resources for all sorts of
recyclables:
http://www.scdhec.net/environment
/lwm/recycle/

One Stop National Environmental Resource:
www.earth911.org

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Aerosol Cans
Completely empty contents, and remove plastic cap. Place in your recycling container.

Aluminum Cans
Place in your recycling bin or drop cans off at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center .

Architectural Salvage

• Habitat for Humanity: 298-0099

Appliances

The City of Greenville collects appliances at the curb for City garbage customers. Please call 467-4345.

• Goodwill Industries: 467-3222
• Habitat for Humanity: 298-0099
• Miracle Hill Ministries: 242-6931
• Salvation Army: 235-4803

Asphalt

• Ashmore Brothers: 879-4298
• King Asphalt, Inc.: 855-0338

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Batteries
All battery types are accepted at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center
Lead-acid: Car and boat batteries are accepted at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center

Ni-Cd: Rechargeable batteries found typically in power tools, cordless and cell phones, battery-powered toys, and camcorders can be deposited at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center. Check also:

• Radio Shack
• Circuit City
• Wal-Mart
• Sears Repair Services

Books
Please deposit books into the mixed paper container at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center. The following organizations also accept books:

• Goodwill Industries: 467-3222
• Habitat for Humanity: 298-0099
• Miracle Hill Ministries: 242-6931
• Salvation Army: 235-4803 
• Greenville Literacy Association 467-3456

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Cameras and Disposable Cameras
Drop off one-time use cameras at the photo-finishing specialist near you. This type of camera is 100% recycled!

Carpet/Carpet Pad
Good Carpet:

• Habitat for Humanity: 298-0099
• Miracle Hill Ministries: 242-6931

Old Carpet:

• Lafarge North America 843.462.7141
• Southeastern Plastics Recovery 843.308.5800

Cartridges
Copier, Fax, Laser, Toner: Please recycle at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center , or at these retail locations:

• Office Depot
• Office Max
• Staples

Chemicals
Hazardous Waste Management Companies

• Carolina Environmental Assoc Inc.: 800-848-2324
• Hazpro: 848-1312
• Safety Klene: 316-252-1483

For additional information on chemical disposal, contact the local DHEC office at 241-1090.

Clothing and Accessories
Clothes can be donated to charitable organizations such as:

• Greenville Rescue Mission : 242-6933
• Safe Harbor : 467-1177
• Goodwill Industries: 467-3222
• Miracle Hill Ministries: 242-6931
• Salvation Army: 235-4803
• Habitat for Humanity: 298-0099
• Green Karat - recycle your old jewlery and buy eco-friendly jewelry here

Coat Hangers
Dry cleaners may accept wire coat hangers for recycling. Check the yellow pages for listings.

Compact Disks and cassettes
Please drop off CDs, CD cases, cassettes and cassette cases at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center. Many local record and book stores purchase used CD's. Check the yellow pages for listings.

Computer Disks
Floppy disks can be recycled at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center .

Computer Equipment

Rotary Club of Clemson
Computers for Kids Program
Contact: Jack Henson 864-654-2276
This program refurbishes computer systems for households in need who have early elementary aged children.

Contact the Goodwill Computer Store in Simpsonville for refurbishing and recycling options. Goodwill computer drop-off locations can also be found at the Blackberry Valley, O'Neal, Piedmont and Enoree County-run convenience centers. To contact the County Solid Waste Division, please call 864-297-8558.

Donation: Some public schools, churches, and non-profit organizations accept some used computer equipment for reuse. You will need to call to confirm prior to delivery. For more information on electronics recycling:

• EPA
• Earth Protection Services, Inc.
• Cleanlites Recycling, Inc.
• Dell Computer Recycling and the Cristina Foundation

Learn about computer manufacturer recycling programs.

