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Tuscarawas County Recycling and Reuse Guide

1. Nike Factory Store 549 South Chillocothe Rd 321 Aurora Ohio 44202 Call them for more information 330 995 3080 The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 23 Appendix B Styrofoam Recycling Accepts packaging Styrofoam No food containers or containers that had food in them Facility Address Phone Hours Alliance Recycling Center 15969 River St NE Alliance 330 821 8057 Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm Sat 8am 12pm Jackson Recycling Station 5717 Wales Ave NW Massillon 330 833 7365 Mon Fri 9am 5pm www jacksonrecycling org Sat 8am 3pm S Slesnick Company 700 3rd St SE Canton 330 454 5101 Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm Packaging Peanuts Recycling Accepted at the following locations Facility Address Phone Hours Alliance Recycling Center 15969 River St NE Alliance 330 821 8057 Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm Sat 8am 12pm Jackson Recycling Station 5717 Wales Ave NW 330 833 7365 Mon Fri 9am 5pm www jacksonrecycling org Sat 8am 3pm Perry Township Recycling Station 5075 Southway St SW Canton 330 833 2141 Mon 10am 6pm www perrytwp com Tues Thurs Sat 8am 2pm Fri 9am 5pm S Slesnick Company 700 3rd St SE Canton 330 454 5101 Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm The UPS Store only accept Styrof
2. gt e Appliances containing Freon Visit www bestbuy com recycle for full details BEST BUY the BEST BUY logo the tag design BESTBUY COM and GEEK SQUAD are trademarks of BBY Solutions Inc 2009 Best Buy All rights reserved 38127 The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 26 Appendix B Used Motor Oil Contact each business for more information You can also contact your local auto store or garage to see if they accept used motor oil or any other automotive fluids Business Phone Notes Hours Advance Auto Parts 740 922 0116 Up to 5 gallons week Mon Sat 7 30am 9pm 1720 Commerce Dr Uhrichsville Sun 9am 7pm www advanceautoparts com M amp G Automotive Service 330 343 2422 No limit Must be oil only not mixed with Mon Fri 8am 5pm 2615 N Wooster Ave Dover anything else Marstrell Auto Parts 740 498 6333 No limit Mon Fri 8am 5 30pm 592 E Canal St Newcomerstown Sat 8am 2 30pm Monro Muffler Brake amp Service 330 339 1466 Up to 10 gallons at a time Also accepts Mon Fri 7 30am 7pm 214 S Broadway New Philadelphia used antifreeze and car parts i e rotors Sat 7 30am 6pm exhaust shocks starters alternators intakes struts etc Used Antifreeze Cont
3. A Resident s Guide to Reducing Reusing amp Recycling e Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District 800 678 9839 www timetorecycle org STARK TUSCARAWAS WAYNE JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 9918 Wilkshire Blvd NE Bolivar OH 44612 330 874 2258 800 678 9839 330 874 2449 FAX www timetorecycle org district timetorecycle or David Held Erica Wright Christi Allen Executive Director Treasurer Executive Secretary August 2010 Dear Resident The Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District District and the Tuscarawas County Commissioners would like to thank all residents who have participated in the District s past Household Hazardous Waste HHW Collection programs We would like to inform all residents that instead of having an HHW Collection in 2010 the District is mailing this Recycling amp Reuse Guide to every household of Tuscarawas County Household hazardous waste describes hazardous waste generated at households The Ohio Administrative Code exempts household hazardous waste from being managed in accordance with hazardous waste regulations This exemption also applied to the District who collected that household hazardous waste However the exemption is not extended to waste generated at schools universities farms churches doctors dentists government facilities non profit organizations hospitals commercial businesses or manufacturing faciliti
4. Peanut Butter Jars Household Cleaners Premium Water Bottles Milk Jugs Sauce Jars Mouthwash Bottles Soup Jars Peanut Butter Containers Vegetable Jars Soda Sports Drink Bottles Shampoo Conditioner Bottles Water Bottles Aluminum Cans Steel Cans Beer Cans Any Food Can Energy Drink Cans Pet Food Cans Juice Cans Soup Cans Soda Cans Tuna Cans Vegetable Cans Lids from Glass Jars amp Containers Page 21 Appendix B Yard Waste Collection Sites Accepted Yard Waste Materials Grass Leaves Branches Stumps Shrubs Unacceptable Materials Business Waste Railroad Ties Wooden Furniture Treated Wood Plastic Bags Trash There is no charge to drop off yard waste materials at the following community drop off locations These drop offs are only to be used by residents of Tuscarawas County no materials from businesses will be accepted Call 800 678 9839 for more information Community Location Address Hours Dennison Village Village Garage Welch St 24 hour drop off container Dover City Vacant lot across from Light Plant Broadway St 24 hour drop off container Gnadenhutten Village Village Garage West Main St 24 hour drop off container Lawrence Township Township Office 10867 Industrial Pkwy NW 24 hour drop off container Newcomerstown Village Street Department 210 S College St Mon Sat During daylight hours Strasburg Village Village Garage Railroad Ave Mon Sat During daylight hours Tire Recycling Accept
5. min volume requirements 3 cubic ft e Too small e Material is too dry Moisten and turn pile e Lack of nitrogen Add nitrogen such as manure blood meal grass clippings e Lack of oxygen Turn pile more frequently To receive a Backyard Composting Guide contact the District at 800 678 9839 or look under Publications on the District s website at Worm Bin Composting Page 2 What do I do with compost now that I have it There are many uses for your finished compost Compost is ideal for gardens flower beds household plants and trees Gardeners recommend using compost as a mulch or mixing it into top soil as a soil amendment Benefits of Mulching with Compost e Reduces moisture loss from the soil surface e Helps control weeds e Reduces soil erosion on slopes e Helps maintain soil temperatures e Dark material beautifies planting areas Benefits of Mixing Compost into the Soil e Loosens heavy clay soils e Aerates heavy clay soils e Improves soil capacity to hold water and nutrients e Reduces soil compaction e Provides valuable nutrients for plant growth e Attracts earthworms and other microbes that benefit gardens and flower beds In the Garage There are many materials such as batteries paint motor oil antifreeze tires and cleaning supplies that we use to enhance our lives Although these items serve a definite purpose many of them could be hazardous to the environment or to yo
6. amp recycling options to support you when you are done with your product Online Trade in no matter where you bought your item visit www bestbuy com tradein and get an estimate of what your item is worth If the estimate is acceptable you can print out a free mailing label and send your item in A gift card or check for a lesser value will be mailed within about 2 weeks See website for full program details Online Store Store Online Product Trade in Trade in Recycle Recycle No Receipt With Best Required Buy Receipt pods X ax OK TX care Monitors sare Monitors Disa Coners x x Disiram x x x Viseanecmne x x x awsm x x ers revisao neres x x x ome sero reens x x X Computers Mi meaa oros x x x AwoRaonecnem x x x rass EN Major Appliances TV amp Appliance Pickup amp Haul away programs a a Trade in amp Recycling To find an estimate of the amount Best Buy might pay go to www BestBuy com tradein All items must be in good working condition The condition documentation and accessories that you specify can affect the estimate provided The amount actually paid upon trade in will depend on our evaluation of a number of factors such as condition product s age product s specifications documentation etc Online and in store estimates may vary from each other You are responsible for removing any data from your device before p
7. Agency Engineer s Office Health Department Job amp Family Services 330 365 3240 330 339 2616 330 308 6670 330 339 6648 330 343 5555 330 339 7791 Ohio Department of Transportation Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Regional Planning Commission Sheriff s Office Soil amp Water Conservation District Tuscarawas Parks 330 786 3100 614 644 3020 330 365 3246 330 339 2000 330 339 7976 330 365 3278 The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 34 Appendix E Websites Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District www timetorecycle or Helps manage the waste produced by residents through collection recycling and educational programs America Recycles Day www americarecyclesday org Make the pledge to recycle and buy recycled products Association of Ohio Recyclers AOR WWww aor omex com A non profit trade organization founded in 1989 promoting waste reduction reuse and recycling Battery Council International BCI www batterycouncil org A not for profit organization whose mission is to promote the interests of the international lead acid battery industry Craigs List www craigslist org A centralized network of online communities
8. Glass Products Dry newspaper inserts cardboard telephone books catalogues cereal boxes magazines and junk mail 1 and 2 plastic only plastic containers for soft drinks milk jugs juices distilled water laundry detergents fabric softeners etc Please rinse out all containers and remove caps and lids All other plastics are not accepted at this time Will not accept plastic motor oil containers Soup cans coffee cans soft drink cans fruit amp vegetable cans seafood cans etc Please rinse out all containers Green clear and brown bottles and jars for soft drinks pickles alcoholic beverages mayonnaise etc Please rinse out all containers Page 19 Appendix B Recycling Drop Off Locations Recycling Drop Off Centers Contact the recycling center for more information Location Recycled Fiberized Products 906 Cookson Ave SE New Philadelphia 330 339 4535 Gale s Recycle It 354 Florence Ave Dover 330 343 1555 www galesrecycleit com Kimble Sanitary Landfill 3596 St Rt 39 NW Dover 330 343 1226 S amp M Recycling 1817 E High Ave New Philadelphia 330 339 2328 Items Accepted for Recycling Hours Dry newspaper cardboard telephone books and 24 Hour Drop off junk mail No colored or shiny paper Container Accepts cardboard and office paper Aluminum cans bi metal cans steel cans 1 amp 2 Mon Fri 7am 5pm plastic bottles and brown clear green glass bo
9. a recycling processor If you see your recycler throw recyclables in the landfill contact the Executive Director of the District at 800 678 9839 What is the difference between recyclable and recycled content Recyclable means the material has potential to be recycled but is only recycled after it is collected processed marketed and remanufactured into a new product Recycled content means the product is made out of recyclables that were remanufactured into new products Word About Plastic Recycling There are many types of plastic but only a couple are widely accepted by recyclers in our area Before you recycle a plastic item you must first identify its type You can do this by looking at the bottom of the product where you will likely find a number 1 through 7 set in the familiar triangle shaped recycling symbol Just because a plastic container has a recycling symbol does not mean it can be recycled in the District Many but not all plastics marked 1 and 2 are readily accepted by recyclers in the District while those numbered 3 through 7 are not Plastic Recycling Codes pete and sport drink bottles accepted on a residential basis at this time However just because a container is marked 1 or 2 doesn t mean it s acceptable in the District You need to know exactly what types of containers are accepted by your recycler See Appendix A amp B fora complete list For instance most will accept milk jugs
10. all containers and remove caps and lids All other plastics are not accepted at this time Will not accept plastic motor oil containers Soup cans coffee cans soft drink cans fruit amp vegetable cans seafood cans etc Please rinse out all containers Glass Products Green clear and brown bottles and jars for soft drinks pickles alcoholic beverages mayonnaise etc Please rinse out all containers Gnadenhutten Village Curbside Recycling Program 740 254 4307 Use the blue recycling containers provided Every Wednesday Paper Products Dry newspaper inserts cardboard telephone books catalogues cereal boxes magazines and junk mail Plastic Products remove lids 1 and 2 plastic only plastic containers for soft drinks milk jugs juices distilled water laundry detergents fabric softeners etc Please rinse out all containers and remove caps and lids All other plastics are not accepted at this time Will not accept plastic motor oil containers Aluminum amp Bi Metal Products Glass Products Page 18 Soup cans coffee cans soft drink cans fruit amp vegetable cans seafood cans etc Please rinse out all containers Green clear and brown bottles and jars for soft drinks pickles alcoholic beverages mayonnaise etc Please rinse out all containers A p pendix A Curbside Recycling contact the city village for more information New Philadelphia City Curbside Recyc
