How to extend the life of rubber bands, staples and fasteners
Examples of fasteners
- Elastic and rubber bands
- Staples
- Thumb tacks and paper clips
- Buttons and safety pins
- Hooks
- 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
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Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating
Reuse fasteners where possible.
Unusable fasteners
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Put into your black cart
Put broken and unusable fasteners into your black cart as garbage.