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Kensmom
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Posted: February 26, 2009 10:34 PM

I hate to send it to a landfill.  Can carpet be recycled or used for something else?
JanicePlimpton
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Posted: March 2, 2009 3:10 PM

RE: what can i do with old carpet
I was just posting something similar about carpet recycling but then I noticed a new article that this site just put out on the subject. I am not sure how to leave a link in this box but I will try. www.findanyfloor.com/article/Recyc...

 

Anyway it was a really good article on the subject and then I found a whole section on carpet recycling in their green site at the green tab at the top of this website.

 

Anyway, I hope it helps. Now I jsut need to figure out how to measure my carpet area. I have tried figuring out on my own but realize I am a good housewife, not a carpet estimator. It is all about square feet, square yards, etc. Can't I just estimate the carpet by saying to them it is a normal size bedroom and they tell me, ok all you need is X, Y or Z.
Kensmom
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Posted: March 2, 2009 9:16 PM

RE: what can i do with old carpet
Thanks, that article was really helpful.  I will also check out the section on the green site that you mentioned.  Oh, and for measuring your carpets, did you check out their flooring estimator tool?  www.findanyfloor.com/FloorEstimato...

It's really easy to use.  You just put in your room's measurements and it will tell you how much flooring you need.  I used it when we redid the hardwood in our living room earlier this year and it was really helpful.  Thanks for anwering my question!
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