11. bookstores Cameras amp Photographic Equipment e Buy durable goods and repair them when possible Refer to the Yellow Pages for Photographic Equipment Repairing e Find out if your local school or university would like a donation of photographic equipment for their art classes or for school newspapers and yearbook clubs Compact Discs Records amp Tapes e Donate recordings to social service agencies or sell the unwanted recordings to local CD music stores You can also check out Swap Tree www swaptree com a website that allows users to swap CD s and movies with other users for free you just pay to ship out your item Clothing e Sell good quality clothes that you no longer want through consignment stores e Donate old clothes to one of the many charities that can reuse or resell them eUse old clothing items children s dress up or rags for Halloween costumes Furniture amp Antiques e Buy durable goods and repair them when possible e Use the services of professional repairers and refinishers when necessary eList your furniture in your local newspaper s classified ad or donate furniture to a non profit organization such as Goodwill or Salvation Army Page 4 Home Building and Decorating Materials amp Tools eInstead of buying a tool that you only need on a few occasions consider renting or borrowing the tool from a rental store neighbor or relative e Create a table runner or placemats
12. counties from pre school to 12th grade These contests are designed to promote recycling awareness Contact the Education Specialists at 800 678 9839 for more information Page 2 The District provides workshops educational materials and technical assistance to help local communities address their specific waste management concerns To learn more about residential programs contact the District s Recycling Coordinator at 800 678 9839 The following programs are available to District communities and residents Recycling Makes Sense Grant Programs The RMS program is an incentive based program that provides funds to municipalities and townships based on the weight of recyclable material collected by the community Thus the more the community recycles the more money they receive The performance standards will be calculated on a quarterly basis however if at the end of the year the program meets the overall target the performance bonus es will be paid retroactively Contact the Districts Grant 800 678 9839 for more information Administrator at Business Outreach The District also provides business and industry with the tools needed to establish waste reduction programs Office Recycling Guide The Office Recycling Guide explains how you can set up a recycling program in your office with information on deciding what paper to recycle setting up a collection program and educating employees Waste Audit Manual T
13. featuring free online classified advertisements Earth Day Network www earthday net Find out about Earth Day events and activities eco information and how to get involved Also includes news and online store Energy Star Program www energystar gov Pollution prevention partnerships that encourage the use of energy efficient equipment to drastically reduce air pollution Freecycle Network www freecycle org A grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving amp getting stuff for free in their own towns Green Home www greenhome com Source for environmentally superior goods services and information Includes house wares apparel pet accessories and yard and garden supplies Keep America Beautiful www kab org Focusing on litter prevention beautification neighborhood revitalization waste reduction and the improvement of local public places Keep Ohio Beautiful www keepohiobeautiful us A state level nonprofit organization empowering individuals and Ohio communities to take greater responsibility for improving the sustainability of our environment through litter prevention beautification and waste reduction Ohio Association of Litter Prevention amp Recycling Professionals OALPRP www oalprp org Statewide organization dedicated to professional development by providing leadership training and networking opportunities to its members Ohio Department of Natural Resources ODNR www dnr s
14. in their catalogues which products contain recycled materials Myth 2 Recycled content products do not have the quality of virgin materials Many people have been using recycled content products for years without even realizing it Recycled content products often share the same performance characteristics as their virgin equivalent These days recycled content products undergo the same stringent testing and exact performance documentation as their virgin counterparts Myth 3 Buying recycled content products is more expensive Many variables affect the price of both virgin and recycled content products In some cases it is true that recycled content products may cost more however they are not inherently more expensive Many recycled products are priced competitively with their non recycled counterparts Contamination Contamination is material that is placed in a curbside bin or recycling drop off site that is not recyclable Excess amounts of contamination can increase recycling costs or cause drop off sites to close See Appendix A amp B for a list of materials that can be recycled in curbside and drop off programs Page 5 Did you Know This symbol is used to designate that the product A is made of materials that can be recycled Remember not all products with this symbol can be recycled in the District A This symbol is used on products and packages that were made from recycled ma
15. old product into something new For example yardwaste leaves grass clippings brush and flowers can be turned into compost a nutrient rich material that has many uses in your lawn and garden See Appendix B for a list of composting yardwaste drop off sites Benefits of Recycling V Reduce the need for landfill V Reduce pollution composting reduces the need for fertilizers pesticides and herbicides V Create a valuable end product Composting is a great way to recycle all types of yardwaste right in your backyard Backyard composting recycles your yardwaste decreases the amount of waste thrown away saves you time and energy by eliminating yardwaste and hauling it to the curb or drop off site and provides a free source of compost sometimes called humus a dark nutrient rich material that has many uses Mowing Tips e Mow the lawn when dry to prevent clippings from clumping together on the lawn s surface e If periods of heavy rain prevent you from mowing frequently make sure the clippings are spread evenly as possible over the surface This will allow them to decompose more readily You could also allow the clippings to dry and mow again in a day or two If the quantity of clippings is too great remove and use as a mulch around trees and shrubs or consider composting The Compost Recipe a Building a compost pile is similar to a pot of soup collect a few ingredients mix well add water and stir E occasio
16. sponge so the microorganisms will survive Don t be afraid to use the hose during dry seasons Finally microorganisms need air to survive Use a pitchfork or shovel to turn your pile once or twice every month The more you turn your compost pile the faster it will decompose Yardwaste will decompose if never turned however it will take a very long time With the proper mix of ingredients water and air your compost pile should heat up The average temperature in the center of the pile should be between 90 to 140 Fahrenheit to kill pathogens neutralize insects like flies and help keep weed seeds from germinating A good indication that your pile is working is if you notice some settling in the pile after 4 or 5 days To determine when the compost is finished just look at it and smell it The compost should be dark and crumbly and smell like fresh turned earth and very little of the original materials should be identifiable The compost should be of relatively constant temperature no more than 8 to 10 Fahrenheit above the ambient air temperature and a pH close to 7 Page II Most problems associated with composting have an easy solution Here are some of the typical problems and their solutions AY E ee see e Not enough air Turn pile more frequently e Material too wet Add dry material leaves shredded newspaper etc e Too much nitrogen Add carbon leaves etc Collect more materials
17. vinyl siding The District cannot recycle vinyl siding at this time See Appendix D for a list of construction and demolition debris landfills that will take your vinyl siding Construction amp Demolition Debris Landfills Local C amp D debris landfills accept construction and demolition debris C amp D debris from the public Materials that can be disposed of at these facilities include lumber drywall brick concrete metals plaster windows roofing materials plumbing fixtures electrical wiring heating equipment asphalt insulation and carpeting The facilities cannot accept regular household waste hazardous waste and asbestos Check Appendix D for a complete list of Construction and Demolition Debris Landfills located in the District Rec X Appendix Appendix A Curbside Recycling Appendix B Recycling Drop Offs Yardwaste Collection Sites Tire Recycling Plastic Grocery Bag Recycling Paper Shredding Scrap Metal Propane Tanks Athletic Shoes Styrofoam Recycling Packaging Peanuts Recycling Toner Cartridge Recycling Computer Electronics Recycling Television Recycling Best Buy Trade In Program Used Motor Oil Recycling Used Antifreeze Recycling Used Kerosene amp Heating Oil Appliance Recycling Rechargeable Battery Recycling Cell Phone Recycling Household Batteries Lead Acid Battery Recycling Mercury Disposal Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling Appendix C Donating Reusable Items Instruments Eyeglasses Ap
18. 40 Mon Tues Thurs Fri 10am 6pm 914 11th St NW New Philadelphia Wed Sat 10am 2pm Gale s Recycle It 330 343 1555 Can drop off an appliance with Freon Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 354 Florence Ave Dover and will charge a resident 10 for the www galesrecycleit com removal of the Freon Weaver Appliance 330 852 4555 Approximate Cost In shop 40 60 Mon Fri 8am 5pm 6733 Old Rt 39 NW Sugarcreek Sat 8am 12pm Refrigerator Freezer Recycling Through AEP Ohio If you meet the following criteria you may be eligible to receive 25 for your used refrigerator or freezer 1 You must be an AEP Ohio customer 2 The refrigerator or freezer must be between 10 to 30 cubic feet in size empty and operational at the time of pickup and 3 Used on a full time basis as a secondary unit To sign up call 877 545 4112 or check them out online at www gridsmartohio com The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 28 Appendix B Rechargeable Household Batteries amp Cell Phones In connection with Call 2 Recycle the District will accept the follow items for recycling Rechargeable Batteries Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Lithium Ion Li ion and small Sealed Lead weighing less than 2 lbs PD
19. As batteries camcorders batteries cellular and cordless telephones batteries cordless power tools batteries laptop computers batteries two way radios batteries remote control toys batteries Cell Phones Any size make model digital or analog with or without the battery attached NO cell phone accessories are accepted Check out Call 2 Recycle s website for a complete list of drop offs www call2recycle org Business Waste Management District www timetorecycle org Cell Phones Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Address Phone 800 678 9839 Mon Fri 8 30am 4 30pm Bolivar Contact each business for more information Business Phone 9918 Wilkshire Blvd NE Notes Hours Hours Harbor House division of PFCS 1433 5th St NW New Philadelphia www harbor house com Pissocra Mathias Realty 507 Wabash Ave NW New Philadelphia www pmsold com Cell Phones for Soldiers www cellphonesforsoldiers com 330 343 2778 Ext 216 330 364 7761 No limit to drop off cell phones and it s free of charge Contact the Harbor House for instructions on how to prepare your cell phones before you bring them in No limit to drop off cell phones and it s free of charge Contact Pissocra Mathias Realty for instructions on how to prepare your cell phones before you bring them in Go to their website and click on Find a Drop off Point Put in your zip code to find the closes
20. City 417 417 Franklin Township 27 392 419 Jefferson Township 66 66 Kimble Landfill 57 57 Lawrence Township 289 289 Mill Township 47 47 Oxford Township 56 240 296 Sandy Township 107 107 Uhrichsville City 199 199 Washington Township 20 20 Wayne Township 41 41 CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAMS in tons Recyclables Yardwaste Tires TOTAL Baltic Village 22 22 OTHER DISTRICT PROGRAMS in tons Recyclables Yardwaste Tires TOTAL Business Route 210 210 Cardboard Route 312 312 Rick Norman Handicapped Route 28 28 School Programs 98 98 Tire Program 105 105 DROPOFF PROGRAMS in tons Recyclables TOTAL Lawrence Township New Philadelphia City 146 146 CURBSIDE PROGRAMS in tons Recyclables Yardwaste Tires TOTAL Bolivar Village 28 114 142 Dover City 190 190 Gnadenhutten Village 108 240 348 New Philadelphia City 223 719 942 Strasburg Village 35 35 Sugarcreek Village 74 239 107 Tuscarawas Village 22 22 TOTAL in tons Includes glass aluminum cans paper cardboard 1 amp 2 plastics steel cans newspapers magazines etc Page 37 Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District 9918 Wilkshire Blvd NE Bolivar Ohio 44612 Stark Board of Directors Todd Bosley Stark County Commissioner Dr Peter Ferguson Stark County Commissioner Steve Meeks Stark County Commissioner Tuscarawas David Held Executive Director Chris Abbuhl
21. District have drop off programs in their area When dropping off materials be sure to know what is acceptable at each site Also only drop off materials during scheduled hours of operation For a list of sites and acceptable items at District drop offs see Appendix B For a list of curbside programs and what can be put in your curbside bin see Appendix A Step 2 Processing What happens to your recyclables once they are collected Once collected your recyclables are taken to a material recovery facility MRF or a recycling processor Here the recycling truck dumps all of the collected recyclables and sorts out any contaminants non recyclables that may be mixed in with the recyclables The non recyclables are then disposed of in a landfill Magnets blowers and people separate all of the collected recyclables into each different material type Each type of material is baled and transported to a manufacturer that will use recyclables to make a new product Closing the Loop buying recycled myths and realities Myth 1 It is difficult to locate recycled content products This used to be true but no longer From the neighborhood grocery store to national retailers stores sell thousands of products made from or packaged in recycled content material Locating recycled content products can be as easy as a phone call to your current retailer Ask your retailer or vendor to offer more recycled content products or to indicate
