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Rain barrels
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I'm looking for some used barrels that would be good to make rain barrels. Probably food grade barrels would be best. I found a source of 55 gallon drums for $15 but I'd like to find a cheaper sour…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Almquist Mar 25.

used plastic drums
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Does anyone know where I can get used plastic drums that I can make rain barrels out of? A source closest to the west side of Cleveland would be best?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Beau Daane Mar 8.

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Robert Almquist replied to Annabel Khouri's discussion 'Call for questions!'

I've had people tell me it is too expensive to recycle cardboard. Is it true that it is a money losing process to recycle cardboard?

April 28

Robert Almquist commented on Robert Almquist's blog post 'Useable chemicals'

Thanks I'll check out Ohio By-Product Synergy. I don't know how this works but I uploaded two MSDS for the material and added two photos pf the material. I guess that is what is shown below. DampProofing SB MSDS.pdf5000 SB MSDS.pdf

April 13

Annabel Khouri commented on Robert Almquist's blog post 'Useable chemicals'

This is a great place to share this information! You may also want to check out the Ohio By-Product Synergy Network.

April 13

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Useable chemicals

Is this a good place to list useable excess chemicals that people have? I am working with a business in Lorain County that has extra drums of concrete waterproofer. Also do people know of any local waste exchanges? I'll check again at Ohio Materials…

April 13

Robert Almquist replied to Robert Almquist's discussion 'Rain barrels'

No, I think he misunderstood what I was looking for. I'll have to figure out how to go back and see that post if I can. Thanks, I'll check out the local food thing and workshops. I want to get the drums cheap (hopefully free), make them into rain ba…

March 25

Annabel Khouri replied to Robert Almquist's discussion 'Rain barrels'

Robert, did any of the sources that Beau shared pan out? Here's another option - this is an older posting on Local Food Cleveland, but might be worth a call. There are also lots of rain barrel workshops coming up around Earth Day that might be wort…

March 25

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Rain barrels

March 25

Robert Almquist replied to Victoria's discussion 'Call for Speakers and Sponsors'

A couple of weeks ago Ohio EPA's office in Twinburg started using a composter that we bought. It is basically a drum on a stand so you can turn it. It currently is in use in our garage. Seems good so far. Lots of coffee grounds in there.

March 25

Beau Daane replied to Robert Almquist's discussion 'used plastic drums'

Check out www.cuyahogaswd.org, under the Business tab the "Recycling Directory for Business and Industry" has the follow listed as recyclers of barrels and drums: Barrels & Drums ADVANCE IRON & METAL CO., INC. 7007 Quincy Avenue Cleveland, OH 44104…

March 8

Annabel Khouri replied to Robert Almquist's discussion 'used plastic drums'

The NORTHERN OHIO FOOD TERMINAL houses a large segment of northern Ohio's wholesale food industry, covering an area of 34 acres from E. 37th to E. 40th streets between Woodland and Orange avenues. More

March 8

Robert Almquist replied to Robert Almquist's discussion 'used plastic drums'

Thanks. What is the food terminal?

March 8

jeri leigh siss replied to Robert Almquist's discussion 'used plastic drums'

Someone told me just last week that there is a guy at the food terminal that makes/sells grape juice for wine that is often giving them away. Not sure exactly who that is or how often it happens, but that might be something to look into....

March 8

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used plastic drums

Does anyone know where I can get used plastic drums that I can make rain barrels out of? A source closest to the west side of Cleveland would be best?

March 8

Robert Almquist is now a member of Zero Waste Northeast Ohio

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