i also am an avid recycler, i recycle everything pretty much. i reuse, pass on, share, refurbish, the usual things that go to the recycle center does, paper, metal, plastic, glass. i send scraps to whom ever i can convince to take them (although i use lots myself after awhile they can get pretty overwhelming if i've really been quilting alot) i hook rugs, crochet fabric bags, applique, i use fabric (homemade from scraps of course) shopping bags, the kids have found some pretty creative uses for empty thread spools, paper towel tubes hold bindings, boxes get decoupaged with fabric to make unique treasure boxes, electronics and cell phones go to veteran organizations to benifit military families. , old towels are good 'stuffing' for potholders, the list does go on and on, the good news...we only have 1 bag of actual trash go out ever 1or 2 weeks...