Concrete and Construction Waste

• ACE Environmental: 947-8100
• Pavement Products and Services: 233-1990
• Concrete Recycling 579-3734

Corrugated Cardboard
Flattened cardboard with all debris removed can be placed at the curb for pick-up, or can be delivered to the Recycling and Environmental Education Center on Stone Avenue .

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Disposable Cameras See "Cameras"

Drywall

• www.drywallrecycling.org

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Egg Cartons
Paper cartons can be placed in your curbside bin or taken to the Stone Avenue Recycling Center . Styrofoam cartons can be taken to Publix Grocery Stores, where recycling bins are set up outside the front doors. Another option is to donate them to schools or churches for reuse.

Electronic Equipment and Scrap
http://www.scdhec.net/eqc/lwm/recycle
//forms/new_fyi/e-waste_2.pdf

Also see computer equipment

Eyeglasses
Donate used eyeglasses to the Lions Club at the Recycling and Environmental Education Center , 800 East Stone Avenue , Greenville . Check the yellow pages under "Opticians" for additional listings.

• LensCrafters, Verdae Blvd. , Greenville : 676-1122
• Haywood Mall: 234-7200

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FedEx Envelopes
Tyvek (or FedEx) envelopes can be recycled free by calling Dupont at 1.866.338.9835 or logging onto www.tyvekenvelopes.com. Dupont will send a recycling pouch with a preaddressed label so you can easily mail it back in.

Film Canisters (including lids)
The following retailers accept film canisters for recycling:

• Wal Mart
• Wolf Camera Stores

Fire Extinguishers
Contact your local fire department for more information. Also, see chemicals.

Foam Packaging
EPS National Mail-Back Option

If there is no EPS recycling in your community please send it via U.S. Postal Service or other carrier to the address below. Average shipping fees range from $1.50-$9.00 based on the total packaging weight. To maximize your EPS recycling efforts via the mail-back option we recommend the following:

 1. Make sure the EPS is clean and free of any plastic film, loose parts or glued-on cardboard.

2. To increase the amount of EPS in each shipping container, it can be easily broken or cut into smaller pieces so that more foam can fit in individual boxes. AFPR will also recycle the corrugated boxes used to ship the EPS.

3. When shipping EPS biomedical coolers simply tape the top and bottom pieces together with shipping tape and apply the label and postage directly to the EPS. An outer, corrugated box is not necessary.

4. AFPR does not accept extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam including meat trays, cups, egg cartons or other disposable foodservice items for recycling.

5. Prepare shipping label and affix postage for delivery to:

Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers
1298 Cronson Boulevard, Suite 201
Crofton, MD 21114 USA

6. To facilitate shipping from home, the United States Postal Service (USPS) provides numerous options for printing labels and/or postage using online resources. This convenience also allows you to have the shipment picked up by your local USPS carrier as outbound mail.

 EPS can be identified by the number 6 plastic resin identification code. Many types of foam plastic are not clearly marked; if you have questions please contact AFPR at (410) 451-8340 for clarification. To obtain information about other recycling opportunities, including foodservice, rigid durable goods and other plastics, please check the U.S. & Canadian Recycled Plastic Markets Database. For loose fill "peanut" recycling please visit the Plastic Loose Fill Council or call the Peanut Hotline at 800-828-2214.

The information contained herein is subject to change and is provided without any express or implied warranty as to its truthfulness or accuracy. The Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers does not endorse the products or processes of any individual manufacturer or recycler.

Fleece - Polartec
patagonia.com/recycle

Fluorescent Bulbs
Should be recycled with household hazardous waste recycler due to the mercury content in these lights. Or contact a local fluorescent bulb recycler such as:

• Clean Lite Recycling South, Inc. (CRI): 503-9900
• Hughes Supply Inc. Greenville: 233-0580
• EPSI: 847-7700

Freon
Should be recycled with Household Hazardous Waste.

Furniture

• Goodwill Industries: 467-3222
• Miracle Hill Ministries: 242-6931
• Salvation Army: 235-4803
• Habitat for Humanity: 298-0099

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Gasoline, Diesel Fuel
Recycle at Blackberry Valley Convenience Center - check www.greenvillecounty.org for more information

Glass
Bottles and Jars ONLY: Items can be recycled by putting them in your curbside bin. You can also recycle these items at the curb or at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center . Food containers only are accepted - please remove caps and rinse thoroughly.

Not Accepted: Ceramics, plate glass, drinking glasses, light bulbs. Including these items can ruin an entire load of glass!

Greeting Cards

Old greeting cards can be reused. The Stone Avenue Recycling Center accepts old greeting cards.

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Junk Mail
Stop junk mail and unwanted catalogs by writing "Return to Sender" and placing back in the mail or contact the sender and ask them to remove you from their list.

You may also write directly to:

Mail Preference Service/Telephone Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
PO Box 90008
Farmington , NY 11735-9008
Click here to download a mailing card.

ADVO - System, Inc.
Director of List Maintenance
239 West Service Road
Hartford , CT 06120-1280

Customer Service Department
National Demographics and Lifestyles
Denver , CO 80202

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Kids and the Environment:

General environmental information/activities:
http://earth911.org/just-for-kids/
http://www.kidsforsavingearth.org/
http://www.planetpals.com/index.html
http://www.knowitall.org/
http://www.mrwizardstudios.com/
mrwizardsworld_mainpage.htm
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/index.cfm

Recycling/Waste Reduction Specific:
http://www.tappi.org/paperu/all_
about_paper/earth_answers/earthAnswers.htm
http://www.recycling-revolution.com/recycling-benefits.html
http://www.scdhec.net/recycle/html/pubs.html
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/index.htm
http://www.meetthegreens.org/sitemap/#episodes

Wildlife/Ecology:
http://www.nwf.org/kidzone/kzPage.cfm?
siteId=3&departmentId=107
http://pbskids.org/backyardjungle/info/plant_survey.php
http://www.enature.com/home/
http://www.stopextinction.org/site/
c.epIQKXOBJsG/b.1539481/k.2ECC/
Endangered_Species_Day_Resources.htm

Energy:
www.energystar.gov
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy_fungames/index.html

Litter:
http://www.kab.org ( http://www.kab.org/ )
www.palmettopride.org

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Magazines
Many local churches, elementary schools, health clubs, doctor's offices and hospitals will take magazines in good condition. You may recycle magazines at the curb or at Stone Avenue Recycling Center .

Medical Waste
Not available at this time. Contact your local DHEC office at 241.1090 or www.safeneedledisposal.org. Also see Syringes.

Mercury Containing Materials
see Batteries, or Fluorescent Bulbs

Metals
see Scrap Metal

Mixed Paper
A mixture of papers including cardboard, newspapers, office paper, envelopes, cereal and cracker boxes, magazines, phone books, file folders. Mixed paper is accepted at the curb or at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center.

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Newspaper
Place in recycling bin at the curb or at any the Stone Avenue Recycling Center.

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Office Paper
Residential: Place in recycling be at the curb or at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center.
Businesses: Take your office paper to the Stone Avenue Recycling Center .

Oil
Cooking Oil: Collect and allow to solidify, place in trash. Please do not pour into drain.
Motor Oil: Do-it-yourselfers can take used oil to any of the County Convenience Centers www.greenvillecounty.org or to a local automotive retailer such as:
Advance Auto
Jiffy Lube
Auto Zone
Pep Boys
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Tractor Supply Company
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Remember, never pour used oil on the ground, into sewer drains, into surface water or ground water. Improper disposal of used oil is against the law in South Carolina. For more information on proper disposal of used oil, contact DHEC at 800-768-7348.

Oil Filters
Can be recycled at one of the County Convenience Centers. www.greenvillecounty.org.

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Packaging
Packing peanuts: are reusable at your local UPS Store. They may also take large foam blocks and bubble wrap.
FedEx Envelopes: Tyvek (or FedEx) envelopes can be recycled free by calling Dupont at 1.866.338.9835 or logging onto www.tyvekenvelopes.com. Dupont will send a recycling pouch with a preaddressed label so you can easily mail it back in.

