Dispose Image Paper For Free

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Printed photos can't be recycled with regular paper waste due to the materials in them. In most locations (without specialised facilities), the only method to dispose of modern film and printed photographs is through landfill. Therefore, it makes sense to try and get as much out of your prints as you can ? reuse them!

If you live in an area where your curbside recycler accepts photographs printed on newer photo paper, you can toss them in the recycling bin when you no longer want them. Otherwise, reuse is your only eco-friendly option for recycling old pictures.

Water. Soak a confidential document in water for long enough and it will eventually become completely unreadable. If you don't have too many documents to destroy, place a couple of sheets of paper inside a resealable plastic bag and fill it up with water.

Glossy paper is accepted in all local recycling programs, provided the paper does not have a plastic coating. If the glossy paper is easy to tear, it should be ok. If you're not sure, it's better to be safe and dispose of it in the garbage.

Since most photo centers no longer use chemical film processing methods, the majority of those matte digital prints you order from big-box stores and pharmacies can also be recycled with other mixed paper.

Put paper into a large bucket with water and soak it for at least 15 minutes. Some people advise even 24 hours. Then use a paint mixing drill to shred the documents to pieces. After that, drain the leftovers, let them dry (optional), and throw them away.