22. L are small The amount of mercury in a CFL is very small about five milligrams or the size of the tip of a ball point pen In comparison older thermometers contain about 500 milligrams of mercury It would take at least 100 CFLs to equal the amount of mercury in a single thermometer The mercury in a CFL is needed to help turn the electric current into white light you get from the bulb Once turned on a very small amount of the mercury in the CFL becomes a vapor If a CFL bulb breaks a small amount of the mercury vapor will be released in the air Unlike the elemental mercury found in fever thermometers which are the shiny beads of liquid mercury you will probably not see any mercury with the naked eye if you break a CFL bulb The white powder you see is from the phosphorus coating on the inside of the CFL So if you break a bulb you re at little risk for significant mercury exposure It is important though to carefully clean up and dispose of a broken CFL to avoid spreading around the phosphorus powder glass and any remaining mercury Here are U S EPA s guidelines for cleaning up a broken CFL 1 Open a window and leave the room restrict access for at least 15 minutes If you have fans place the fans in the windows and blow the air out of the room Note If the room has no windows open all doors to the room and windows outside the room and use fans to move the air out of the room and to the open windows 2 Remove all materials you c
23. Township Wayne Township Building Cherry Run Rd Dundee 24 hour drop off container Page 20 Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm Appendix B Recycling Drop Off Locations continued Separate Your Recyclables Before You Take Them to the Drop Offs the Community Recycling Drop Offs listed on page 20 of this guide All Acceptable Paper amp Cardboard Items Paper should be dry and free from contaminants 1 e food products glue plastic foil coatings etc Beverage Cartons Hard Cover Soft Cover Books Candy Boxes Junk Mail Cardboard Boxes no wax paper Magazines eaa Cereal Boxes liners removed Newspaper including ads Computer Paper Office Paper Cookie Boxes Paper Plates not soiled Corrugated Cardboard Paper Shopping Bags uncoated paper Cracker Boxes Pizza Boxes no wax paper Detergent Cartons Shredded Paper from home shredders Food Cartons Telephone Books Gift Wrap no foil Tissue Boxes Greeting Cards All Acceptable Glass Plastic Aluminum amp Steel Can Items Please make sure the lids are removed from your glass and plastic items Lids from plastic bottles can be put in with your regular trash Lids from glass jars or bottles can be put in with the aluminum steel recycling containers Clear Green amp Brown Glass 1 amp 2 Plastic 1 Alcoholic Beverage Containers 2 Liter Pop Bottles j Condiment Jars Condiment Bottles Beer Bottles Cooking Oil Bottles Fruit Jars Detergent Bottles Jelly Jars Dish Soap Bottles
24. Tuscarawas County Commissioner Chairperson Kerry Metzger Tuscarawas County Commissioner Jim Seldenright Tuscarawas County Commissioner Jim Carmichael Wayne County Commissioner Ann Obrecht Wayne County Commissioner Scott Wiggam Wayne County Commissioner Vice Chairperson Administration CACC TATA TT aama aTa CTT TTT TTT T TT HASTAC AKT KC CHAKA LAAT ATTA TSCA A ACTA TTT TKCT TACT KT HTT TTA KT TTT T ATTA TTT ATT THTKTCA TAKA TATA TTT THT AKT T TATA TT THAT TATA ACT KKK TCA TFA CTSA TTF aaa aaa HPTLC THT TT TF KPCLTA FKL TC HLT Fcc oT oe Policy Committee Members Stark County Dr Peter Ferguson stark County Commissioner William Franks otark County Health Department Doug Baum Pike Township Irustee Byron Carson City of Canton Dominic Nardis Tuscarawas County Jim Seldenright The Timken Tuscarawas County Company Commissioner Carl Rose Michael Chek Public Representative Tuscarawas County No Conflict Health Department Jerry Werner Public Representative Belle Everett Warwick Township Trustee Chairperson Mike Taylor Mayor of New Philadelphia David Heck AEP Art Cicconetti Public Representative No Conflict David Bennett Public Representative Wayne County Scott Wiggam Wayne County Commissioner Dr Gregory Halley Wayne County Health Department Karl Stroh Jr Paint Township Trustee Vice Chairperson Mark Nussbaum City of Wooster Steve Steiner Quality Ca
25. act each business for more information Business Phone Notes Hours Monro Muffler Brake amp Service 330 339 1466 Call for the limit Also accepts car parts Mon Fri 7 30am 7pm 214 S Broadway New Philadelphia i e rotors exhaust shocks starters Sat 7 30am 6pm alternators intakes struts etc and up to 10 gallons of used motor oil Used Kerosene amp Used Heating Oil Contact each business for more information Business Akron Canton Waste Oil 330 456 5311 No limit no charge Mon Fri 8am 5pm 1701 Sherrick Rd SE Canton www akroncantonwasteoil com The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 27 Appendix B Appliance Recycling or Reuse There are many options for your old household appliances 1 Instead of getting rid of your non working appliance why not repair that appliance to its former condition A list can be found in your Yellow Pages under the heading Appliances Household Major Service amp Repair 2 Ifthe appliance is still useable donate to a friend or family member 3 When purchasing a new appliance check with the retailer you bought the appliance from They might take away the appliance for a small fee or for free 4 Take to a donatio
26. an without using a vacuum cleaner e Put on rubber or latex gloves e Carefully scoop up the fragments and powder with stiff paper or cardboard e Wipe the area clean with a damp paper towel or disposable wet wipe e Sticky tape such as duct tape can be used to pick up small pieces and powder 3 Place all cleanup materials in a plastic bag and seal it and then place in a second sealed plastic bag e If no other disposal or recycling options are available private residents may dispose of the CFL in residential garbage Be sure to seal the CFL in two plastic bags and put into the outside trash e Wash your hands after disposing of the bags 4 The first time you vacuum the area where the bulb was broken remove the vacuum bag once done cleaning the area or empty and wipe the canister and put the bag and or vacuum debris as well as the cleaning materials in two sealed plastic bags in the outdoor trash or protected outdoor location for normal disposal Business Phone Notes Hours Green Light LLC 330 587 4092 Accepts all types of light bulbs including Call before dropping off Canton the ballasts for a cost ranging from 45 to 2 00 either per pound or per bulb depending on size and type Waste Management 866 699 6466 Think Green From Home compact fluorescent CFL recycling program is a www thinkgreenfromhome com convenient and affordable option for home collection of CFL bulbs and mail back for recyclin
27. ars for soft drinks pickles alcoholic beverages mayonnaise etc Please rinse out all containers Bolivar Village Curbside Recycling Program 330 874 3717 Use the clear plastic bags provided Last Wednesday of Each Month Paper Products Dry newspaper inserts cardboard telephone books catalogues cereal boxes magazines and junk mail Plastic Products remove lids Aluminum amp Bi Metal Products Glass Products 1 and 2 plastic only plastic containers for soft drinks milk jugs juices distilled water laundry detergents fabric softeners etc Please rinse out all containers and remove caps and lids All other plastics are not accepted at this time Will not accept plastic motor oil containers Soup cans coffee cans soft drink cans fruit amp vegetable cans seafood cans etc Please rinse out all containers Green clear and brown bottles and jars for soft drinks pickles alcoholic beverages mayonnaise etc Please rinse out all containers Dover City Curbside Recycling Program 330 343 6725 Use the clear plastic bags provided Every other week Paper Products Plastic Products remove lids Aluminum amp Bi Metal Products Dry newspaper inserts cardboard telephone books catalogues cereal boxes magazines and junk mail 1 and 2 plastic only plastic containers for soft drinks milk jugs juices distilled water laundry detergents fabric softeners etc Please rinse out
28. ater lamp etc Free of charge to drop off any of these items Can pick up for a fee contact them for more information Hospice Browse amp Buy ReSale Store 330 365 2026 Contact the Browse amp Buy Store for a complete list of Mon Wed Fri 9am 5pm 115 Allen Lane SW what type of computer equipment they accept Thurs 9am 7pm New Philadelphia Sat 9am 3pm Wilkshire Communications Inc 330 874 9030 Accepts hard drives laptops at 5 each takes all Mon Fri 10am 6pm 387 Edgebrook Rd NE window XP or new desktops laptops at no charge Bolivar monitors at 5 each keyboards mouse speakers www wilkshire net servers at 5 printers at 5 connectors cords USB power supplies cell phones amp PDA s Also offers data backup amp certified data destruction on old hard drives for a fee Cost depends on amount of drives and certification type Call for more information Computer Recycling online Business Information National Cristina Foundation A not for profit foundation dedicated to the support of training through donated technology They www cristina org encourage companies and individuals to donate computers and other technology which is then matched to 203 863 9100 charities schools and public agencies around the world Check out their website for computer recycling requirements Dell Computers Type in recycle in the search line for more information www dell com HP Type in r
29. bsite at www freecycle org Household Hazardous Materials Tips If you can t avoid the use of HHM or plan to store a quantity until the next time you need it please remember these safety tips e Carefully read the labels and follow all instructions on use and disposal of both material and the container e Wear gloves and protective clothing to prevent skin contact when applicable Handle with care Keep HHM out of reach of children and pets e Store HHM in the original container so you always know what the product is and how to use it e Don t mx HHM Don t breathe HHM fumes Don t bury or burn HHM Dealing with Paint The best way to avoid excess paint is to calculate how much is needed before you start your project Visit one of the websites below Benjamin Moore www benjaminmoore com 1 select your language 2 select For Your Home 3 click on Learn How and 4 click on Paint Calculator on the left Paint Quality Institute www paintquality com 1 click on Paint Tools under Homeowners drop down menu and 2 click on Paint Calculator on the left Lowes www lowes com 1 click on How to Projects under Lowes Creative Ideas drop down menu and 2 click on Interior Paint Buying Guide under Paint Other Tips to Keep in Mind e Buy latex paint It is easily applied and can be cleaned with soap and water e Use it up If you can t use the exc
30. ct drinking water y Help others Simple Ways to Reuse HHM V Ask friends neighbors and relatives if they could use any of your extra HHM V Donate to a non profit organization or school that may be willing to take you HHM off your hands After you have reduced your HHM usage the next step is recycling When you recycle your HHM such as motor oil and car batteries you provide the opportunity for that material to be used again instead of ending up in the landfill For a list of HHM recycling outlets near you check Appendix B Used motor oil and car truck batteries are considered a household hazardous material Because many of us perform our own vehicle maintenance many residents are faced with questions about how to dispose of used motor oil car truck batteries and used antifreeze The following are some solutions to your automotive waste disposal questions Car Truck Batteries Lead Acid Batteries Car batteries are banned from Ohio landfills because they contain dangerous chemicals such as lead Lead can leak and cause serious environmental and health concerns if proper disposal does not occur According to the Battery Council International www batterycouncil org roughly 97 of all battery lead is recycled To find a car truck battery recycler near you see Appendix B Used Antifreeze Why recycle antifreeze Dumping waste antifreeze may be illegal waste antifreeze may contain heavy metals such as lead cadmiu
31. cycling saves local landfill space saves natural resources creates jobs prevents pollution caused by manufacturing of products made from virgin materials and helps sustain the environment for future generations Why can t I recycle all packages that say recyclable or have the chasing arrows Not all materials that say recyclable or have the recycling symbol are able to be recycled within the District For example there are several variations of 1 PETE plastic such as food trays yet only small mouthed bottles shampoo pop and laundry bottles can be recycled in the District This is due to the lack of end markets for PETE food trays Thus it is extremely important to find out what materials can be recycled in your community s recycling program Page 6 Are you sure my recyclables are actually recycled and not just thrown into the landfill Yes Each year residential recyclables are collected and processed in Stark Tuscarawas and Wayne counties However when non recyclables are put into curbside bins or drop off boxes the recycling facility sorts them and disposes of non recyclables in a landfill Disposing of materials in a landfill increases the cost to the recycling facility which is why it is important to know what you can and cannot recycle In some cases a residential type garbage truck rear loader is used to collect recyclables These materials then go directly to the material recovery facility MRF or
