When some people think of composting, they conjure up a farm with a large hole where all the garbage goes. Although you can compost by simply digging a hole in the ground, this may not be feasible for homeowners with a small garden. As such, these homeowners tend to assume that composting would not benefit them and that there would be no way to go about it. The truth is you can actually compost on a small scale using plastic pallets.

Recycling scrap metal means keeping it out of landfills and reducing the need to harvest virgin materials for new metals. Some metals like copper are very valuable and can fetch a high price from a recycling yard, although everyday metals such as tin can also mean getting money for your cans and other such pieces. Before you do show up at a recycling facility with a truckload of metal or other items, note a few questions to ask or check on their website so you're prepared for what to expect.