/*
Theme Name: Carbide Recyclers
Theme URI: https://example.com/
Author: Carbide Recyclers
Description: A fast, accessible service website for a West Coast carbide and scrap metal buyer.
Version: 1.7.5
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: carbide-recyclers
*/
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