32. d Saves Landfill Space Because the materials you recycle are made into new products they don t go into landfills so landfill space is conserved In 2008 District residents reduce and recycled 47 412 tons of material over 94 million pounds Think how much landfill space this saved Buying Recycled Saves Money and Creates Jobs The recycling process creates far more jobs than landfills and recycling can often play a role in reducing the overall costs of solid waste management for government businesses and individuals Producing recycled paper creates 5 times the number of jobs than producing virgin paper Most dry cleaners will accept old hangers Call before dropping them off Also try taking them to a local Goodwill or Salvation Army Page 7 Why should I remove the plastic caps before I recycle my plastic bottle Plastic caps are made of a different type of plastic than the bottle If the cap is labeled with a 1 or 2 inside chasing arrows it can be placed in the plastic recycling bin If it is unlabeled then it should be placed in the garbage It is important to separate the plastic bottle from the lid because if left together the two types of plastics would contaminate each other Join the Recycle Caps with Aveda campaign your plastic caps will be repurposed into new packaging and kept from entering waterways and harming wildlife www aveda com aboutaveda caps tmpl 877 283 3209 Can I recycle my
33. deal to gather mercury beads Use slow sweeping motions to keep mercury from becoming uncontrollable Take a flashlight hold it at a low angle close to the floor in a darkened room and look for additional glistening beads of mercury that may be sticking to the surface or in small cracked areas of the surface Note Mercury can move surprising distances on hard flat surfaces so be sure to inspect the entire room when searching 4 Use the eyedropper to collect or draw up the mercury beads Slowly and carefully squeeze mercury onto a damp paper towel Place the paper towel in a zip lock bag and secure Make sure to label the bag as directed by your local health or fire department 5 After you remove larger beads put shaving cream on top of small paint brush and gently dot the affected area to pick up smaller hard to see beads Alternatively use duct tape to collect smaller hard to see beads Place the paint brush or duct tape in a zip lock bag and secure Make sure to label the bag as directed by your local health or fire department 6 Place all materials used with the cleanup including gloves in a trash bag Place all mercury beads and objects into the trash bag Secure trash bag and label it as directed by your local health or fire department 7 Contact the Ohio EPA Emergency Response Unit at 800 282 9378 for additional clean up and or disposal advise Mercury contaminated debris cannot be recycled under the free BGSU program 8 Reme
34. ecycle in the search line for more information www hp com Waste Management Offers a mail in electronic waste recycling program www thinkgreenfromhome com Television Recycling When purchasing a new TV ask the retailer if they will take and recycle your old unwanted set when they deliver your new TV In reference to the businesses below please contact the business first before you take anything to their facility They are not drop off locations but rather a business that will accept and recycle used televisions So please no dropping off televisions until you talk to someone at the business Business Items Accepted Green Light LLC 330 587 4092 Charge for a resident to drop off each television 1 Older CRT Call ahead before Canton TV s Console TV s 1 00 per inch by size of TV and 2 Flat dropping off screen Plasma LCD TV s free of charge Can pick up for a fee contact them for more information Myers TV 740 498 8611 Charge for residents to drop off each television is 20 for only Call ahead before Newcomerstown LCD and Plasma televisions Does not accept CRT televisions dropping off The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 25 Appendix B Best Buy We have trade in
35. ed content building materials or check at your local hardware store i e Home Depot Lowes Menards etc Here are a few websites to check out Close the Loop 866 629 8414 Close the Loop offers a wide variety of recycled products and green building materials including garden glass rubber tiles plastic post amp rail fencing interior moldings and more www closetheloop com Re New Wood Eco Shake 900 420 7576 Eco shake is an innovative roofing material comprised of 100 recycled materials reinforced vinyl and cellulose fiber The eco shake shingle is designed to resemble and replace wood shake shingles www renewwood com Wausau Tile 800 388 8728 Recycled glass terrazzo tile pavers planters whatever your needs look to Wausau Tile Your projects can now be designed with a Green Status both inside and outside with the vast array of recycled glass products manufactured by Wausau Tile www wausautile com Keyword Recycled Glass Page 16 How can I get rid of carpet The District cannot recycle carpet at this j time If the carpet j cannot be donated to a jf or reuse store then place your carpet in with your regular trash Carpet must be dry Do not set carpet at the curb when it is raining For more information contact your trash hauler How do I recycle aluminum siding Check Appendix B for a list of recycling outlets for aluminum siding under Scrap Metal How do I get rid of
36. elivered to you jie hee Local advertising mail will H b not be affected To get off local mailing lists write directly to the mailer and request that your name be removed from the mailing list 7 i j zF oa a r Se fing Check out these websites for more help on reducing unwanted mail www 41pounds org www obviously com junkmail www donotmail org Reuse is the easy process of using an item over and over again For example you can buy used compact discs rather than purchase new and you can donate or sell old compact discs instead of throwing them away Various reuse businesses exist today such as thrift stores consignment shops used bookstores repair shops and even garage or yard sales and flea markets This section will offer you many options on ways to reuse common household items For a complete list of organizations that accept donations of used items see Appendix C Benefits of Reusing V Save landfill space by saving space in our present landfills we reduce the likelihood of needing additional landfills in our area V Save natural resources there is no need to use raw materials to manufacture new items V Save energy producing new products takes energy Reusing goods instead of purchasing new saves energy y Help others many area non profits collect used goods and distribute those items to people that need them the most Did You Know Reuse is ac
37. er material used to manufacture the products or packaging Many products list the percentage of recycled content material The following is an example of a descriptive label Contains 100 recycled plastics At least 60 post consumer materials When choosing between two products remember the one with the higher percentage of post consumer recycled content is the better environmental choice Unfortunately manufacturers are not required to promote or describe their products recycled content and may choose not to Some types of materials are the safe bets of buying recycled These items always have a high percentage of post consumer recycled content even though many such packages are not labeled recycled Aluminum Beverage Cans The typical aluminum can contains 50 post consumer aluminum Glass Bottles and Jars Nearly 25 of the glass in bottles and jars is recycled content Steel Tin Cans About 25 of the content is recycled steel with half of it being post consumer Molded Pulp Containers Gray or brown cardboard egg cartons fruit trays and flower pots are made from recycled paper Why isn t curbside recycling free Like garbage collection recycling costs money Recyclables need to be collected by special vehicles processed at facilities that cost millions of dollars to build marketed to end users and transported to end markets All of this requires equipment and labor which translates in cost But remember re
38. es Waste accepted at our collections from any of those generators mentioned above and commingled with household hazardous waste must be managed as hazardous waste In order to continue the collection our District would have to comply with Ohio EPA recommendations Given the overwhelming response to our annual Household Hazardous Waste Collections and our current budget reductions we are unable to implement those recommendations at this time The Tuscarawas County Commissioners and our District staff respect and appreciate the commitment our residents have to diverting those items from our landfills At the recommendation of our Board of Directors this Guide was created to provide every resident with alternatives to landfill disposal of those hazardous and recyclable items Through research and networking the District was able to identify recycling resources for 90 of hazardous waste and other material generated at households The District is exploring the option of a smaller collection event that will provide landfill alternatives for a small fee of the remaining 10 of hazardous household items that were not addressed in the Recycling and Reuse Guide Please visit our website at www timetorecycle org for additional information on those collection events or recycling information You may also contact our office at 800 678 9839 Thanks to all of you who have contributed to our collection and recycling efforts in the past Our goal through
39. ess paint give it to friends relatives theatrical groups recreation departments and community service organizations Give away only paint that is of good quality in its original container with the label intact e Save paint for future use It will last for years if sealed tightly and stored where it will not freeze e If paint is dry it can be disposed of in your regular trash The lid must be removed so the hauler can see it is dry e If the paint is wet follow these directions For quantities greater than 1 inch left in the container 1 Find a well ventilated area that is protected from children and pets 2 Add cat litter or sawdust to absorb the paint 3 Every couple of days stir the mixture to allow air to flow through Depending on the type and quantity of paint you have the drying process can be lengthy and may take from several days to several weeks 4 When completely dry discard with regular trash put in box or bag 5 Leave the lids off so the trash company can see that the paint is hardened For small quantities less than 1 inch left in the container 1 Find a well ventilated area that is protected from children and pets 2 Remove the lid and allow the liquids to evaporate make sure there is proper ventilation Do not smoke near cans and avoid contact with the liquid or inhaling vapors 3 When completely dry discard with regular trash put in box or bag 4 Leave the lids off s
40. g Up to fifteen 10 watt CFL bulbs can be mailed in the convenient Think Green From Home package for recycling via a postage prepaid package sent to Waste Management s certified recycling center The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 32 A p pendix C Donating Reusable Items Household Items amp Clothing Tons of unwanted clothing furniture and appliances are thrown in the landfills each year The following organizations will help Tuscarawas County residents give their items another use All donated items must be in good working condition Please contact the specific organization for hours locations and any questions you may have Organization Phone Items Accepted Hours Hospice Browse amp Buy ReSale Store 115 Allen Lane SW New Philadelphia 330 365 2026 call each store for a complete list Accepts large amp small appliances books clothing computer equipment electronics furniture and household items Provides a free pickup twice a month in the Dover New Philadelphia area Mon Wed Fri 9am 5pm Thurs 9am 7pm Sat 9am 3pm Bearly Worn 127 W High Ave New Philadelphia www palmission org bearly_worn html PaulNe Consignment 207 S Broadway New Philadelphia www paulneconsi
41. gnment org Instruments Business 330 343 7600 330 339 5600 Phone Accepts children s furniture clothing and baby Accepts ladies juniors and men s clothing Items Accepted call each store for a complete list Tues Wed Fri 10am 6pm Thurs 10am 8pm Sat 10am 4pm Mon Sat 10am 5pm Hours Hummingbird Music Studio 133 Frederic Dr Sugarcreek www hummingbirdmusicstudio com Eyeglasses 330 852 2841 Accepts wind string percussion electronic and keyboard Mon Fri 9am 8pm Sat 9am 5pm You can drop off your old eyewear at Lions sponsored collection boxes in your community Typical locations include libraries schools community centers places of worship coffee shops optometrist offices and other public locations where communities socialize and get together For information specific to locations in your community contact your local lions clubs www lionsclubs org search for eyeglass recycling The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 33 A p pendix D Useful Telephone Numbers Landfills Most items a residents uses or owns can either be recycled or reused If you have exhausted all options for recycling and reuse for an item you can take y
