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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: CLKD on January 03, 2022, 03:10:34 PM

Title: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: CLKD on January 03, 2022, 03:10:34 PM
I am investigating sending off my old candles,  no longer required, to a company in Exeter.  They melt down and recycle the wax as well as recycling the glass/metal containers so one doesn't have to bother about separating those.

Hopefully we will get to Devon soon - I have several friends to visit so can make a trip to Exeter with my stash.  In the Bath area is a drop off point but I can't find anywhere else in the UK.  A question I will ask.

Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: Taz2 on January 03, 2022, 06:43:06 PM
It's a great thing to do. I just post mine via Royal Mail if it's the Recycled Candle Co. you're talking about?

Taz x  :)
Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: CLKD on January 03, 2022, 06:45:08 PM
In Exeter - DH looked up the Royal Mail costs, if we can take ours when we visit Devon : otherwise posting is the option  8)
Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: Taz2 on January 03, 2022, 06:58:26 PM
If you check the measuremts on royal mail site then you can keep costs low. When are you off to Devon? Have a good time. The Sidmouth option drop-off makes for easier parking I would think.
Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: CLKD on January 03, 2022, 08:37:56 PM
Tnx for that.  We haven't planned a date - yet.  We crave the coast so may base ourselves in Barnstable.  Will look at the weather 4cast next week and book ahead. 
Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: Taz2 on January 03, 2022, 10:37:55 PM
Oh I thought you were going South. North is lovely. If you crave the coast why not stay on the coast? Some beautiful places.

 :)
Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: CLKD on January 04, 2022, 10:18:39 AM
We have friends near Barnstable to visit, anxiety allowing.  My plan is to travel down to a Hotel that I have found then contact them if I feel well enough.  In the meantime we can travel around without pressure from others, hence taking the candle wax with us.  No date fixed but the Plan is there ;-)
Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: Taz2 on January 04, 2022, 02:33:19 PM
Thats a really good way to do it in order to keep anxiety under control.  :)
Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: CLKD on January 04, 2022, 02:40:37 PM
It's the best way for us.  That way I don't have to justify ....

I now have a large box of candles ready to take and have told my neighbour who uses lots that should she want, she can add hers to the box.
Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: Taz2 on January 04, 2022, 02:51:55 PM
You could set yourself up as a collection point!
Title: Re: Recycling candles and wax
Post by: CLKD on January 04, 2022, 04:02:45 PM
 ;D.   :thankyou:  an idea to keep in mind.