Kitchen Sinks

Sinks come in many of the same materials as countertops, and the same pros and cons apply for these materials when used for sinks.

• If you do select the same material for sink and countertop, it might be possible to fashion it out of the same piece of material, which eliminates seams that can harbor bacteria and cause leaks.
• Your countertop choice may limit the type of sink you can install.Countertops made from a single material throughout, such as concrete, stone or solid surface, allow for undermounted sinks. Undermounted sinks make cleanup easier by eliminating the lip present in most surface mount styles. Countertops with a surface of one material and a different base, such as laminate or linoleum, require surface mounting sink styles.



• Find cast iron sinks at building salvage yards to save money and create "instant history" or match the period of your kitchen. Both cast iron and stainless steel sinks, which are also available used, are also recyclable.

Under kitchen sink

• Make recycling convenient by creating a recycle center in your kitchen, and by placing recycling bins in other areas of the home where recyclable materials are generated such as the home office.



• Your recycling center can include a bin for general recyclables such as paper, plastic, aluminum and glass; as well as a lidded container for food scraps and food-soiled paper.
• Find a food scrap collection container that works for you. There are many styles on the market today, or a plastic storage container or a big coffee can that you already own also work well. Empty the container regularly into your yard debris cart.
• Compostable bags are one way to make food scrap recycling clean and convenient. Simply line your container with a bag and when it fills up, throw the bag and the scraps in your yard waste cart. Look for bags approved for use by Cedar Grove Composting at local retailers.