42. he Northeast District Office of the Ohio EPA information below This program involves the collection of uncontaminated elemental mercury from a variety of sources These sources include 1 thermometers 2 manometers 3 barometers 4 sphygmomanometers blood pressure measurement devices 5 mercury containing heating thermostats 6 mercury switches as well as individual containers of elemental mercury Containers of bulk mercury should have cap lid of the container sealed with electrician s tape not duct tape placing the container in a plastic ziplock bag if possible sealing the bag and placing it in a secondary plastic container There is no need to have shock absorbent within the secondary container These materials can become contaminated should there be a release of mercury within the container The secondary container of course should be closed sealed for further protection Thermometers and other mercury containing devices are placed into protected and sealed containers as their size allows Office Contact Name Telephone Number E mail Address Southeast District Office of the Ohio EPA 740 380 5287 Dennis Deavers epa state oh us What to do if a Mercury Thermometer Breaks Note These instructions also apply to spills from other sources if the amount spilled is less than or similar to the amount in a thermometer 1 Have everyone else leave the area Don t let anyone walk through the mercury on their way out Make sure all pe
43. he Waste Audit Manual includes a step by step explanation on conducting a waste audit information on developing an education plan implementing the audit findings usable sample contract documents and a guide to indoor outdoor recycling containers To obtain either the Office Recycling Guide or the Waste Audit Manual download the document on our website at www timetorecycle org or contact the District at 800 678 9839 Waste Wise Waste Wise is a free voluntary EPA program through which organizations eliminate costly municipal solid waste and select industrial wastes benefiting their bottom line and the environment Businesses local governments and non profit organizations of all sizes and from all industry sectors can join Waste Wise Wwww epa gov epawaste partnerships wastewise about htm Reduce reuse recycle You may have heard of the 3 R s but what do they really mean and how can you incorporate them into your everyday life The following pages will offer easy ways that you can reduce reuse and recycle in your home Reduce the most important of the 3 R s is minimizing the amount of materials you throw away Simply put the less you produce the less you throw away Americans have become very focused on consumption As a result we over buy and American s throw away one third of the food they buy in the grocery store Benefits of Reducing V Conserve natural resources V Reduce pollution V Save local landfill
44. le compost A compost bin is not essential but using one helps speed up decomposition by holding in heat and moisture as well as shields the piles from view Compost bins can be built or purchased at select local hardware and garden stores The size of your compost pile should be 3 feet 3x3x3 or larger depending on the size of your lawn A pile that is smaller than 3 cubic feet will not retain the heat Brown Leaves Coffee Grounds Shredded Newspaper Tea Bags Wood Ash that do not eat meat Remember to put your fruit and vegetables waste in the middle of your compost pile to avoid animals If you do not have any nitrogen materials available you can purchase a substitute such as urea or blood meal at your local hardware or garden store nitrogen green stuff is needed The ideal mix of carbon to nitrogen is 3 1 The following is a list of commonly Compostables DO NOT Compost Oils Fats amp Grease Bones Salad Dressing Diseased Plants or Weeds Inorganic Material plastic Butter or any Dairy Product Cat or Dog Manure generated by the organisms or insulate them from extreme weather conditions I Have the Materials Now What After adding your yardwaste to your compost pile throw in a bucket of rich topsoil to add microorganisms to your pile One pea sized amount of good topsoil can contain over one billion microscopic organisms Water is a necessity Your compost pile should stay as moist as a damp
45. ling Program 800 678 9839 Contact 330 339 2121 for a pick up schedule Use the pink plastic bags provided Paper Products Plastic Products remove lids Aluminum amp Bi Metal Products Dry newspaper cardboard telephone books and junk mail No colored or shiny paper 1 and 2 plastic only plastic containers for soft drinks milk jugs juices distilled water laundry detergents fabric softeners etc Please rinse out all containers and remove caps and lids All other plastics are not accepted at this time Will not accept plastic motor oil containers Soup cans coffee cans soft drink cans fruit amp vegetable cans seafood cans etc Please rinse out all containers Glass Products Green clear and brown bottles and jars for soft drinks pickles alcoholic beverages mayonnaise etc Please rinse out all containers Strasburg Village Curbside Recycling Program 330 878 7115 Every other week on your regular trash day Use the clear plastic bags provided Paper Products Dry newspaper inserts cardboard telephone books catalogues cereal boxes magazines and junk mail Plastic Products remove lids Aluminum amp Bi Metal Products 1 and 2 plastic only plastic containers for soft drinks milk jugs juices distilled water laundry detergents fabric softeners etc Please rinse out all containers and remove caps and lids All other plastics are not accepted at this time Will
46. m 12pm Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm closed 11 30 12pm Sat 9am 11 30pm Propane Tanks Many retail locations including hardware stores grocery stores and gas stations reuse and refill the large propane tanks that are needed to heat gas grills Call to verify that your nearest retailer participates in the reuse of propane tanks Business Phone Notes Hours AmeriGas 2616 Waynesburg Dr Canton www amerigas com Gale s Recycle It 354 Florence Ave Dover www galesrecycleit com Athletic Shoes Nike Reuse A Shoe Program www nikereuseashoe com For information on the program and to download an address label go to their website 866 767 1100 330 343 1555 Cost is 5 00 per propane tank to drop off Call for more information No limit Please contact Gale s Recycle It for more information 8am 12pm Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm When recycling your shoes please remember e Only recycle athletic shoes running shoes sneakers etc Accepts all brands of athletic shoes No shoes containing metal No cleats or dress shoes No wet or damp shoes No sandals or flip flops Make sure the shoes are dry and free of any mud or dirt Send your old athletic shoes of any brand to Nike Grind Processing 8400 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38125 You will be responsible for paying the shipping costs You can also take your old athletic shoes to the nearest Shoe recycling drop off
47. m and chromium in high levels to make it a regulated hazardous waste It s cost effective recycled antifreeze is less expensive than virgin antifreeze To find a used antifreeze recycler near you see Appendix B Page 13 Used Motor Oil When motor oil is put in the trash dumped on the ground or poured down drains or sewers it can leak into our water resources The toxic chemicals and metals can contaminate our fresh water and impede the natural growth of plants and animals Fortunately for the home mechanic many service stations and auto stores accept used motor oil For a list of businesses that accept used motor oil see Appendix B You can also check in your local Yellow Pages Before taking your used motor oil to a recycler remember to drain it into a clean container such as a milk or water jug Be sure that you do not add the oil to another container that once housed HHM The residue left in the container will contaminate the oil and make it unsuitable for recycling Remember although motor oil may be a 1 or 2 plastic bottle the bottle cannot be recycled in the District For additional instructions contact the oil recycler Gasoline Unfortunately gasoline cannot be resold or returned to any retailer You can funnel leftover gas into your car lawn mower or other gas powered equipment Just remember whether or not you mixed oil with the gasoline Also try to avoid spilling any gasoline Gasoline can also be safely d
48. mber to keep the area well ventilated to the outside 1 e windows open and fans in exterior windows running for at least 24 hours after your successful cleanup Continue to keep pets and children out of cleanup area The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 31 Appendix B Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs CFL s How should I dispose of unbroken or burned out bulbs CFLs should be disposed of properly Do no throw CFLs away in your household garbage if better disposal options exist 1 If under warranty return it to your retailer ENERGY STAR www energystar gov qualified CFLs have a warranty If the bulb fails within the warranty period return it to your retailer 2 Recycle it U S EPA recommends that consumers take advantage of local recycling options for CFLs where available U S EPA is working with CFL manufacturers and major U S retailers to expand disposal options 3 Place it in sealed bags in outside trash If you can find no other disposal option private residents may place used CFLs in their household garbage Be sure to seal the CFL in two plastic bags and put it into the outside trash Do not dispose of CFLs in an incinerator What should I do if I break a bulb The risks to you and your family from breaking a CF
49. my unwanted or empty propane tank Many retail locations including hardware stores grocery stores and gas stations reuse and refill the large propane tanks that are needed to heat gas grills Call to verify that your nearest retailer participates in the reuse of propane tanks If you have an old unusable propane tank that cannot be refilled see Appendix B for a list of businesses that will take these propane tanks What can I do with smoke detectors Send them back to the manufacturer who will properly dispose of it The address of the supplier is usually listed in the product warranty or user s manual What can I do with household chemicals 1 Use up household chemicals even if it s a little old it should still work 2 give unused materials to a friend neighbor relative or local shelter or 3 if you cannot use up or donate the materials solidify the materials using cat litter and contact your trash company to see if they will accept the solidified items What can I do with my other Household Hazardous Waste materials If your household hazardous waste materials are not listed in this Recycling amp Reuse Guide check out the Freecycle Network for area residents who could use your leftover HHM Freecycle Network is a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own towns It s all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of the landfills Check out their we
50. n center that accepts working appliances see Appendix D 5 Take to a facility business that accepts appliances see list below Businesses That Accept Appliances for Recycling or Reuse Contact each business for more information Business Phone Appliances Accepted Hours Gale s Recycle It 330 343 1555 No microwaves or water softeners accepts all other Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 354 Florence Ave Dover appliances Also accepts lawn mowers weed eaters www galesrecycleit com and snow blowers Can accept appliances with Freon but will charge 10 to remove the Freon Speedie Salvage Scrap Recycling 330 878 1371 No microwaves accepts all other appliances Freon Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 7021 Eberhart Rd NW Dover must be removed before dropped off Also accepts Sat 8am 12pm lawn mowers weed eaters and snow blowers Wallick s Scrap Metal 330 878 5931 No dehumidifiers humidifiers microwaves water Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 6474 Baertown Rd NW Dover softeners sinks tubs accepts all other appliances closed 11 30 12pm Freon must be removed before dropped off Also Sat 9am 11 30pm accepts lawn mowers drained of gas oil Freon Removal If a facility or business requires the coolant known as chlorofluorocarbons or CFC s to be removed refer to the list below There will be a cost for this service Business Phone Notes Hours Appliance Reconditioners 330 339 5305 Approximate Cost In shop
51. n is a key element in the District s mission to reduce the waste stream For more information contact the Education Specialist at 800 678 9839 The District is dedicated to accomplishing its mission through a variety of educational programs including Classroom and Community Presentations Over 250 presentations are made to pre school through secondary school along with area churches and civic organizations each year Topics include recycling recycled products waste reduction composting conservation and landfill construction The presentations are fun and informative and can be modified to meet the educational needs of any age group Educator Workshops Workshops are one of the most effective methods for reaching area teachers on education of recycling Educator workshops enable the District to train the trainers who then take the message of reduce reuse and recycle into their classroom Field Trips Educational trips to local landfills and recycling centers are offered by the District Please contact the District at 800 678 9839 for more information Video and Book Library The District has more than 25 videos and books you can borrow at no cost The video or book can be borrowed for 2 weeks at a time To reserve a book or video contact the District s Education Specialist at 800 678 9839 Educational Contests The District offers recycling contests to all public and private schools in Stark Tuscarawas and Wayne
