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Twist ties, staples and fasteners

How to extend the life of twist ties, staples and other fasteners

Screws and nails

Bread ties

Staples

Wire twist ties

Rubber bands

Examples of fasteners

  • Twist ties and elastics
  • Staples
  • Thumb tacks and paper clips
  • Buttons and safety pins
  • Hooks
  • Bread tags
  • Nails, screws, nuts and bolts (double bag and tied closed before disposing)

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of fasteners depending on whether they are usable or unusable.

Usable fasteners

  • Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating

Reuse fasteners where possible.

Unusable fasteners

  • Put into your black cart

Put broken and unusable fasteners into your black cart as garbage.

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