It takes only a few extra moments to sort our paper, cardboard, bottles, and cans, yet those small efforts add up over time. None of us can do everything, but all of us can do something. Recycling is a simple reminder that caring for our communities and our planet often begins with small, everyday choices.

We feel so good every week when we bring our recycling to the local facility. They provide gigantic bins for all types of recycling from bottles to bags, batteries, and anything you need to dispose of. For us at These Days with Devon we have:

**Town of Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (or Transfer station as many call them now)**

Here in Wellesley, most people simply call it the **RDF**.
It's located on Great Plain Avenue and is where residents bring:
Recycling
Household trash
Yard waste
Scrap metal
Textiles
Certain special disposal items
Reusable household goods through the "Take-It-or-Leave-It" area.
One of the nicest features is the **Reusables Area**, where residents can donate and pick up usable household items, helping keep things out of the waste stream. It's run with the help of volunteers and has become a beloved community

Five Things You Might Not Know You Can Recycle — And Why Recycling Still Matters

We know that paper, cardboard, glass bottles, and aluminum cans can be recycled. However, many people are surprised to learn that a number of everyday items can also be kept out of landfills and given a second life. While recycling alone won't solve all of our environmental problems, it remains one of the easiest ways each of us can make a positive difference.

Here are five items you may not realize can often be recycled:

Textiles

Old clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, towels, and linens don't necessarily belong in the trash. Many communities and organizations accept textiles for reuse or recycling, helping reduce waste while supporting charitable causes.

2. Electronics

Computers, printers, televisions, cell phones, and other electronic devices often contain materials that can be recovered and reused. Many municipalities and retailers offer electronics recycling programs.

3. Batteries

Batteries should never be tossed into the regular trash. Rechargeable batteries, lithium batteries, and even some household batteries can often be recycled through local collection programs.

4. Scrap Metal

Items such as bicycles, metal shelving, tools, cookware, and lawn equipment may contain valuable metals that can be recycled rather than sent to a landfill.

5. Certain Plastics

While not all plastics are accepted everywhere, many communities recycle a wider variety of plastic containers than people realize. Checking local guidelines can help ensure these materials are properly sorted and recycled.

Why Recycling Still Matters

Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduces the amount of material sent to landfills, saves energy, and can help lower pollution. Perhaps most importantly, it reminds us that small everyday actions matter.

No single person can solve environmental challenges alone. However, when communities work together and make thoughtful choices, those efforts add up. Whether it's recycling an old cell phone, donating clothing, or properly disposing of batteries, every small step contributes to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

The next time you're about to throw something away, it may be worth asking one simple question: Could this be recycled instead?

Here are some towns that are providing ample ways to recycle!