52. nally When gathering materials to compost remember that a good mix of carbon brown stuff and Nitrogen Carbon Fruit amp Vegetable Scraps Green Leaves Pine Needles Green Plants Wood Chips Manure from Animals Sawdust Composting is nature s way of recycling For millions of years organic materials have naturally decomposed on their own For example during the fall trees shed their leaves and the forest floor becomes covered During the winter insects and microscopic organisms live in and feed on the leaves By spring the leaves have decomposed and their nutrients have returned to the soil This process is slow but extremely effective Backyard composting mimics nature s recycling process only faster To compost all you have to do is build a pile of organic materials which provides living conditions for insects and microscopic organisms When properly maintained the organisms will quickly decompose your yardwaste into compost Remember you are building a house where insects earthworms fungi and microscopic organisms will live and eat The better you build their house the faster the organisms will convert your yardwaste into valuable compost which can be used around your yard and plants How Do I Start a Compost Pile A compost pile is a home for insects earthworms fungi and microscopic organisms The better their home is built and maintained the faster the organisms will convert yardwaste into valuab
53. not accept plastic motor oil containers Soup cans coffee cans soft drink cans fruit amp vegetable cans seafood cans etc Please rinse out all containers Glass Products Green clear and brown bottles and jars for soft drinks pickles alcoholic beverages mayonnaise etc Please rinse out all containers Sugarcreek Village Curbside Recycling Program 330 852 4112 Contact the Village for a pick up schedule Use the clear plastic bags provided Paper Products Plastic Products remove lids Dry newspaper inserts cardboard telephone books catalogues cereal boxes magazines and junk mail 1 and 2 plastic only plastic containers for soft drinks milk jugs juices distilled water laundry detergents fabric softeners etc Please rinse out all containers and remove caps and lids All other plastics are not accepted at this time Will not accept plastic motor oil containers Aluminum amp Bi Metal Products Glass Products Soup cans coffee cans soft drink cans fruit amp vegetable cans seafood cans etc Please rinse out all containers Green clear and brown bottles and jars for soft drinks pickles alcoholic beverages mayonnaise etc Please rinse out all containers Tuscarawas Village Curbside Recycling Program 740 922 4189 3rd Friday of Each Month Use the clear plastic bags provided Paper Products Plastic Products remove lids Aluminum amp Bi Metal Products
54. o the trash company can see that the paint is hardened NOTE Small quantities of paint and aerosol sprays can be painted on cardboard or newspaper to use up You can then dispose of the cardboard or newspaper in your regular trash Page I5 During Renovation It is amazing how much waste is produced during renovation or construction of a new home Each year Ohioans landfill over five million tons of construction and demolition debris Nationally the amount of construction and demolition debris produced each year is between 136 210 million tons Construction and demolition C amp D debris is defined as those materials resulting from the alteration construction destruction rehabilitation or repair of any manmade physical structure or surrounding site You may be asking yourself what does C amp D mean to me There are many opportunities to reuse and recycle waste during renovation or construction of a home The next time you are renovating or building a new house talk to your contractor about job site recycling Check in the recycling and reuse sections Appendix B amp D for reuse organizations and recycling facilities that process construction waste Innovative Building Techniques If you are planning to build a new house or renovate an existing one why not make it a green house Hundreds of recycled content building materials are available Check in your local Yellow Pages search online to find businesses that sell recycl
55. oam packaging peanuts no biodegradable peanuts And they must be clean and usable The UPS Store also accepts 1 clean air pouches used for packaging and 2 clean bubble wrap large pieces with large bubbles UPS Store 513 Mill Ave SE New Philadelphia 330 339 0200 Mon Fri 8am 6 30pm Sat 9am 3pm Toner Cartridge Recycling Check with your local Best Buy Staples and office supply stores for toner cartridge recycling Business Phone Items Accepted Hours Green Light LLC 330 587 4092 Accepts all toner and ink cartridges from printers and Call ahead before Canton copiers free of charge Can pick up for a fee contact dropping off them for more information The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 24 Appendix B Computer Electronic Recycling Business Phone Items Accepted Hours Gale s Recycle It 330 343 1555 Contact Gale s Recycle It for a complete list of what Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 354 Florence Ave Dover type of computer equipment they accept www galesrecycleit com Green Light LLC 330 587 4092 Accepts all computer equipment all electronics and Call ahead before Canton any item that plugs into an electrical outlet i e dropping off toaster blender hair dryer weed e
56. onated to a friend family member or neighbor to use in their gas powered equipment Disposing of vehicle related HHM is becoming easier for residents Used motor oil car truck batteries and used antifreeze can all be recycled or safely disposed of at locations throughout the District For other types of engine fluids you can check with your local service station to see if they recycle any types of automotive wastes Automotive Tires A scrap tire is an unwanted or discarded tire or any tire that has been removed from a TN p motor vehicle or trailer Each year more than 12 million scrap tires are generated in the state of Ohio Many of these tires eventually end up in large scrap tire stockpiles abandoned in warehouses or dumped along road sides and in rural areas Page 14 These scrap tires are a serious environmental and public health threat because of the potential for fire and because tires hold water which serves as ideal breeding grounds for disease carrying mosquitoes Landfills can no longer accept whole tires for disposal There are options for properly disposing of residents automotive tires First if purchasing new tires through a tire dealer check and see if the dealer will dispose of the old tires Normally the dealers charge a small fee per tire to dispose of the unwanted tires The District also has drop off sites for tires See Appendix B for a list of tire drop off s How do I dispose of
57. or making our programs a huge success In response to the requests and questions received on a daily basis the District has developed an easy to use comprehensive guidebook that will not only answer all your questions but give you useful tips on a variety of solid waste management topics that are easy to apply in and How to Use this Guidebook in your home yard or garage is addressed in the guidebook including information on renovations outlets for your reusables and outlets for your recyclables This guidebook is full of helpful tips and creative ideas that are beneficial to the environment to around your home Anything you want to know about managing waste others and to your wallet This guidebook is divided into the following sections In the Home In the Yard In the Garage Home Renovation Outlets for Your Reusables and Recyclables Each section describes in detail simple ways you can reduce your waste Just turn to the section that interests you Page District Programs The Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District provides communities institutions businesses and homeowners with valuable information on reducing reusing and recycling solid waste If you have any questions need guidance on starting a waste reduction program or would just like information please contact the District at 800 678 9839 or by e mail at district timetorecycle org Education Outreach Educatio
58. our items to a landfill Contact each business for more information Business American Landfill www americanlandfill com Countywide Recycling and Disposal Facility www countywideohio com Kimble Sanitary Landfill www kimblecompanies com Address 7916 Chapel St SE Waynesburg 3619 Gracemont St SW East Sparta 3596 St Rt 39 NW Dover Phone 330 866 3265 330 874 3855 330 343 1226 Hours Mon Fri 6 30am 4 30pm Mon Fri 6 30am 4pm Mon Fri 7am 5pm Sat 7am 2pm Construction amp Demolition Debris Landfills Contact each business for more information Minerva Enterprises www minervalandfill com 8955 Minerva Rd Waynesburg 330 866 3435 If you have asbestos to bring in to Minerva Enterprises they only accept asbestos between 7am 3pm Mon Fri and 7am 11lam Sat Mon Fri 7am 4pm Sat 7am 12pm Stark C amp D Zollinger s C amp D Landfill 7280 Lisbon St E Canton 11687 Wadsworth Rd SR 57 Rittman 330 488 6161 330 855 2464 Miscellaneous Telephone Numbers for Tuscarawas County Organization Phone Organization Phone Board of Elections Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm Sat 8am 1lpm Mon Fri 7am 4 30pm Sat 7am 10 30am 330 343 8819 New Philadelphia City Health Dept 330 364 4491 Board of MRDD 330 339 5141 Ohio Department of Natural Resources 614 265 6333 Commissioner s Office Dog Warden Emergency Management
59. pendix D Useful Telephone Numbers Appendix E Websites Notes Recycling Report Card 33 33 33 34 oie 36 37 clin Rause GUIDE 1 If your business facility or organization 1s located in Stark Tuscarawas or Wayne Counties 2 You are not listed in our Recycling amp Reuse Guide 3 You accept items for reuse or recycling and 4 You would like to be in our guide Please contact Christi Allen at the District office at 800 678 9839 or by e mail at christi timetorecycle org Page 7 A p pendix Curbside Recycling contact the city village for more information Baltic Village Curbside Recycling Program 330 897 4464 2nd Friday of Each Month Must be a J amp J Customer to have curbside recycling Call the Village for more details Paper Products Plastic Products remove lids Dry newspaper inserts cardboard telephone books catalogues cereal boxes magazines and junk mail 1 and 2 plastic only plastic containers for soft drinks milk jugs juices distilled water laundry detergents fabric softeners etc Please rinse out all containers and remove caps and lids All other plastics are not accepted at this time Will not accept plastic motor oil containers Aluminum amp Bi Metal Products Glass Products Soup cans coffee cans soft drink cans fruit amp vegetable cans seafood cans etc Please rinse out all containers Green clear and brown bottles and j
60. plastic bottles 2 Do not put sharp objects in any other container that you plan to recycle or return to the store and do not use glass or clear plastic containers 3 It is also recommended that soiled bandages disposable sheets and medical gloves be placed in securely fastened plastic bags before they are placed in a garbage can with other trash Old medicine i e old prescriptions or over the counter pills cough syrup ointments etc can be disposed of with your regular trash Just make sure that all labels on prescriptions have been removed and that the medicine is sealed tight or placed in a tight plastic container Order Sharps Recycling Kit Waste Management also offers the disposal of syringes through a mail in disposal program The MedWaste Tracker Safe Solutions for Sharps System is designed to safely and securely dispose of used syringes and lancets Each system contains and provides for containment collection and destruction of used sharps Order your Think Green From Home Recycling kit for a fee at or by telephone at 866 699 6466 Wedding Bells Are wedding bells in your future If so keep these tips in mind as you plan for your big day v Donate reception leftovers to a soup kitchen or homeless shelter vy Avoid throwaway and one time use items like wedding specific decorations and over packaged items like disposable cameras You can also use biodegradable and recycled decorations Recycle all bo
61. pop bottles detergent bottles and shampoo bottles but they will not accept other 1 and 2 containers such as butter tubs plastic bags and containers that once held household hazardous materials like motor oil 1 Polyethylene Terephthalate PETE For example soft drink bottles water bottles LDPE Other IY High Density Polyethylene HDPE For example milk jugs laundry detergent EA bottles grocery bags and some margarine tubs remember margarine tubs cannot PE be recycled in the District See Appendix B for grocery bag recycling ES Vinyl polyvinyl chloride PVC For example vegetable oil bottles y K a a Low Density Polyethylene LDPE For example dry cleaning amp bread bags 5 a Polypropylene PP For example yogurt cups and some margarine tubs PP 6 e a Polystryene Styrofoam For example carry out containers amp Styrofoam plates PS of Other For example ketchup bottles amp microwaveable serving ware Did you know Buying Recycled Saves Natural Resources By making products from recycled materials instead of virgin materials we reduce the need to cut down trees drill for oil and dig for minerals One ton of recycled paper saves the equivalent of 17 trees Buying Recycled Saves Energy It usually takes less energy to make recycled products making recycled aluminum for example uses 95 less energy than manufacturing new aluminum from bauxite ore Buying Recycle
