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A grim subject, but of important architectural significance. Following decades of discussion and well over 1,000 deaths, a committee within the San Francisco area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission has approved some of the funds needed to build a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge. A first step, through an early one for sure, as the Marian Independent Journal reports that the committee only agreed to include $5 million of the $45 million needed. The group will hunt for funding among private donors or through federal and state government channels. Once the money is available, the report continues, the large net will take roughly 18 months to install. Here’s a bit about its design:

The barrier plan calls for a net extending 20 feet below and 20 feet from the side of the span. The net would be made from stainless steel cable and would collapse slightly if someone jumped in, making it difficult to get out, bridge officials said.

…The district had also considered glass panels and fencing along the bridge walkways, but that was deemed to pose too much of an impact on aesthetics.

The Golden Gate has long been a specific draw for people wanting to commit suicide, so much so that a documentary about the subject, The Bridge, was made back in 2006.

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Reader Sarah submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer:

The consolidation of knives between my boyfriend and I has some undesirables. I would like to get rid of them but am not sure how. Also, what is the best way to transport? Thanks so much.

You have a few options when getting rid of knives. (And, since you said the knives were “undesirables,” I’m assuming you mean they are not in good enough condition to be used safely by anyone.)

First, check your local phone book or Google to see if there is a professional knife sharpener or repairer in your area. These people will often take old knives because they can re-purpose them in their work or repair and sell them. They might also have additional ideas for you.

If you have some time, a second option is to learn what type of blade you have and sell its metal for scrap. Most kitchen knife blades are made of iron, steel, or a mixture of metals and carbon. (Some newer knives are made of titanium, but I doubt you’re interested in getting rid of any of those.) A scrap metal shop might take your knives regardless of the specific type of metal its blade includes. You’re not likely to get much money for the blade, but you can be assured that if a scrap metal shop buys it that it will be recycled in some way.

Finally, if you live in an area without these services, my knife skills class instructor recommended that you wrap it in butcher paper, then bubble wrap, and tape it up in an appropriately sized cardboard box. After you’ve made a package of the knife, simply toss it into the trash. The package will keep the knife from inadvertently injuring someone during transportation to the dump. If you need to carry knives to a knife sharpener or scrap metal shop, you can use a similar treatment.

Thank you, Sarah, for submitting your question for our Ask Unclutterer column. Also, be sure to check out the comments to learn of other ways our readers have disposed of knives in the past.

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