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Wayne County Recycling & Reuse Guide - Stark

1. 96 T k 424 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Tires mYard Food Waste mRecyclables 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 org Recyclin amp Rouse Table of Contents GUIDE Introduction l How to Use this Guidebook 1 District Programs 2 gt Education Outreach gt Community Outreach Business Outreach In the Home 3 Reduce Reuse Recycle Where Can I Find Recycle Content Materials Frequently asked Questions about Recycling Household Appliances Medical Waste VJ UU UYU Y Inthe Yard se 10 Reduce Recycle Composting In the Garage 11 Reduce Reuse Recycle Commonly Used Automotive Materials Automotive Tires Frequently Asked Questions about HHM Tips on Household Hazardous Materials Dealing with Paint UV y UYU UU YY During Renovation _ _ s is 14 Reuse Recycling Frequently Asked Questions about Construction amp Demolition Debris Appendix A Recycling Information ___ 16 Appendix B Shopping Selling amp Donating Reusable Items 29 Appendix C Useful Telephone Numbers 30 Appendix D Websites 3l Appendix E Recycling Report Card ___33 Introduction The Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Recycling District District mission is to assure safe and sanitary
2. Village of Dalton Village Garage Village of Doylestown Street Garage Chippewa Township Franklin Township Township Hall Moreland Village of Fredericksburg Elementary School Kidron Elementary School Milton Township Township Garage Sterling Paint Township Township Garage Village of Mt Eaton There is no charge to drop off recyclables at the following District recycling drop offs These drop offs are only to be used by residents of Stark Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties For a complete list of acceptable recyclables and how to sort your recyclables see Page 17 Address South Apple Creek Road Burton City State Route 94 7334 North Elyria Road 99 South Main Street 150 Factory Street 47 North Freet Street 144 West Clinton Street Moreland East Main 160 West Clay Street 4476 Kidron Road 13985 Kaufmann Avenue 10075 Winesburg Road Hours 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container Mon Fri 7am 7pm Sat 9am 12pm 24 hour drop off container Mon Fri 7am 3 30pm 2 amp 4 Sat 9am 12pm 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container Plain Township Township Garage Blachleyville Village of Shreve East of Chicago Village of Smithville Across from Town amp Country Wayne Township Township Garage City of Wooster Village of
3. 7am Food Markets Inc Wooster stretches Also collect plastic 9pm gift cards for recycling Rittman IGA 220 North Main 330 925 9502 Every Day 8am 9pm Also accepts any type Street Rittman of bags Scheck s IGA 405 West South 330 567 2045 Mon Sat 8am 9pm Shreve Sun 9am 8pm Styrofoam Recycling Accepts packaging Styrofoam No food containers or containers that had food in them Facility Address Postnet 343 W Milltown Suite A Wooster 330 345 7447 Mon Fri 8 30am 6pm Also accepts grey foam packs air Sat 10am 2pm bags and cardboard Packaging Peanuts Recycling Accepted at the following locations Facility Address Phone Hours Pack Ship USA 1347 N Main St Orrville 330 682 7225 Mon Fri 8 30am 6pm Sat 9am 12pm Postnet 343 W Milltown Suite A Wooster 330 345 7447 Mon Fri 8 30am 6pm Also accepts grey foam packs air Sat 10am 2pm bags and cardboard The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 20 Appendix A Recycling Information Latex Paint The Habitat for Humanity ReStore will accept cans of latex paint They will only accept paint cans that are 1 latex paint 2 1 2 full or more 3 good usable paint Business Habitat for Humanity ReStore 330 264 4999
4. Sat 10am 4pm www friendtique org pickup for furniture New Destinations Thrift 330 264 8885 Accepts large and small working appliances Mon Fri 9am 6pm Store televisions stereos books clothing furniture and Sat 10am 5pm 5382 Cleveland Rd Wooster household items Provides a free pickup Nice as New LLC 330 264 0896 Accepts books DVD s CD s health and beauty Mon Wed 9 30am 6pm 2019 Portage Rd Wooster aids purses shoes hats belts ties jewelry and Thur Fri Sat 9 30am 7pm Consignment Shop clothing adults children size 6 amp up Sun 12pm 4pm Reusable Items Goodwill Industries of Wayne amp Holmes Counties Goodwill accepts the following in good clean and working condition Please contact the Goodwill store if you have any questions on what they accept They may pickup for free depending on the volume of items www woostergoodwill org clothing shoes boots amp purses hand tools amp small power tools housewares dishes glassware kitchen jewelry e televisions stereos radios VCR s DVD utensils lamps amp small appliances hats gloves mittens amp scarves players computers printers keyboards e furniture dressers tables sofas bed frames fax machines mice amp monitors mattresses box springs chairs in saleable domestics linens curtains amp blankets condition small appliances exercise equipment books records CD amp video tapes collectibles antiques knic
5. See Appendix A for a complete list of organizations or businesses that accept computers Musical Instruments amp Music Books eRepair restring or recondition possible eLend sell or donate your instrument if you no longer need it See Appendix A e Help set up a library for choirs and bands to share and exchange music instruments 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 1t 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 reusables see Appendix B Closing the Loop Recycling consists of three steps 1 Collection residents place recyclables in a drop off box or 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 man ufacturers 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
6. 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 A 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 res idue left in the container will contaminate the oil and make it unsuitable for recycling Remember alt hough 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 gas oline Also try to avoid spilling any gasoline Gasoline can also be safely donated 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 througho
7. their website No wet or damp shoes You will be responsible for No sandals or flip flops paying the shipping costs Make sure shoes are dry and free of any mud or dirt Also accepts LIVESTRONG wristbands no other types of wristbands will be accepted You can also take your Nike Factory Store Call them for more old athletic shoes and 549 South Chillicothe Rd 321 information LIVESTRONG Aurora Ohio 44202 wristbands to the nearest 330 995 3080 shoe recycling drop off Computer Electronic Recycling Business Phone Items Accepted Hours Etc Techsolutions 234 200 0800 Accepts all computers and computer accessories Mon Fri 9am 5pm 68 N Portage St Doylestown www etctech net Goodwill Orrville Store 330 684 2050 Accepts computers DVD players fax machines Mon Sat 9am 8pm 1201 N Main St Orrville keyboards printers mice monitors radios stereos Sun 10am Spm and VCR s Please contact the Goodwill store if you Goodwill Rittman Store 330 925 3082 have any questions on what they accept Mon Sat 9am 8pm 260 N Main St Rittman www woostergoodwill org Sun 10am 5pm They may pickup for free depending on the volume Goodwill Wooster Store 330 262 7196 gfiems pO Te Mon Sat 9am 9pm 149 W Milltown Wooster Sun 10am Spm PSC Metals Metallics LLC 330 264 5455 Accepts E Waste computer and accessories mice 4 30pm 1375 Old Mansfield Rd keyboards speakers modems printers scanners Sat 8am 12p
