How Do You Dispose Of Window Blinds?
How Do You Dispose Of Window Blinds?
If your old blinds are 100% aluminum, you can take them to a tip or recycling center that accepts aluminum. It is critical to understand that many recycling centers will require you to disassemble your aluminum blinds before recycling them.
This means that you will need to remove the slats from the head rail and foot rail, as well as any brackets attached to the blinds. It is also important for you to remember that some recycling centers will not recycle aluminum blinds at all because their size and weight can be too much hassle for them.
It is important for you to understand this before attempting a recycling center pickup. If your old blinds are not made of 100% aluminum, they will likely contain vinyl, cloth, or plastic parts (such as pulls) that cannot be recycled with aluminum and must be disposed of properly.
The best way to dispose of the blinds is to call a professional window and door service, who will dispose of the blinds for you. This service may be at an additional cost, but it will ensure that your blinds go to the right place. Many windows and door services also offer recycling services as well, so you may choose to simply end up donating them.
If you don’t wish to hire a window and door service or donate your old blinds, one option is to recycle them through your local municipality’s curbside pickup program.
This service will likely charge you a small fee per item that needs sorting. Another option is to sell them on Craigslist, eBay, or another selling site. This gives you the option of making a little bit of extra money by getting rid of your old blinds.