Hard to Recycle Materials

Materials that can cause H.a.R.M to our environment if not recycled properly.

C.H.a.R.M.
(Center for hard to recycle materials)

As of recent estimates, the United States generates a substantial amount of waste annually, and a significant portion of it is not recycled. According to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2022, the total generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) was approximately 292.4 million tons. Of this amount, about 94.2 million tons were recycled or composted, representing a recycling rate of about 32.1%.

This means that approximately 198.2 million tons of waste were not recycled in that year. This waste either went to landfills, was incinerated, or was otherwise not processed through recycling or composting programs.

C.H.A.R.M creation is to help residents and institutions with the gaps in recycling access to ensure the reduction of materials that go to landfills.

Textile Recycling

Accepted:
Clothing:  Blouses, pants, swimsuits, coats, scarves, ties, dresses, shirts, tops (any kind), hats, socks, formal wear, jackets, suits, undergarments, jeans, sweaters and all baby/infant clothing. 
Shoes:  All shoes are accepted, backpacks, gloves, office supplies, belts, handbags, purses, computer bags, luggage, tote bags, fashion jewelry and wallets.
T extiles:  Bedspreads, washcloths, sleeping bags, drapes, blankets, home/wall decor, sheets, curtains, pictures/artwork, sofa covers, shower curtains, small area rugs/floor mats, towels, quilts, vases, pillows, baskets, books, kitchen dishes, glasses, holders/shakers and utensils.

Non - Accepted:
C lothing:  Wet, moldy or dirty clothing.
S hoes: Moldy, damaged
Textiles: Furniture, paints, mattresses and cleaners/liquids .

Foam Recycling

Accepted:
F oam packaging waste from appliances, furniture, TV’s and electronics as well as coolers used in food and beverage storage.

Non - Accepted:
Foam packing peanuts, food packaging items (cups, trays, take-away boxes, utensils), material featuring any recycle number other than ‘6’.

Plastic / Glass Recycling

Accepted:
Plastic: Hard plastic containers and bottles (water bottles, milk jugs, detergent containers, etc.) as well as #1 and #2 plastic to-go containers.
Glass: Brown, green and clear food and beverage bottles and jars.

Non - Accepted:
Plastic: Plastic utensils, flexible plastics (bags, straws, wrapping from food or packaging), bubble wrap, packing peanuts and foam packaging.
Glass: Small pieces of broken glass and Pyrex or heat-resistant glass.

Cardboard / Paper Recycling

Accepted:
Moving boxes, food boxes, shipping boxes, cardboard or paper envelopes and folders, newspaper, mail and magazines, notebook paper, scrap paper and cartons.

Non - Accepted:
S hredded paper, to-go cups, paper plates soiled with food, greasy cardboard or pizza boxes, coated paper take out containers, tissue paper, sparkly wrapping paper, paper towels and napkins.

Medical Recycling

Accepted:
Under construction

Non - Accepted :
Under construction

Battery Recycling

Accepted:
Under construction

Non - Accepted:
Under construction

Light Bulb Recycling

Accepted:
Under construction

Non - Accepted:
Under construction

Household Liquids Recycling

Accepted:
Under construction

Non - Accepted:
Under construction

Electronic Waste Recycling

A ccepted:
Electronics, functioning and non-functioning IT-related electronics will be responsibly refurbished or recycled. Toys, small appliances, wires, phones, and all related household electronics.
"Anything that plugs in or contains a battery."

Non - Accepted:
Wood consoles, wood tables, primarily wood based materials

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