8. 3420 Accepts 5 gallons per day per Mon Sat 7 30am 9pm 427 Beall Ave Wooster resident Sun 9am 8pm Carquest of Wooster 330 264 9748 Accepts no more then 5 gallons Mon Fri 7 30am 6pm 210 N Bever St Wooster Sat 7 30am lpm Used Kerosene Used Heating Oil Contact each business for more information Business Phone Akron Canton Waste Oil Co 330 456 5311 No limit Also accepts used Mon Fri 8am 5pm Inc motor oil heating oil kerosene 1701 Sherrick Rd SE Canton and oil filters www akroncantonwasteoil com Reduce Reuse Recycle and Donate The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 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 A Recycling Information Toner Cartridge Recycling Check with your local Best Buy Staples and office supply stores for toner cartridge recycling Business Items Accepted Etc Techsolutions 234 200 0800 Accepts all computers and computer accessories Mon Fri 9am 5pm 68 N Portage St Doylestown www etctech net Mercury Disposal Business Green Light 330 604 7602 Accepts mercury and mercury Wednesdays 9am 2pm 1201 E Tuscarawas St Canton thermometers at no cost Can pick up for a fee contact them for more information Eyeglasses You can drop off your old eyewear at Lions Club
9. 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 Commonly Used Automotive Materials 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 A Used Antifreeze Why recycle antifreeze Dumping waste antifreeze may be illegal waste antifreeze may contain heavy metals such as lead cadmium 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 A Page I Used Motor Oil When motor oil is put in the trash
10. Contact the Habitat ReStore before Mon Tue Thur Fri 10am 5pm 1451 Spruce St Ext Wooster dropping off paint Sat 10 00am 3 00 pm www waynehabitat org Closed Wed and Sun Scrap Metal Contact each business for more information and for a complete list of accepted materials Business Materials Accepted PSC Metals Metallics LLC 330 264 5455 Accepts aluminum cans steel cans Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 1375 Old Mansfield Rd Wooster aluminum siding copper brass stainless Sat 8am 12pm steel iron radiators catalytic converters lead insulated wire nickel and scrap metal PSC Metals Inc 330 264 8956 Accepts Commercial and Residential Steel Mon Fri 7am 3 30pm 972 Old Columbus Rd Wooster 800 262 8956 Auto bodies appliances sheet iron cast iron Sat 7am 11 30am www pscmetals com motor blocks clean and dirty Steel clips bushling plate and structural 1 and 2 heavy melting steel rail and OTM turnings and cast iron borings Wayco Recycling 330 345 1236 Scrap metal any non hazardous metal Summer Hours 7679 Burbank Rd Wooster material Mon Fri 8am 6pm www secondspinwheels com Sat 8am 2pm Winter Hours will be shorter 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 Busi
11. International 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 lons clubs www lionsclubs org search for eyeglass recycling Reduce Reuse Recycle and Donate The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 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 A Recycling Information Lead Acid Batteries Car Truck Batteries Contact each business for more information These are all free of charge Business Phone Notes Hours 3C Salvage Ltd 330 262 9300 No limit Mon Fri 8 30am Spm 46333 S Jefferson Rd Wooster Fisher Auto Parts 330 262 3700 No limit 8am 6pm Every Day 160 South Columbus Ave Wooster Orlo Auto Parts NAPA 330 682 4050 No limit Mon Fri 7am 6pm Sat 8am 4pm 954 N Vine St Orrville PSC Metals Metallics LLC 330 264 5455 No limit Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm Sat 8am 12pm 1375 Old Mansfield Rd Wooster Wayco Recycling 330 345 1236 No limit Call for pricing Summer Hours 7679 Burbank Rd Wooster Mon Fri 8am 6pm www secondspinwheels com Sat 8am 2pm Winter Hours wil
12. West Salem Street Garage City of Wooster Buehler s Fresh Foods College of Wooster Next to County Building City of Orrville Buehler s Fresh Foods Wooster Township Valley College Grange City of Wooster 3026 South Elyria Road 275 North Market Street East Main Street State Route 585 5277 Cleveland Road 115 South Main Street 3540 Burbank Road Parking Lot off of Beall Avenue 146 West South Street 1114 West High Street 2411 Shreve Road 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container 24 hour drop off container For a complete list of accepted recyclables and how to sort your recyclables see Page 17 Appendix A Recvcling Information Separate Your Recyclables 3 Ways Before You Take Them to the Drop Offs All Acceptable Paper Items Paper should be dry and free from contaminants Brochures Index Cards Paper Shopping Bags Catalogs Junk Mail Pizza Boxes no wax paper Colored Office Paper Legal Pads Post it Notes Computer Paper Letterhead Stationery Receipts Construction Paper Magazines Shredded Paper from home Envelopes Newspaper including ads Telephone Books Greeting Cards Paper Cups not soiled White Office Paper Hard Cover Soft Cover Books Paper Plates not soiled Wr
13. 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 1s 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 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 A For a list of curbside programs and what can be put in your curbside bin see Appendix
14. 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 1 e old prescriptions or over the counter pills cough syrup ointments etc can be disposed at a medicine drop off 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 See Appendix A for a list of places to recycle your old medical waste Order Sharps Recycling Kit Waste Management also offers the disposal of syringes through a mail in disposal program The Med Waste 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 www thinkgreenfromhome com 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 Y Donate reception leftovers to a soup kitchen or homeless shelter Y 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 Y Recycle all bottles and cans make sure to include this in your catering contract Y Print invitations on recycled content paper Recycled co
15. 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 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 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 y Diverting over 32 000 tons of yard waste 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 T
