Not only are they not recyclable, but hoses, much like plastic bags, cause big problems for sorting facilities across the U.S. When placed in curbside recycle carts and transported to these facilities, hoses often get lodged in trucks, wrapped around gears and get tangled in conveyor belts.
What can I do with old garden hoses?
Some uses for an old garden hose include weaving it into a base for a chair, bench, or bunk bottom. You may think of ways to use an upcycled garden hose as protection for plants, shrubs, and trees from weed eaters and other mechanical lawn tools. Some use garden hose pieces for staking a tree.
Does a hose go in the recycle bin?
Don’t Put It in Recycling
The number one thing you don’t want to do with an old garden hose is put it in the recycling bin. It can muck things up. In the recycling world, garden hoses are what are known as “tanglers.” Tanglers include hoses, along with ropes, chains, and cords.