62. provide implement and improve recycling opportunities that will preserve landfill space now and into the future Residents of Stark Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties may not quickly recognize the Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District by name but the District has certainly had an effect on their lives and communities in its many years of operation Some of the District s accomplishments include y Implemented the Recycling Makes Sense RMS Program This program rewards political subdivisions based on tons recycled y Joined Liberty Tire and ODNR to advance tire recycling within the District With assistance from a grant awarded by ODNR and administered by the District Liberty Tire purchased new tire shredding equipment that will expand the tire recycling capacity to District residents N Diverting over 32 000 tons of yardwaste and over 20 000 tons of recyclables from local landfills each year y Contracting with local health departments to monitor solid waste facilities to ensure these facilities do not harm the environment or the residents of the District The first food diversion program in the District was initiated by Paradise Composting Company with a 50 000 composting infrastructure grant to purchase scales The Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District continues to improve District community recycling programs and yardwaste recycling programs annually We thank each resident f
63. r curbside bin where it is then collected by a hauler 2 Processing the collected recyclables are baled at a material recovery facility MRF or recycling processor and sold to manufacturers who make your recyclables into new products 3 Marketing consumers purchase the recycled content products For recycling to work you much buy the products that are made from recyclables Step 1 Collection To recycle or not to recycle It is very important for residents to understand what materials can be recycled in their area A material that is placed in a curbside bin or at a drop off site that is not recyclable is called a contaminant When residents throw non recyclables or contaminants in with their recycling the recycling facility must separate the garbage from the recyclables The more contamination the more staff the recycling facility needs which can lead to increased prices for collection of your recyclables or even closure of a recycling drop off site The types of materials that can be recycled often vary among communities depending on their recycling contract So naturally what can and cannot be recycled is often confusing The best way to avoid recycling the wrong way is to ask It is important to remember that some items that are labeled recyclable are not recyclable in this area Drop Off and Curbside Programs Residents have two ways to recycle curbside or drop off programs The majority of communities in the
64. rch 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 22 Appendix B Scrap Metal Contact each business for more information and for a complete list of accepted materials Business Gale s Recycle It 354 Florence Ave Dover www galesrecycleit com Phone 330 343 1555 Materials Accepted aluminum cans steel cans aluminum siding copper brass stainless steel iron radiators catalytic converters lead insulated wire nickel scrap metal propane gas tanks Hours Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm S amp M Recycling Inc Speedie Salvage Scrap Recycling 7021 Eberhart Rd NW Dover Wallick s Scrap Metal 6474 Baertown Rd NW Dover 1817 E High Ave New Philadelphia 330 339 2328 330 878 1371 330 878 5931 aluminum cans steel cans aluminum siding copper brass stainless steel iron radiators catalytic converters lead insulated wire nickel scrap metal aluminum cans steel cans aluminum siding copper brass stainless steel iron radiators catalytic converters lead insulated wire nickel scrap metal gas tanks automobiles trucks aluminum cans steel cans aluminum siding copper brass stainless steel iron radiators catalytic converters lead insulated wire scrap metal Mon Fri 9am 5pm Sat 9am 2pm Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm Sat 8a
65. re to obtain written proof that the CFC s have been drained properly you may need this document before the appliance can be accepted by a recycler To find an appliance recycler near you see Appendix B Be sure to call the recycling facility before dropping off to make sure they still accept appliances You can also look in Appendix B for a list of companies that can remove the coolant for you There 1s a cost for this service Appliance Recycling Some communities may offer appliance recycling Call your city or village for more information Medical Waste Each year Americans use over one billion sharp objects in their homes to administer health care These objects include needles and syringes If they are not disposed of properly they can injure waste handlers by increasing their risk of in fection if they come in contact with them Other potential medical dangers include contaminated bandages dressings and surgical gloves Improper disposal of medical waste can also pollute the environment To help prevent injury illness and pollution follow these simple steps when disposing of sharp objects and contami nated materials that are used to administer health care in your home 1 Place all needles syringes and other sharp objects in Sharps containers or a hard plastic or metal container with a screw on or tightly secured lid A few examples include plastic detergent bottles shampoo bottles or plastic bleach jugs do not use clear
66. roviding the product to us You may be required to sign an agreement in store For complete details see a Customer Specialists or visit the Geek Squad Precinct within your local store gt gt a Store Trade in Laptops mobile phones and iPods purchased at Best Buy can be traded in right at the store Visit www bestbuy com tradein first to get an idea of what your item is worth If the estimate is acceptable you can bring the item to the Geek Squad Precinct for immediate evaluation and gift card or a check for a lesser value can be mailed to you Visit the website for full program details terms and conditions gt lt x a gt K gt gt lt gt lt a gt lt Recycle You can bring nearly anything electronic to our stores including TV s computers DVD players monitors and cell phones plus much more for recycling or use our online recycling program What we take e Two items per household per day e We charge 10 for TV s under 32 CRT s monitors and laptops But you receive a 10 Best Buy gift card a gt lt gt gt x K x K x K gt lt gt lt gt lt e Desktop or laptop computers with the hard drive removed Visit www geeksquad com for Do It Yourself instructions or we will remove it for 19 99 We don t take e Major appliances and TV s over 32 use our haul away program
67. s 12 tires per person per year off the rim 4 per person each time Car and light truck tires only Free of Charge At the following location Contact the number listed for more information Facility Address Phone Hours Gale s Recycle It 354 Florence Ave Dover 330 343 1555 Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm Plastic Grocery Bag Recycling Check with your local grocer to see 1f they accept plastic grocery bags for recycling Facility Address Phone Hours Baker s IGA and Fuel Center 316 S College St Newcomerstown 740 498 8353 6am 11pm 7 Days a Week Buehler s Parkside 3000 N Wooster Ave Dover 330 364 3079 Receptacles open 24 7 www buehlers com Buehler s Food Markets 417 S Broadway New Philadelphia 330 339 6662 Mon Sat 7am 10pm www buehlers com Sun 7am 9pm Giant Eagle 11031 St Hwy 212 NE Bolivar 330 874 3511 7am 10pm 7 Days a Week www gianteagle com Also accepts dry cleaner bags dry produce bags and plastic newspaper sleeves All bags must be clean and dry Paper Shredding Services Location 5 50 Standard File Boxes 7 50 Legal Size Mon Fri 7am 5pm Boxes They also charge per the job or per hour Sat 7am 1pm for large cleanouts with cost savings benefits Go Shred Secure Document Destruction 5914 Wolf Run Rd SE Dennison 877 747 3340 www GosShredNow com The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our resea
68. space Vv Save money e Purchase items with the least amount of packaging Packaging represents about 30 of our waste and much of the packaging isn t even needed to protect the product e Avoid single serving containers buying in bulk can save money e Use cloth napkins and towels instead of paper e Avoid disposables instead purchase durables such as cameras razors etc e Use reusable containers with lids instead of plastic bags plastic wrap and or aluminum foil e Use a mug instead of a Styrofoam cup e Use a reusable water bottle instead of buying bottled water e Shop carefully and buy only what you need avoid impulse purchases e Just say no If you don t need napkins straws condiments etc leave them behind at the restaurant or Store e When shopping carry your own canvas bag Reducing Junk Mail Americans receive 200 million tons of unwanted mail or junk mail every year Did you know that stopping your junk mail could save a tree and a half each year Mail Preference Service a consumer service sponsored by The Direct Marketing Association is designed to assist consumers with decreasing the amount of national or commercial mail they receive at home In the Home To remove your name from certain mailing lists all you have to do is register with Mail Preference Service www dmachoice org It may take a few months before you notice a decrease in the amount of unwanted 3 mail d
69. stings Company Bob Holland Public Representative No Goniflict David Elwell Public Representative
70. t Rt 212 Bolivar Sat 8am 2pm Gale s Recycle It 330 343 1555 No limit Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 354 Florence Ave Dover www galesrecycleit com Harris Battery Company 330 874 0205 No limit Also accepts rechargeable Mon Thurs 7 30am 5 30pm 10708 Industrial Pkwy Bolivar batteries Call for more information Fri 7 30am 5pm www harrisbattery com M amp G Automotive Service 330 343 2422 No limit Mon Fri 8am 5pm 2615 N Wooster Ave Dover Marstrell Auto Parts 740 498 6333 No limit Mon Fri 8am 5 30pm 592 E Canal St Newcomerstown Sat 8am 2 30pm S amp M Recycling Inc 330 339 2328 No limit Mon Fri 9am 5pm 1817 E High Ave New Philadelphia Sat 9am 2pm Speedie Salvage Scrap Recycling 330 878 1371 No limit Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 7021 Eberhart Rd NW Dover Sat 8am 12pm Wallick s Scrap Metal 330 878 5931 No limit Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 6474 Baertown Rd NW Dover closed 11 30 12pm for lunch Sat 9am 11 30pm Walton s Auto Parts 330 339 2272 No limit Mon Fri 8am 5pm The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 30 Appendix B Mercury Disposal In conjunction with Bowling Green State University residents of Tuscarawas County can recycle their mercury for free by contacting t
71. t drop off point Contact number 800 426 1031 By Appointment Only Mon Fri 7 30am 7pm Sat 9am 3pm Household Batteries A AA C and D Batteries Contact each business for more information Business Green Light LLC Canton 330 587 4092 Accepts all household batteries at 10 b Accepts all rechargeable batteries at no cost Call ahead before dropping off Waste Management www thinkgreenfromhome com 866 699 6466 Think Green From Home battery recycling program offers residents the convenient and affordable option of recycling batteries at home via a postage prepaid package for mailing to their certified recycling center The recycling kit can hold up to 4 pounds of common dry cell batteries The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 7 10 The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 29 Appendix B Lead Acid Batteries Car Truck Batteries Contact each business for more information These are all free of charge Business Phone Notes Hours 371 S Broadway New Philadelphia Advance Auto Parts 740 922 0116 No limit Mon Sat 7 30am 9pm 1720 Commerce Dr Uhrichsville Sun 9am 7pm www advanceautoparts com Enger Auto Parts 330 874 4343 No limit Mon Fri 8am 6pm 10855 S
72. tate oh us Working to balance use and protection of Ohio s natural resources for the benefit of all Includes information on recreation and conservation Ohio Environmental Protection Agency EPA www epa state oh us Covering air and water pollution hazardous waste infectious waste landfills and other topics Organics Recycling Association of Ohio ORAO www ohiocompost org A site dedicated to promote enhance and develop composting and organic recycling through education research and information exchange Solid Waste Association of North America SWANA Www swana org Non profit education organization whose mission is to advance the practice of municipal solid waste management Swap Tree WWww swaptree com You simply list books CD s DVD s and video games that you have Choose the items you want to receive and swap your items through the mail United States Environmental Protection Agency WWW epa gov The U S federal agency whose mission is to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment Page 35 Notes Page 36 Recycling Report Card 2009 TUSCARAWAS COUNTY Statistics on Recycling Drop Offs amp Curbside Programs DISTRICT PROGRAMS DROPOFF RECYCLING PROGRAMS in tons TOTAL GRANT FUNDED PROGRAMS A amp W Products New Philadelphia Dennison Village 257 257 Dover City Parkside Buehler s 220 220 Dover
73. terials It can stand alone or be accompanied by a statement such as this product packaged in recycled paperboard Read the Label Post consumer The product is made from materials that consumers you have used and recycled Pre consumer The product is made from materials that manufacturers have collected and recycled back into the manufacturing process A consumer has not used the material Step 3 Marketing Why is buying recycled important Many Americans help the recycling effort by putting materials in their recycling bins or at a drop off site Many people don t realize however that another important step to sustaining recycling is buying products made from recycled content materials By purchasing products made with recycled materials instead of virgin materials you are doing your part to help maintain market demand for recyclables and ensure the continuation of recycling programs everywhere If consumers purchase more products with recycled content material manufacturers will continue to use recycled materials in their products and expand the usage to even more products Now that you know why buying recycled is important how do you find recycled content products That s easy just read the label Most recycled content items have a symbol which indicates that it is made from recycled content materials Many recycled content items also indicate the percentage of post consumer or pre consum