16. 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 Page 20 for a list of facili ties 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 Y 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 1 plastics can be used to make carpet backing bathtubs and fleece blankets and jackets Y 2 plastics can be used to make flower pots and plastic lumber Household Appliances 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 D
17. 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 www epa gov epawaste partnerships wastewise about htm This guide is printed on recycled content paper E 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 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 Americans throw away one third of the food they buy in the grocery store Benefits of Reducing Y Conserve natural resources Y Reduce pollution V Save local landfill space y 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 to
18. 30 Includes glass aluminum cans paper cardboard plastics steel cans newspaper magazines etc Page 33 Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Recycling District Board of Directors 2013 Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Thomas M Bernabei Stark County Commissioner Chris Abbuhl Tuscarawas County Commissioner Jim Carmichael Wayne County Commissioner Janet Weir Creighton Stark County Commissioner Belle Everett Tuscarawas County Commissioner Ann Obrecht Wayne County Commissioner Richard Regula Kerry Metzger Scott Wiggam Stark County Tuscarawas County Wayne County Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Eva Newsome Operations and Planning Manager David Held a Erica Wright Executive Director Finance Director Policy Committee Members Stark County Tuscarawas County Wayne County Janet Weir Creighton Mark Adams Belle Everett Michael Taylor Scott Wiggam Mark Nussbaum Stark County City of Canton Tuscarawas County Mayor of Wayne County City of Wooster Commissioner Dominic Nardis 2 Commissioner New Philadelphia 3 Commissioner Steve Steiner Kirk Norris The Timken Company Michael Chek Robert Gale Dr Greg Halley Quality Castings Stark County Carl Rose Tuscarawas County a e lt Wayne County Company Health Department Public Representative Health Department Tee O _ Health Department Robert Holland Doug Baum No Conflict Matt Ritterbeck Lee Finley Karl Stroh Public Representative Pike Township Truste
19. 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 Fl 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 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 re
20. Ohio Recyclers AOR WWW 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 Craigslist www craigslist org A centralized network of online communities 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 t
21. WAYNE COUNTY TERY Ab aA A E o By Recycling we can all make a Difference Stark Tuscarawas Wayn Recycling District 800 678 9839 www timetorecycle org From the Executive Director Recycling Program Continues to Expand 40 000 35 000 30 000 25 000 TONS 15 000 10 000 5 000 O DAVID HELD Executive Director Dear Residents The District is pleased to present this most recent edition of the Recycling and Reuse Guide for your convenience The Recycling and Reuse Guide is a comprehensive resource for District residents which identifies recycling opportunities and also provides a directory where residential household hazardous waste may be taken for disposal All of that information is important as it helps each of you divert those items from local landfills As you can see in the chart below our recycling rates for the Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Recycling District continue to grow Thank you for your commitment to recycling and the environment If you have questions please feel free to contact the District and we will be happy to assist you You may reach us at 800 678 9839 or visit our website at www timetorecycle org 37 189 37 378 o 2004 2012 Yard Food Waste 165 32 783 ee 20 000 23 015 Recyclables 63 7 1 20 815 Mbo s17 401 16 060 lt 14 090 12 845 12 800 13 420 390 mn 288 324 331 434
22. ality 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 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 so 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
23. apping Paper no foil All Acceptable Cardboard Items Cardboard should be dry and free from contaminants Beverage Cartons Detergent Cartons Paper Towel Rolls Candy Boxes Food Cartons Paperboard Cardboard Boxes File Folders Shoe Boxes Cereal Boxes Gift Boxes Tissue Boxes Cookie Boxes Juice Cartons Toilet Paper Rolls Corrugated Cardboard Milk Cartons Cracker Boxes Paper Egg Cartons All Acceptable Glass Plastic Items Aluminum amp Steel Cans Clear Green and Brown Aluminum Cans Juice Bottles Jelly Jars Sauce Jars Soup Jars Steel Cans Food Cans Metal Lids Soup Cans Tuna Cans Peanut Butter Jars Premium Water Bottles Soda Bottles Vegetable Jars Wine Bottles Pet Food Cans Vegetable Cans 2 Litter Pop Bottles Apple Sauce Cups Baby Milk Bottles Buckets no metal handles Clam Shell Food Containers Condiment Bottles Conditioner Bottles Cooking Oil Bottles Cool Whip Containers Detergent Bottles Dish Hand Soap Bottles Fast Food Plastic Cups Fruit Cups Garbage Cans small Household Cleaner Bottles Jell O Cups Glass Bottles Jars Beer Cans Margarine Butter Containers Alcoholic Containers Energy Drink Cans Medicine Bottles Baby Food Jars Juice Cans Milk Jugs Beer Bottles Soda Cans Mouthwash Bottles Condiment Jars Peanut Butter Containers Fruit Jars Acceptable Plastics 1 7 Plant Flats Plastic Disposable Cups Plastic Flower Pots Pudding Cups Recycling Bins Reusable Plastic Cups Reusable Pl
24. astic Mugs Salad Dressing Bottles Shampoo Bottles Soda Sport Drink Bottles Squeezable Bottles Syrup Bottles Traffic Cones Vitamin Bottles Water Bottles Window Cleaner Bottles Yogurt Containers Unacceptable Plastic Items 6 Pack Rings Desk Accessories Lunch Pails Plastic Grocery Bags Shower Curtains Antifreeze Containers Electronics Motor Oil Containers Plastic Hangers Shrink Wrap Auto Parts Exercise Equipment Packaging Peanuts Plastic Lumber Straws Bubble Wrap Fast Food Cups Pipe Plastic Tricycles Styrofoam Cafeteria Trays Fencing Plastic Bags Plastic Utensils Swimming Pools CD Covers Garbage Cans large Plastic Binders Political Signs Toys CD s Large Plastic Items Plastic Dishes Pool Covers Video Cases Chip Bread Clips Plastic Folders Safety Shields Glasses Video Cassettes Computers Page 17 Appendix A Recycling Information Recycling Center Contact the recycling center for more information Location Hours Items Accepted for Recycling Tri County Recycling Accepts 1201 East Bowman Street Paper All paper and cardboard items Wooster Also Accepts 330 202 7668 Appliances cell phones computers electronics fluorescent light bulbs televisions Mon Fri 9am 5pm batteries and propane tanks Contact them for a complete list of items and charges Wayco Recycling Accepts ALL recyclables must be separated by cans plastic and paper 7679 Burbank Road Cans Aluminum steel and bi metal cans rinse Woos
