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Synthetic strings and twines

How to extend the life of synthetic string and twine

Synthetic string and twine

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of string and twine depending on whether they are reusable or unusable.

Reusable spools of string and twine

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

Reuse spools of string and twine if possible.


Unusable spools of string and twine

  • Put into your black cart

Put unusable synthetic and plastic string and twine into your black cart as garbage.