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During my early days in boarding school, it was not uncommon that near the end of the term, our clothing would start to get a little ragged.
It was also not uncommon to see duct tape used in some very creative fashions.
Since that time, I have seen duct tape used in everything from patching a wound to making a sailboat.
But I returned to the humble beginnings of how duct tape is best known, with this visual example –
Just another exciting example of what one can do with duct tape!
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My son and I were walking in Stroud Preserve today, and while we were exploring the two small dams, I noticed this little ‘gem’ in the middle of the upper water way.
Needless to say, finding a plastic baby doll head in the middle of the Preserve is a little odd, hence the reason for the picture.
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Updates
After Posting this image to my Facebook page, I had someone from Stroud Preserve comment on the post
Oh dear! I’ll let our preserve manager know there’s litter out there!
As for the dry “ponds,” a few years back we restored the stream running through Stroud by removing the dams, which allowed land to convert from ponds (man-made and not good for water quality) to wetlands (more diverse than coral reefs and wonderful for filtering water). – Stroud Preserve
To which I responded –
Thanks for the contact. I should have known better than to use the term ‘pond’ so loosely!
As for this little ‘gem’, it can be found in the larger of the two dam areas near 39°56’49” N 75°39’12” W, the upper one, walking up the dirt road…
Has anyone else Found something Odd within the Preserve?
I know, I LOST a lens cap a couple of years back, but…
What have you found?
April 8, 2015 – I volunteered at the Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, helping in their studies of Shamona Creek for science class. During the first session of the morning, while waiting for the students to arrive, I noticed a discarded car battery, laying with 10 feet of the creek.
Some images taken along Struble Trail in Downingtown, Chester County PA.
Some images taken along Struble Trail in Downingtown, Chester County PA.
Some images taken along Struble Trail in Downingtown, Chester County PA.
Some images taken along Struble Trail in Downingtown, Chester County PA.
Some images taken along Struble Trail in Downingtown, Chester County PA.
How many faces can you find?
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I am in the process of renovating three 30-year-old bathrooms in our house, and was wondering how I might recycle the sinks, toilets, tubs and tiles.
So I posted to my wall on Facebook, within minutes the Downingtown Borough answered –
“We do not have a recycling program for construction debris. You would have to contact a private hauling company or check with the Chester County Solid Waste Authority“
Very quick response!
They also suggested that I try Uwchlan Township and Home Eclective.
I had never heard of Home Eclective, but after a quick look at their Facebook page, I will need to revisit!
I went back to my Task, and on to the Uwchlan Township website to see if I could find any answers, and found that their Trash & Recycling page is much like the Downingtown page.
At the moment, Uwchlan Township does not have a Facebook or Twitter account to follow, but “Coming Soon“!
Both the Downingtown and Uwchlan pages reference heavily the Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA), and I have also referenced them in the past in “eWaste Recycling in Downingtown“.
The unfortunate part, Chester County Solid Waste Authority, has NOT updated their Facebook page since October 26, 2012.
Fortunately, the CCSWA does have a website!
I was able to find a list of “Recycling Sites for Construction Demolition/Land Clearing Debris“, but still no direct mention of sinks, toilets, tubs, and tiles.
I have used their contact page to ask about my recycling questions, and await a response.
In the mean time, while on the CCSWA site, I decided to look up this year’s “Household Hazardous Waste Disposal” calendar, but it still has not been posted.
If you happen to know anything that might help, please feel free to contact me!
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Links
- “The Largest Toilet Recycling Yard on Earth”
- “Toilet graveyard a boon for recyclers” by Josh Green
- “How to Recycle a Toilet” by Shelley Frost
- “How to Throw Away a Toilet” by Susan Paretts, Demand Media
- “How to Dispose of Your Old Toilet or Re-Use it”
Update
March 3 2015 – As mentioned above/earlier, I sent Contact Request via the Chester County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) Website, and I have already gotten a response!
“You may want to contact the “Restore” on Lancaster Avenue next to Amelia’s supermarket east of Coatesville to see if they would be interested in any of those items. There is also one in Kennett Square.” – Nancy J. Fromnick, Chester County Recycling Coordinator, CCSWA
This would be great if the stuff that I had were really reusable.
“Restore” seems to be an off-shoot of Habitat For Humanity of Chester County, and has a local Facebook Page, and can be found at 1853 Lincoln Hwy E Coatesville, PA 19320.
I do have ‘stuff’ that could be reused in construction, that I over bought on, and can easily be re-used, but the stuff that I have, is beyond the point of helping in its present form.
So Builders and Contractors, if you got some Odds and Ends in your Inventory, and want to put it to good use, Restore seems to be a good bet!
Quotes
“Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.” – Mark Twain