74. this Guide is to provide you the opportunity to continue that effort Thank you Qua David J Held Executive Director Recycling amp Reuse Table of Contents Introduction How to Use this Guide Solid Waste Management District Programs In the Home Reduce Reuse Recycle Closing the Loop Household Appliances Medical Waste Disposal In the Yard Reduce Just Mow It Recycle Backyard Composting Worm Bin Composting In the Garage Reduce Household Hazardous Materials Reuse Household Hazardous Materials Recycle Household Hazardous Materials Automotive Wastes Tires Dealing with Paint During Renovation Reuse Recycling Building with Green Materials Construction amp Demolition Debris Appendix A Curbside Recycling Appendix B Recycling Drop Offs Appendix C Donating Reusable JEE a e oc 2 oS ste k E E E E Appendix D Telephone Numbers Appendix E Websites o o o o oo oo ooo oo GUIDE 18 PA Introduction The Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District s the District mission is to assure safe and sanitary disposal of solid waste for district residents and to reduce reusable or renewable wastes from entering landfills within the District This will be accomplished through the development of residential and industrial programs that educate promote
75. ts are removed from the area Open all windows and doors to the outside shut all doors to other parts of the house 2 DO NOT allow children to help you clean up the spill NEVER use a vacuum cleaner to clean up mercury The vacuum will put mercury into the air and increase exposure NEVER use a broom to clean up mercury it will break the mercury into smaller droplets and spread them NEVER pour mercury down the drain 3 Mercury can be cleaned up effectively from the following surfaces wood linoleum tile and any similarly smooth surfaces 4 If a spill occurs on carpet curtains upholstery or other absorbent surfaces these contaminated items should be thrown away in accordance with the disposal means outlined below Only cut and remove the affected portion of the contaminated carpet for disposal Items Needed to Cleanup a Small Mercury Spill 1 4 5 ziplock type bags 2 trash bags 2 6 mil thick 3 rubber or latex gloves 4 paper towels 5 cardboard an index card is ideal or squeegee 6 eyedropper 7 duct tape or shaving cream and small paint brush and 8 a flashlight 1 Put on rubber or latex gloves 2 If there are any broken pieces of glass or sharp objects pick them up with care Place all broken objects on a paper towel Fold the paper towel and place in a zip lock bag Secure the bag and label it as directed by your local health or fire department 3 Locate visible mercury beads Use a squeegee or cardboard an index is i
76. ttles Sat 7am 2pm and all paper cardboard items Separated into 2 types 1 all paper cardboard items and 2 all other recyclables together Also accepts yard waste no plastic bags and clean wood waste for a fee to be recycled Aluminum cans bi metal cans steel cans 1 amp 2 Mon Sat 9am 5pm plastic bottles and brown clear green glass bottles and all paper cardboard items Separated into 2 types 1 all paper cardboard items and 2 all other recyclables together Community Recycling Drop Off Locations There is no charge to drop off materials at the following community drop off locations Call 800 678 9839 for more in formation See Page 21 for a complete list of what items are accepted and how to sort your recyclables Community Location Address Hours Dover City Parkside Buehler s 3000 North Wooster Ave 24 hour drop off container Franklin Township City Garage 710 N Railroad Ave 24 hour drop off container Jefferson Township Jefferson Township Garage Ash Alley 24 hour drop off container Lawrence Township Bolivar Giant Eagle Route 212 24 hour drop off container Mill Township Mill Township Garage Newport Rd 24 hour drop off container Oxford Township Street Department 210 S College St 24 hour drop off container Sandy Township Sandy Township Building 4387 Crossroads Rd 24 hour drop off container Uhrichsville City 24 hour drop off container Washington Township 24 hour drop off container Wayne
77. ttles and cans make sure to include this in your catering contract v Print invitations on recycled content paper Recycled content paper is readily available at most paper and stationery stores You can also consider using web based evites for computer savvy guests ae i a 2 ac Di j a S _ 3 g En a A E m samm ee ee _ z z Se ee ee en nm Iro See Si e z i pi 7 a wy AO ff s Ja pi mi E wne podera orecycled ee Page 9 Over 20 of the residential waste stream is made up of yardwaste By reducing your yardwaste you can help the Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District District increase its recycling rate and extend the life of our landfills The following section will offer easy ways that can help reduce and recycle your yardwaste Reduce Reduce is producing less waste in the first place By reducing your waste you will have less stuff to throw away which can save both time and energy A simple way to reduce yardwaste is to plant groundcover such as ivy instead of grass Benefits of Reducing Conserve natural resources Reduce pollution Save local landfill space Save time there is no need to bag your yardwaste and take it to the curb or yardwaste drop off site i ia Ps As Just Mow It The main component of yardwaste is grass clippings District residents can decrease their waste stream by just mo
78. tually better for the environment than recycling because recycling requires resources time and money to process materials or products into new usable items Page 3 After you have reduced and reused the next step is recycling Recycling is one of the easiest ways to reduce what you throw away as well as help the environment Simply put recycling turns old products into new products Many people think recycling stops once you put your recyclables at the curb or in a drop off container but this is only the first step in a three step process Benefits of Recycling V Conserve natural resources by recycling one ton of steel 2 500 pounds of iron 1 000 pounds of coal and 40 pounds of limestone are conserved V Save energy manufacturing products from recycled materials can reduce energy consumption by as much as 94 V Reduce the need for landfilling y Reduce pollution by reducing the need to process virgin materials recycling reduces the pollution associated with mining and processing REUSE Tips for Reusing Common Household Items To make reuse a more popular option the District strives to increase public awareness on the importance of reuse as well as educate residents about existing opportunities The following are some tips and ideas that can help you practice reuse Books Magazines amp Comic Books e Donate or sell used books and magazines to social services agencies consignment shops libraries and used
79. urself if not handled properly The best way to determine if household materials are hazardous is to read the label If any of the following words appear on a material s warning label you should follow the disposal directions carefully explosive reactive ignitable flammable corrosive toxic or poisonous Nontoxic is an advertising word with no federal definition except for art supplies Reduce Each year Americans generate approximately 15 pounds of Household Hazardous Materials HHM per person The best way to manage your HHM is to reduce the amount purchased and used Benefits of Reducing HHM Vv Save money the less you use the less you have to buy V Save landfill space 80 of HHM are disposed of in landfills V Protect drinking water for example pouring HHM down the drain can contaminate wastewater treatment systems Simple Ways to Reduce HHM y Buy only the amount you need Too often we overbuy paint fertilizer and other HHM Read the labels and instructions carefully to determine exactly how much you will need V Use only what you need Use only the amount indicated on the label Using more product does not mean it will work better If you still have leftover HHM that you will not use consider reusing it By reusing HHM you don t have to worry about disposal and you will be helping out neighbors and non profit organizations Benefits of Reusing HHM V Save landfill space V Prote
80. used motor oil containers NO Although these types of bottles may be 1 or 2 recycling facilities do not want these types of plastic bottles because they contain hazardous materials They should be placed in the garbage Can I recycle Styrofoam Reuse them if you can Polystyrene also known as Styrofoam or 6 plastic packaging materials peanuts or large blocks are not accepted at the District s recycling drop offs See Appendix B for a list of facilities that do take Styrofoam or packaging peanuts Check with your local UPS Store they may also collect and reuse packing materials like polystyrene packing peanuts and bubble wrap Can I recycle old photographs or negatives No we cannot recycle these materials at this time These items can be placed in with your regular trash Can I recycle old VHS tapes or cassette tapes No we cannot recycle these materials at this time If the VHS tapes or cassette tapes are blank they can be placed in your regular trash If they are actual movies or music cassette tapes these could be donated to a local library or thrift store What are my recyclables used to make Steel cans are made into new steel beams Aluminum is made into new aluminum cans y Newspapers magazines and corrugated cardboard are made into paper towels tissue office paper and new cardboard y l plastics can be used to make carpet backing bathtubs and fleece blankets and jackets V 2 plastics can be
81. used to make flower pots and plastic lumber Page 8 Instead of dumping your non working appliance in a landfill and suffering the added expense of buying new why not repair that appliance to its former condition There are many companies in the District that specialize in repairing household appliances Check out the Yellow Pages under Appliances Household Major Service amp Repair for a complete list If you do not want to have your appliance repaired try reusing or recycling it Numerous outlets are available in the District for reuse and recycling There is no need to throw away an old appliance Reusing Appliances Check with your local non profit organizations that may accept donations of old working in good condition appliances Recycling Appliances When major appliances are beyond repair and need to be recycled they require special handling The primary concern with large appliances such as refrigerators freezers and air conditioners is the coolants known as chlorofluorocarbons or CFC s they contain When CFC s are released into the air they can damage the Earth s protective ozone layer which filters out the harmful rays of the sun The production of CFC s and ozone destroying chemicals is being phased out by the Clean Air Acct Until the CFC s and other dangerous chemicals are no longer produced the CFC s must be removed by a certified technician when appliances are being recycled Be su
82. using leftover pieces of fabric e Resell your old outdoor power equipment by placing an ad in your local newspaper sell your machine at a garage sale or donate equipment to a non profit group Home Computers eWhen you upgrade your computer equipment donate your old computer or software to a social services agency a local school or a charity See Appendix B amp C for a complete list of organizations or businesses that accept computers Musical Instruments amp Music Books eRepair restring or recondition instruments possible eLend sell or donate your instrument if you no longer need it See Appendix C e Help set up a library for choirs and bands to share and exchange music when Sports amp Recreational Equipment e Donate equipment you no longer want to charity a social service agency or a local sports team e Put up a notice to exchange sell or donate equipment at a community center golf course or health club wherever it makes sense to advertise For example advertise your used tennis racquet at a community center that offers tennis lessons Toys e Donate to a social service agency or a thrift store e Instead of buying new toys exchange a box of toys with a box of your friend s or neighbor s toys For a complete list of specific locations that accept reusable s see Appendix C Closing the Loop Recycling consists of three steps 1 Collection residents place recyclables in a drop off box o
83. wing the grass This can emphasize the e vied of returning valuable Mowing Heights For Ohio grasses nutrients found in grass clippings to etenmnnemenrte the soil while saving PENA INVE landfill space Kentucky Bluegrass Perennial Ryegrass Tall Fescue By leaving the grass clippings on the lawn each time you mow you are creating nature s fertilizer The three nutrients required for a healthy lawn include nitrogen phosphorus and potassium One hundred pounds of grass clippings can generate as much as 3 to 4 pounds of nitrogen one half pound of phosphorus and 2 to 3 pounds of potassium Source Ohio State University Extension Contrary to popular belief grass clippings do not cause thatch Thatch has a high lignin content a substance that is very slow to decompose Grass clippings do not contain much lignin and decompose rapidly returning valuable nutrients to the lawn By leaving grass clippings on the lawn and allowing them to work back into the soil homeowners can maintain beautiful lush lawns while saving time energy and money Monitoring your mowing frequency is essential Never remove more than one third of the grass blade during Page 10 In the Yard any one mowing Removing more can weaken the grass slow or halt root growth and prevent clippings from settling to the soil Mowing will normally be required at least once a week during the spring and fall months Recycling means turning an

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