25. cility before dropping off to make sure they still accept appliances You can also look in Appendix A for a list of companies that can remove the coolant for you There is a cost for this service p MN 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 contaminat ed 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 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 1s also recommended that soiled bandages
26. cycled 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 1s 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 for a list of materials that can be recycled in curbside and drop off pro grams Page 5 Did you Know amp This symbol is used to 0 designate that the product is a wa made of materials that can be recycled Remember not all products with this symbol can be recycled in the District This symbol is used on products and packages that were made from recycled materials It can stand alone or be accompanied by a statement such as this product packaged in recycled paperboard Read the Label 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 pr
27. des Create a valuable end product Composting Composting is a great way to recycle all types of yard waste right in your backyard Backyard composting recy cles your yard waste decreases the amount of waste thrown away saves you time and energy by eliminating yard waste 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 If periods of heavy rain prevent you from mowing frequently make sure the clippings are spread even ly 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 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 yourself 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 fla
28. e Lawrence Township Public Representative Paint Township Trustee No Conflict Mark Cozy Trustee No Conflict Public Representative Brian Gentry David Bennett 2 Public Representative Public Representative By recycling we can all make a difference
29. e Hours Minerva Enterprises 8955 Minerva Road 330 866 3435 Mon Fri 7am 4pm www minervalandfill com Waynesburg Sat 7am 12pm If you have asbestos to bring in to Minerva Enterprises they only accept asbestos Mon Fri 7am 3pm and Sat 7am 1pm Stark C amp D 7280 Lisbon Street East 330 488 6161 Mon Fri 8am 5pm Closed on Saturdays from East Canton Sat 8am 1pm November through March Zollinger Sand amp Gravel 11687 Wadsworth Road SR 57 330 855 2464 Mon Fri 7am 4 30pm C amp D Debris Rittman Sat Seasonal 7am 10 30am Miscellaneous Telephone Numbers for Wayne County Organization Phone Organization Phone Board of Elections 330 287 5480 Job amp Family Services 330 287 5800 Board of MRDD 330 345 6016 Ohio Department of Natural Resources 614 265 6333 Commissioner s Office 330 287 5400 Ohio Department of Transportation 330 786 3100 The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 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 D 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
30. endix C 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 C for a complete list of Construction and Demolition Debris Landfills located in the District 2 Recycling El a X Re USe 3 c5 Appendix Table of Contents Appendix A Recycling Information __ 16 Reusable Items ss 29 Antifreeze Used 222 26 Appendix B Shopping Selling amp Donating Appliance Recycling or Reuse 24 Household Items Clothing Athletic Shoes amp LIVESTRONG Building Materials 29 Wristbands ss 22 Shopping amp Selling Reusable Items 29 Best Buy Trade In Program 222222 23 Goodwill Stores amp Donation Centers 29 Cell Phones ss ss 25 Community Recycling Drop Off Appendix C Useful Telephone Numbers 30 Locations lt eee 16 Construction amp Demolition Debris Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 28 Landfills L 30 Computer Electronic Recycling ss 22 Landfills O 30 Computer Recycling online 23 Miscellaneous Telep
31. entage 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 1t being post consumer Molded Pulp Containers Gray or brown cardboard egg cartons fruit trays and flower pots are made from recycled paper Asked Questions About Recycling 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 recycling saves local landfill space saves nat ural 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 t
32. he District continues to improve District community recycling programs and yard waste recycling programs annually We thank each resident for making our programs a huge success How to Use this Guidebook managing waste in your home yard or 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 around your home Anything you want to know about garage 1s 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 others and to your wallet This guidebook is divided into the following sections In the Home In the Yard In the Garage During 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 Recycling District 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
33. he chasing arrows Not all materials that say recyclable or have the recycling symbol are able to be recycled within the District For example Styrofoam containers often have a 6 in the chasing arrows but Styrofoam food containers are not recyclable at the District Styrofoam can not be heated to the point to kill bacteria that is related to food containers 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 dis poses 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 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
34. he 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 state 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 www 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 31 Notes Page 32 Ap
35. hen matched to charities 203 863 9100 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 recycle 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 1f they will take and recycle your old unwanted set when they deliver your new TV Please contact each facility before dropping off materials for recycling Business Items Accepted Tri County Recycling 330 202 7668 10 per television will accept any size television Mon Fri 9am 5pm 1201 East Bowman Street Also accepts audio visual equipment CD players Wooster DVD players stereos radios VCR s fans and heaters Free to drop off EY Trade in amp Recycling Program How do the Best Buy recycling programs work Customers can get rid of their old or unwanted appliances and electronics in several ways Recycling Kiosks Every United States Best Buy store has kiosks just inside the front doors to drop off ink and toner cartridges rechargeable batteries wires cords cables plastic bags and gift cards Recycling In Store at the Customer Service Counter Best Buy stores accept most electronics with a few exceptions Please select your state f
36. hone Numbers Curbside Recycling Programs ss 19 for Wayne County 30 Eye Glasses 0 2I Freon Removal 24 Appendix D Websites ss 31 Household Batteries sss 25 Instruments ss 28 Appendix E Recycling Report Card 33 Kerosene amp Heating Oil Used 26 Lead Acid Batteries 28 Mercury Disposal 2 Motor Oil Used 26 Packaging Peanuts Recycling 20 Paint Latex eee 21 wap ie Shredding Peewee pi pa Would your business facility or organization Plastic Grocery bag Recycling ea 20 like to be in our guide You can if Prescription Drug Collection Program 19 Propane amp Gas Tanks 2222222 i 1 Your business facility or organization is Rechargeable Household Batteries 25 located in Stark Tuscarawas or Wayne Recycling Drop Off Centers 18 Counties and Serap Metal eee 21 2 You accept items for reuse or recycling from Styrofoam Recycling 20 selena Television Recycling 23 Tire Recycling iii 18 Please contact the District at 1 800 678 9839 or Toner Cartridge Recycling 27 by e mail at district timetorecycle org Yard Waste Collection Sites 18 Page I5 A endix A Recycling Information Community Recycling Drop Off Locations Contact 800 678 9839 for more information Community Location Village of Apple Creek Street Garage Baughman Township Township Garage Burton City Chester Township Northwestern Elementary School Village of West Salem Village of Congress Township Service Center Village of Creston Village Garage
37. iance Centers Inc 888 236 6387 Approximate Cost In shop 15 On Mon Fri 9am 8pm 1300 W High St Orrville Sat 9am Spm www bennetsappliance com AEP Ohio Appliance Recycling Program e Turn in your old appliance through the Appliance Recycling Program and receive a 50 incentive check plus free convenient pick up of your old working refrigerator or freezer 17 AMERICAN e You must be a current AEP Ohio Customer residing in Ohio ae e Call 1 877 545 4112 or go to their website at www aepohio com save programs ApplianceRecycling aspx to schedule a pickup and learn the requirements of the appliance recycling program The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 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 A Recycling Information Rechargeable Household Batteries amp Cell Phones Recycle the following rechargeable batteries cellular and cordless telephones cordless power tools laptop computers PDAs two way radios camcorders and remote control toys Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Lithium Ion Li ion and small Sealed Lead weighing less than 2 lbs Also accepts any size make model digital or analog Cell Phones with or without the battery attached NO cell phone accessories are accepted These drop off points a
38. ients 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 Contrary to popular belief grass clippings do not cause thatch Thatch has a high lignin content a substance that 1s 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 Recycle Recycling means turning an old product into something new For example yard waste 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 A for a list of composting yard waste drop off sites Benefits of Recycling V Reduce the need for landfill Y Reduce pollution composting reduces the need for fertilizers pesticides and herbici
39. information please contact the District at 800 678 9839 or by e mail at district timetorecycle org Education Outreach Education is a key element in the District s mission to reduce the waste stream For more information contact the District s 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 Community Outreach 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 D
40. ing and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 18 Appendix A Recycling Information Curbside Recycling Programs Contact the number listed below for more information on the city village s curbside recycling program Community Phone Village of Doylestown 330 658 2181 Village residents contact the Village for more information Village of Marshallville 800 201 0005 Every other Friday Use the yellow recycling container provided Kimble Company Contact the Kimble Company for more information City of Orrville 330 684 5004 Weekly service same day as your trash day Use the yellow or green recycling container provided City of Rittman 330 925 2045 Every Tuesday same day as your trash day Use the green recycling container provided City of Wooster 800 910 2831 Use the green recycling container provided by Waste Management Waste Management Contact Waste Management for more information Paper Shredding Services Location Sanmandy Enterprises Cost is 10 pound the paper is recycled once Mon Fri 7am 5pm 2454 East Steiner Road Creston shredded Quantities over 2 000 pounds can receive a discount Prescription Drug Collection Program Recycle the following Pharmaceutical Drugs and Over the Counter Medications unused medicati
41. istrict at 800 678 9839 The following programs are available to District communities and residents Recycling Makes Sense Grant Programs The Recycling Makes Sense 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 Page 2 The performance standards will be calculated and paid on a quarterly basis based on the performance of the previous calendar year Earned money can be used to offset the costs of providing the programs and to provide education to increase participation in the programs RECYCLING B a EDUCATION Moo Ps Hg 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 The 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
42. istrict that specialize in Page 8 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 Act 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 sure 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 A Be sure to call the recycling fa
43. it 1s 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 Recyclin Plastic Recycling Codes fr t l ES HDPE recycling L a Vinyl polyvinyl chloride PVC For example vegetable oil bottles v Li a Low Density Polyethylene LDPE For example dry cleaning amp bread bags x aS Polypropylene PP For example yogurt cups and some margarine tubs PP a Polystyrene Styrofoam For example carry out containers amp Styrofoam plates PS LA Other For example ketchup bottles microwaveable serving ware Other D Polyethylene Terephthalate PETE For example soft drink bottles water bottles pete and sport drink bottles High Density Polyethylene HDPE For example milk jugs laundry detergent bottles grocery bags and some margarine tubs See Page 20 for grocery bag 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 Recycled Sa
44. junkmail www donotmail org Reuse Reuse is the easy process of using an item over and over again For example you can buy used compact discs ra ther 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 B Benefits of Reusing Save landfill space by saving space in our present landfills we reduce the likelihood of needing additional landfills in our area Y 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 actually better for the environment than recycling because recycling requires resources time and money to process materials or products into new usable items Page 3 Recycle 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 produc
45. kknacks games amp toys Organization Phone Address Hours City of Orrville Store 330 684 2050 1201 N Main St Orrville Mon Sat 9am 8pm Sun 10am 5pm City of Rittman Store 330 925 3082 260 N Main St Rittman Mon Sat 9am 8pm Sun 10am 5pm City of Wooster Store 330 262 7196 149 W Milltown Wooster Mon Sat 9am 9pm Sun 10am 5pm The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 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 C 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 your items to a landfill Contact each business for more information Business Address American Landfill Waste 7916 Chapel Street SE 330 866 3265 Monday 6 30am through Management Waynesburg Saturday Midnight www americanlandfill com Countywide Recycling and 3619 Gracemont Street SW 330 874 3855 Mon Fri 6 30am 4pm Disposal Facility East Sparta Sat 7am 1 lam www republicservicesohio com Kimble Sanitary Landfill 3596 State Route 39 NW 330 343 1226 Mon Fri 7am Spm www kimblecompanies com Dover Sat 7am 2pm Construction amp Demolition Debris Landfills Contact each business for more information Business Address Phon
46. l be shorter Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs CFL s Business Phone Tri County Recycling 330 202 7668 Accepts fluorescent light bulbs for 1 00 a Mon Fri 9am 5pm 1201 East Bowman Street tube including ballasts free Wooster Waste Management 866 699 6466 Think Green From Home compact fluorescent CFL recycling www thinkgreenfromhome com program is a convenient and affordable option for home collection of CFL bulbs and mail back for recycling 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 Instruments Contact each business before dropping off items Facility Phone Items Accepted Belden Village Music 330 497 9292 Accepts wind string percussion Mon Sat 11am 8pm 6787 Wales Ave NW North Canton electronic and keyboard instruments www beldenvillagemusic com Also accepts P A equipment amplifiers and speakers Repairs broken instruments Don Lazar Music 330 493 9992 Accepts wind string brass percussion Mon Sat 9am 5pm 4651 Whipple Ave NW Canton electronic and keyboard instruments www lazarmusic com Pellegrino Music Center 330 498 8400 Accepts wind string and percussion Mon Thurs 10am 5040 Everhard Rd NW Canton instruments 7pm Fri 10am Spm www pellegrinomusic com Sat 10am 3pm Stearns Violins Inc 330 877 8584 Accepts vio
47. lins violas cellos and Mon Wed Fri 10341 Middlebranch NE Hartville upright basses and their bows 10am 5pm www stearnsviolins com Sat 10am 2pm The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 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 Shopping Selling and Donating Reusable Materials Household Items Clothing Building Materials Tons of unwanted clothing furniture and appliances are thrown in the landfills each year The following organizations will help Wayne 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 Habitat for Humanity 330 264 4999 Accepts large and small working appliances Mon Tue Thur Fri 10am ReStore building materials deconstruction materials 5pm 1451 Spruce St Ext landscaping materials lawn and garden tools Sat 10 00am 3 00pm Wooster 1 2 full latex and aerosol paint cans Provides free Closed Wed and Sun www waynehabitat org pickup within a reasonable limit Friendtique 330 262 2012 Accepts books clothing furniture household items Mon Fri 10am 5pm 223 W Liberty St Wooster antiques linen and kitchen and bath Provides a free
48. low all instructions on use and disposal of both material and the container e Wear gloves and protective clothing to prevent skin contact when applicable e Handle with care e 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 mix HHM e Don t breathe HHM fumes e Don t bury or burn HHM Dealing with Paint The best way to avoid excess paint is to calculate how For quantities greater than 1 inch left in the container 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 cleaned with water It is easily applied and can be soap and e Use it up If you can t use the excess paint give it to friends relatives theatrical groups recreation departments and community service organizations Give away only paint that is of good qu
49. m Wooster copiers fax answering machines VCRs CD DVDs remote controls game controllers telephones radios CBs stereos walkmans I pods MP3 players cables and wires power tools cord or battery calculators and audio visual equipment Tri County Recycling 330 202 7668 Accepts all computer equipment all electronics and any Mon Fri 9am 1201 East Bowman Street item that plugs into an electrical outlet 1 e toaster 5pm Wooster blender hair dryer heaters lamp etc Free of charge to drop of any of these items Also offers a Certificate of Destruction for computer hard drives Wayco Recycling 330 345 1236 Will pay 5 1b for all computer equipment and Summer Hours 7679 Burbank Rd Wooster electronics with the exception of monitors Mon Fri 8am 6pm www secondspinwheels com Price is subject to change Sat 8am 2pm Winter Hours will be shorter The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 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 A Recycling Information Computer Recycling online Business Information National Cristina Foundation A not for profit foundation dedicated to the support of training through donated technology They encourage www cristina org companies and individuals to donate computers and other technology which is t
50. mmable 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 Y 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 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 Y Use only what you need Use only the amount indicated on the label Using more product does not mean it will work better Reuse 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 neigh bors and non profit organizations Benefits of HHM V Save landfill space Reusing V Protect drinking water V Help others Simple Ways to Reuse HHM V Ask friends neighbors and relatives if they could use any of your extra HHM Y Donate to a non profit organization or school that may be willing to take you HHM off your hands Recycle
51. ness Phone AmeriGas 330 484 0973 Cost is 5 00 per propane tank to drop off Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 2619 Waynesburg Dr SE Canton Call for more information WWW amerigas com PSC Metals Metallics LLC 330 264 5455 Accepts empty propane tanks must be cut in Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 1375 Old Mansfield Rd Wooster Sat Sam 12pm Tri County Recycling 330 202 7668 No limit Please contact Tri County Mon Fri 9am 5pm 1201 East Bowman Street Recycling for more information Wooster Wayco Recycling 330 345 1236 No limit must be empty Summer Hours 7679 Burbank Rd Wooster Mon Fri 8am 6pm www secondspinwheels com Sat 8am 2pm Winter Hours will be shorter The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 21 Appendix A Recycling Information Nike Reuse A Shoe amp LIVESTRONG Wristbands Recycling Program Nike Reuse A Shoe When recycling your shoes please remember Send your old athletic shoes Program of any brand to www nikereuseashoe com Only recycle athletic shoes running shoes sneakers etc Nike Grind Processing 3552 Avenue of Commerce Accepts all brands of athletic shoes Memphis TN 38125 No shoes containing metal No cleats or dress shoes For information on the program and to download an address label go to
52. ntent paper is readily available at most paper and stationery stores You can also consider using web based e vites for computer savvy guests Page 9 Over 20 of the residential waste stream is made up of yard waste By reducing your yard waste you can help the Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Recycling District District increase its recycling rate and extend the life of our land fills The following section will offer easy ways that can help reduce and recycle your yard waste 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 yard waste is to plant groundcover such as ivy instead of grass Benefits of Reducing Y Conserve natural resources V Reduce pollution Y Save local landfill space V Save time there is no need to bag your yard waste and take it to the curb or yard waste drop off site Just Mow It The main component of yard waste is grass clippings District residents can decrease their waste stream by just mowing the grass This can emphasize the of returning valuable Mowing Heig hts nutrients found in For Ohiegrasses grass clippings to Bsfounutcemencike bl OPS 1 5 2 5 y 5238 2 5 3 Sey y A 5 1 Source Ohio State University Extension Perennial Ryegrass Tall Fescue clippings on the lawn each time you mow you are creating nature s fertilizer The three nutr
53. ocess A consumer has not used the material Frequentl 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 1s 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 Where can I find recycled content materials 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 consumer 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 perc
54. on expired medications prescription medicine non prescription medicines syrups creams pain medications mood altering drugs pain relievers cold and flu medications vitamins and pet medications Unacceptable items are syringes guns and mail Drop off your unused or expired drugs at one of the following locations below free of charge Contact the MEDWAY Drug Enforcement Agency at 866 860 9513 330 262 0363 or by e mail at medwaydea earthlink net for more information Facility Location Telephone Hours The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research The lists may change so as always please call the facility before dropping off materials to ensure that the facility is still operating Page 19 Appendix A Recycling Information Plastic Grocery Bag Recycling Check with your local grocer to see if they accept plastic grocery bags for recycling Facility Orrville Buehler s 1114 W High St Accepts any plastic bag that 330 683 2060 M Sat 7am 10pm Sun 7am Food Markets Ine Orrville stretches Also collect plastic 9pm gift cards for recycling Wooster Buehler s 336 N Market St Accepts any plastic bag that 330 264 9900 M Sat 7am 9pm Sun 9am Food Markets Inc Wooster stretches Also collect plastic Tpm gift cards for recycling Wooster Buehler s 3540 Burbank Road Accepts any plastic bag that 330 345 5908 M Sat 7am 10pm Sun
55. ought the appliance from They might take away the appliance for a small fee or for free 4 Take to a donation center that accepts working appliances see Appendix B 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 PSC Metals Metallics LLC 330 264 5455 Accepts all appliances Also accepts lawn mowers Mon Fri 8am 4 30pm 1375 Old Mansfield Rd Wooster weed eaters and snow blowers drained gas oil Sat 8am 12pm PSC Metals Inc 330 264 8956 Accepts all appliances Also accepts mowers weed Mon Fri 7am 3 30pm 972 Old Columbus Rd Wooster 800 262 8956 eaters and snow blowers gas and oil removed first Sat 7am 1 1 30am www pscmetals com Tri County Recycling 330 202 7668 Accepts washers dryers stoves air Mon Fri 9am 5pm 1201 East Bowman Street conditioners dehumidifiers and refrigerators Wooster Free of charge to drop of any of these items Wayco Recycling 330 345 1236 Accepts all appliances Please call for pricing Summer Hours 7679 Burbank Road Mon Fri 8am 6pm Wooster Sat 8am 2pm Winter Hours will be shorter 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 Bennets Appl
56. pendix E Recycling Report Card 2012 WAYNE COUNTY Statistics on Recycling Drop Offs amp Curbside Programs Community Location Recyclables Yard Waste Tires TOTAL Village of Apple Creek Ste Garage STO Baughman Township Township Garage SH Chester Township __ Northwestem lementay School 107 Congress Township Township Service Comer Village resto Village Garage O o Village o Dalton Village Garage IB Vilage ol Doylestown Street Garage SB Franklin Township Township Hall o 0O O o Oooo Village of Fredericksburg ElementarySehool a OoOO o o oa Kiron Eems t o S O Mitton Township Township Garage s o o oao Paint Township Township Garage Plain Township Township Garage SL oo o o ao Vila of Shreve festoi OB o o Village of Smithville Across for Town amp County 190 Wayne Township Township Garage w ooo o Village of West Salem Street Garage A City of Wooster Buehtrs Fresh Foods LT ealege or Wester CdS S iLSC HC City of Oreille Bueh Fresh Foods o Oooo o o Wooster Township Valley College Grange w SchoolGovernment Programs ire Reeyaling Program OOOO O S S a a Paradise Composting Yard Waste Recycling Program m m Abitibi Paper Reeyeling Program SG Sanmandy Paper Recycling Program 2 OO O OOOO O ro GRANT FUNDED PROGRAMS Drop Off Programs Recyclables Yard Waste Tires TOTAL Curbside Programs Recyclables Yard Waste Tires TOTAL TOTALS in tons 4 352 7 626 12 0
57. pes 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 see Appendix B eUse old clothing items for Halloween costumes children s dress up or rags Furniture amp Antiques e Buy durable goods and repair them when possible e Use the services of professional repairers and refinishers when necessary e List 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 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
58. re in connection with Call 2 Recycle www call2recycle org Check out there website for a complete list of drop offs Business Address Phone Hours Best Buy 3906 Burbank Rd 330 345 5503 Mon Sat 10am 9pm www bestbuy com Wooster Sun 11am 7pm Stark Tuscarawas Wayne Joint 9918 Wilkshire Blvd NE 800 678 9839 Mon Fri 8 30am 4 30pm Recycling District Bolivar www timetorecycle org Cell Phones Contact each business for more information Business Address Cell Phones for Soldiers Go to their website and click on Find a Drop off Point Put in your zip code to find the www cellphonesforsoldiers com closest drop off point Contact number 800 426 1031 Etc TechSolutions 234 200 0800 Accepts all computers and computer accessories Mon Fri 9am Spm 68 N Portage St Doylestown www etctech net Tri County Recycling 330 202 7668 Accepts all cell phones Tablets and accessories free Mon Fri 9am 5pm 1201 East Bowman Street of charge Wooster PSC Metals Metallics LLC 330 264 5455 Accepts cell phones telephones cords cables and Mon Fri 8am 1375 Old Mansfield Rd Wooster 4 30pm aed A sce Si Wayco Recycling 330 345 1236 All phones Free drop off Summer Hours 7679 Burbank Road Mon Fri 8am 6pm Wooster Sat 8am 2pm Winter Hours will be shorter Household Batteries A AA C and D Batteries Contact each business for more information Facility Phone Tri County Recycling Accepts all bat
