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Safe and Responsible Disposal of Your Old Hot Tub Cover

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jessica

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So you’ve found the perfect new hot tub cover (http://www NULL.hottubcoverscanada NULL.ca/) for your hot tub. You old cover is heavy and waterlogged, and ready for the dump. But is a landfill the best way to dispose of it? There may be a better way.

First, can you reuse your old hot tub cover (http://www NULL.hottubcoverscanada NULL.ca/)?

Back in September we covered some creative ways to reuse your old hot tub cover. We suggested using it to transport something across water, or to cut a boogie board out of it, or even to reuse the foam as insulation somewhere else. Reusing it is definitely more environmentally friendly than throwing it away, and if you can find a new use for it you’ll be saving money you would have spent on something else.

If you’re not a do-it-yourselfer, or have no reason to reuse it, can you recycle it?

Yes, you absolutely can recycle parts of it, if you take it apart and separate the different materials. You can cut the seam with a box cutter, open the zippers, and pull out the foam insulation and metal stiffeners. Cut up the vinyl and any plastic vapour barrier (http://www NULL.hottubcoverscanada NULL.ca/our-spa-covers NULL.html) that still exists between the vinyl and the foam (vapour barrier (http://www NULL.hottubcoverscanada NULL.ca/our-spa-covers NULL.html) tends to break down over time). Cut the foam into smaller pieces and bag it. The metal pieces can be taken to a metal recycling facility and usually recycled for free (metal recycling is usually available at or near your local landfill. This vinyl and foam may be able to be recycled in your area, or it may need to go in the garbage bin.

Check with your municipality for local landfill information and recycling initiatives.

If you’re unable to reuse or recycle a hot tub cover (http://www NULL.hottubcoverscanada NULL.ca/) for any reason, should you just throw it out?

As with most items these days, it is usually preferable if you can find a way to reuse it or recycle it in some fashion. If this is not possible, your local landfill will likely accept it as waste material.

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What to do with old hot tubs and hot tub covers?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jessica

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Has your old hot tub finally given up the ghost? Has your hot tub cover (http://www NULL.hottubcoverscanada NULL.ca/) been stepped on one too many times? What now? What on earth can you do with that old hot tub or hot tub cover (http://www NULL.hottubcoverscanada NULL.ca/)?

Never fear, we are here to help you out with some creative ideas for transforming them into something fabulous!

Old Hot Tubs:
With a bit of elbow grease, an old hot tub can be turned into an in-ground or above-ground water feature. For an in-ground feature, just remove the hot-tub shell from the casing, and disconnect the pump. Dig a big hole, and put the hot tub shell in it (you may want to get a few friends to help you out with this part!). It’s important to make sure that the shell is level, or your pond may look a bit higgledy-piggledy once it’s filled with water! You’ll need to get a proper pond-liner, and a pump and filtration system. Next comes the fun part. Landscape the area around your new pond, and add plants, fish and maybe even the brightest plastic flamingo you can find.

Be creative, and make all your neighbours jealous. Want to save yourself some work? How about an above-ground feature instead? Just leave the hot tub in its housing, and leave the shovel in the garage.

Old Hot Tub Covers:
Now that you’ve turned your old hot tub into a beautiful pond, what can you do with your old hot tub cover (http://www NULL.hottubcoverscanada NULL.ca/)? This one is a little trickier. One option is to take it apart and use the foam for floating purposes.

It can be used to transport something across water, or if you have an adventurous young person around, they to make a homemade boogie board.

Creative do-it-yourselfers can also use the foam in hot tub covers for insulation, and the waterproof cover for something else around the yard. Perhaps to shelter bikes, your barbeque, or some outdoor equipment that would normally be exposed to the elements during the winter months.

**Remember that we aren’t landscaping experts! We recommend you consult a landscaper or a company that specializes in ponds before you start tearing up the lawn (especially if your significant other is averse to the idea of a mud pit in the front yard!)

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