Recycling

Whenever Norman began the curbside recycling I thought it was so neat and I was really excited. Of course I hardly ever used it like most people I knew. I always planned to, but it really just slipped my mind and the big green tub ended up somwhere in the backyard. The few times I did use it were generally for newpapers, phone books and end-of-the-semester folder cleanout (those are the most amazing days!). Lately, however, I have really gotten into the whole recycling thing. It has almost become second nature for me to put everything allowed into that tub. Beofre I throw anything in the trash I stop and decide if it can be recycled and it very often can. I am quite proud of myself, although there are times when walking into the garage seems like such a difficult task that I decide saving the planet just isn't worth that grueling walk. But progress is progress. My biggest question is why cardboard is not allowed in the recycling? We have to take a trip to the recycling center on a weekly basis to take cardboard and I don't even bother with the small boxes (i.e. crackers, pop tarts). If those could go in my tub I could probably eliminate at least half of what use to go in the trash can. At that point I would probably have to pay the $3 charge to get another tub because as of today mine is already full and doesn't get picked up until Thursday. Huh, maybe I already need another one. Yay for me, the new recycling queen!