family of metals. It is known for its red-orange hue that gradually turns gray-green as it is exposed to oxygen. It is considered a soft metal. Copper is what is known as a native metal: it occurs in nature in a directly usable form, appearing […]

Cookware

After years of use, your cookware has become rusty, unattractive, and unusable. So you find yourself in a predicament. What do you do with the old, useless pile of metal taking up space in the back of your cabinet? You don’t have time to turn these pots into a pretty DIY project, and you don’t […]

Converters

What is a catalytic converter? A catalytic converter is a device which is fitted to the exhaust of an internal combustion engine. It works by converting harmful pollutants from the vehicle’s exhaust gases into less harmful substances before they are released into the atmosphere. The main pollutants that are reduced by catalytic converters include carbon […]

Computers

WHAT IS COMPUTER RECYCLING? Computer recycling is the process by which a licensed recycling entity dismantles and refurbishes broken or old computer components into usable parts for more new computers. WHICH PARTS OF A COMPUTER ARE RECYCLABLE? Once broken down, the entirety of a computer is recyclable.  From glass, to metal, to plastic, most components […]

Circuit Boards

What are the benefits of recycling circuit boards? Recycling circuit boards has numerous benefits. It reduces the amount of hazardous substances that are released into the environment, as well as conserves natural resources that would otherwise be used to create new components. Recycling also helps cut down on manufacturing costs and energy consumption since fewer […]

Chrome

Can chrome be recycled? Yes, chrome can be recycled. It is a metal that can easily be melted down into new shapes and forms. Metal recycling helps conserve natural resources and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills or incinerators. What are the benefits of recycling chrome? Recycling chrome offers a variety of environmental […]

Winter Weather Alert

All Cohen recycling centers are open today, January 7, EXCEPT Cohen Lexington and Cohen Walton, which remain closed to retail customers. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe!