There are a lot of materials that we can't collect in our programs, but that doesn't mean they aren't recyclable. Here is a short list with more materials and outlets.
Aluminum:
Doors, windows, castings, etc. - Wise Recycling, 913/831-1541
Building supplies:
Habitat for Humanity, 816/231-6889
Carpeting:
Flooring Systems, 913/390-5858
CDs and CD-Roms:
Send whole disks only, without packaging, in packages of less than 50 lbs. to:
NE-SAR Systems
420 Ashwood Road
Darlington, PA 16115-9325
*Sender is responsible for the cost of shipping.
Cell Batteries:
Button cell batteries often contain high levels of mercury or silver which can be reclaimed for reuse and kept out of the environment.
These retailers will gladly recycle, at no cost, any used button cell batteries:
- The Camera Center, 7040A W. 76th St.
- Goodman Ace Hardware, 12202 College Blvd.
- JC Penney Watch Center, 11461 W. 95th St. (Oak Park Mall)
- KC Digital, 9552 Antioch Rd.
- Toner Jewelry, 7201 College Blvd.
Cell phones - working:
Any cell phone can dial 911 in an emergency - regular service is not required. Think of someone who might need a phone for emergencies only.
Most network-owned cellular telephone stores offer kiosks where old cell phones can be dropped off and recycled.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs:
Motor oil:
Used oil is persistent in the environment. Spilled oil will wash off streets and into streams and rivers. Oil disposed of in the trash with the rest of your garbage will most likely spill somewhere in your neighborhood or cause problems at the landfill where it is buried.
Office furniture and equipment, computers, electronics:
Surplus Exchange, 816/472-0444
Plastic grocery sacks:
Local grocery stores - ask store manager.
For even more information, visit RecycleSpot.org. This one-stop "spot" has recycling information for the entire metropolitan area. Once there, you can: search by item, locate nearby recycling centers and get detailed information geared to residents, businesses, schools, building designers and contractors.