59. rom the drop down menu on www BestBuy com recycle to view program details for your area Appliance and TV Recycling Options Best Buy will remove an appliance or television free of charge from a customer s home when a new product is purchased and delivered by Best Buy Or for a fee they can schedule a pickup with no product purchase Reclaimed Product From Trade In If products cannot be refurbished or resold Best Buy will ensure the products are responsibly recycled Best Buy s Trade In Program offers a convenient way to bring your gently used electronics to trade for Best Buy Gift Cards Visit any participating Best Buy locations near you or follow their simple process online www BestBuy com Tradein The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research 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 A Recycling Information 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 b
60. rticipates in the reuse of propane tanks If you have an old unusable propane tank that cannot be refilled see Appendix A 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 website 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 fol
61. ter Plastics 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 plastic containers rinse and remove lids 330 345 1236 Paper All paper and cardboard items Summer Hours Also Accepts Mon Fri 8am 6pm Computers electronics lead acid batteries scrap metal and propane tanks Sat 8am 2pm Contact them for a complete list of items and prices Winter Hours Mon Fri 8am 5pm Sat 8am 2pm Yard Waste Collection Sites e Accepted Yard Waste Materials Grass Leaves Branches Stumps Shrubs Sod Christmas Trees no tinsel e Unacceptable Materials Business Waste Railroad Ties Wooden Furniture Treated Wood Plastic Bags Trash e There is no charge to drop off yard waste materials at the below community drop off locations e Call Paradise Composting at 330 669 3141 for more information Location Address Paradise Composting 4300 Mechanicsburg Road Saturdays April 3 Week in November 9am 1pm Contact 330 669 3141 to schedule an appointment for Monday through Friday and for December through March Paradise Lawn Care 6203 Akron Road Mon Fri 9am 5pm Year Round Smithville Open Saturdays 9am 1pm In May and June Only Tire Recycling e Accepts 12 tires per person per year off the rim 4 per person each time e Car and light truck tries only e Free of Charge Facility Location Phone Hours Goodwill Industries 1034 Nold Avenue 330 264 1300 Mon Thurs 8am 1 1 30am Check in at lobby first Wooster Year Round The recycl
62. teries at no cost amp no limit Mon Fri 9am 1201 East Bowman Street Lead Acid Batteries Car Truck Batteries 5pm Wooster Rechargeable Household Batteries and Household Batteries A AA C and D Batteries 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 Waste Management 866 699 6466 Think Green From Home battery recycling program offers www thinkgreenfromhome com residents the convenient and affordable option of recycling The recycling and reuse facilities listed in this book are the most current based upon our research The lists may Page 25 Appendix A Recycling Information Used Antifreeze Contact each business for more information You can also contact your local auto store or garage to see if they accept used antifreeze or any other automotive fluids Business Akron Canton Waste Oil Co 330 456 5311 No limit Also accepts used Mon Fri 8am 5pm Inc motor oil heating oil kerosene 1701 Sherrick Rd SE Canton and oil filters www akroncantonwasteoil com Used Motor Oil Contact each business for more information You can also contact your local auto store or garage to see 1f they accept used motor oil or any other automotive fluids Business Phone Notes Hours 3C Salvage Ltd 330 262 9300 No limit Mon Fri 8 30am 5pm 46333 S Jefferson Rd Wooster Advance Auto Parts 330 262
63. trash Page 13 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 Reuse Recycling 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 for reuse organizations and recycling facilities that process construction waste Appendix C 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 recycled content building materials or check at your local hardware store 1 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
64. ts 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 y steel 2 500 pounds of iron 1 000 pounds of coal and 40 pounds of limestone are conserved Y 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 bookstores Cameras Photographic Equipment e Buy durable goods and repair them when possible Refer to the Yellow Pages for Photographic Equipment Repairing eFind 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 Ta
65. ut 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 froma py 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 2 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 A for a list of tire drop off s Frequently Asked Questions About HHM How do I dispose of 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 pa
66. ves 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 Ar my Page 7 Do I have to remove the plastic caps before I recycle my plastic bottle No It is no longer necessary to remove plastic caps from plastic bottles The District is now accepting Plastics 1 7 so the plastic lids are acceptable Make sure the lids are securely attached to the bottle If there 1s an abundance of loose lids in recycle bin they will easily become separated and create a litter problem Can I recycle my 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
67. wels 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 Mea have to do is register with Ne Mail Preference Service www dmachoice org It may take a few months before you notice a decrease mail delivered to you fem Local advertising mail will 24 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 Check out these websites for more help on reducing unwanted mail www 41pounds org www obviously com
68. 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 14 uestions amp Frequently Asked About Construction Demolition Debris How can I get rid of carpet The District cannot Se recycle carpet at this AN Py AN time If the carpet Ven HW STK cannot be donated to a MAN Hy friend neighbor relative 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 A for a list of recycling outlets for aluminum siding under Scrap Metal How do I get rid of vinyl siding The District cannot recycle vinyl siding at this time See App

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