Paint

Visit paintrecycling.org to register your nonprofit for free paint from the National Council on Paint Disposition. This group will try to connect you with a local retailer who has excess inventory.

Pallets
Pallets are recyclable. Please check yellow pages for additional listings. Call 467-8300 for additional vendors.

• Henson's Inc: 828-859-5836
• Pallet Solutions: 895-2145

Paper
(See Mixed Paper, Office Paper)
Use canvas bags when shopping to avoid those extra bags from the grocery store. Many grocery stores sell canvas and mesh bags at a reasonable price. A canvas bag will hold more items, will not break and scatter your groceries, and the handles make the bags much easier to manage.

Pesticides
Purchase less toxic products when available, and only the amount you need. Do not overuse the product. More is not better. Donate unused portions of pesticides to neighbors, churches, and community groups.

Phone Books
Recycle phone books in your recycling bin at the curb or at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center drop-off or convenience centers.

Photographic Chemicals
Don't contaminate our drinking water by pouring chemicals into your drain.

Plastic Bags
Please return your plastic bags to your local supermarket for recycling!

• Retail bags (hard plastic and string handles removed)
• Plastic newspaper bags
• Plastic dry cleaning bags
• All clean, clear bags labeled with a #2 or #4
  
  Note: Please ensure that all plastic bags are clean and dry. Please remove receipts.

Do NOT include the following. The following are considered film contaminants:

• NO Food Wrap (e.g., Saran Wrap®)
• NO Film (bags) that has had direct contact with food or organic material
• NO Film that has been painted or glued
• DO NOT INCLUDE Any other bags or films

Plastic Containers
Plastic bottles and jugs are accepted at the curb or at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center . For other containers, please check local listings. Plastic Newspaper Bags and Grocery Bags are NOT accepted in curbside bins or at the drop-off centers. Reuse grocery bags for storage or for trash can liners. Grocery bags can be recycled at your local grocery store.

Polystyrene and Polyethylene
Recycled at:

• Plastics Reclaim: 864-421-0402
• The Bean Bag Boys, Inc: 803-356-0326
• Polymer Recovery Group: 704-391-2470
• Trademark Corporation: 879-1186

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Scrap Metal

City solid waste customers can put all scrap metal and appliances at the curb for recycling. Call 467.4345 to arrange pickup. Non-City customers can call the following vendors or check the yellow pages for the most updated listings:

• Norris Iron & Metal: 232-4490
• CRG 294.4608/800-225-2898
• Dixie Iron & Metal 232-4490
• Greer Metals 879-3936
• M&M 363-5440

Shoes
Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Program: Athletic shoes can be recycled in to playgrounds, running tracks and basketball courts. Ship old and defective shoes of any brand to:

Nike Recycling Center
c/o Reuse A Shoe
26755 95th Street
Wilsonville , OR 97070

Also, shoes in wearable condition should be donated to one of the following:

• Greenville Rescue Mission : 242-6933
• Safe Harbor : 467-1177
• Goodwill Industries: 467-3222
• Miracle Hill Ministries: 242-6931
• Salvation Army: 235-4803
• Habitat for Humanity: 298.0099

Check out this recycled footwear donation program:
http://www.solesunited.com/index.html

Smoke Detectors

Photoelectric smoke detectors are not hazardous to the environment and can be disposed of in the trash. However, ionizing smoke detectors should be returned to the manufacturer. If you are unsure which type you have, return it to the manufacturer.

Sports Equipment
Good used sporting equipment can be donated to local churches, schools, and civic organizations.

• Play it Again Sports: 268-2407

Steel Cans
Steel cans may be placed at the curb or at Stone Avenue Recycling Center .

Styrofoam
See Packaging

Syringes
Presently, there is no program for recycling syringes. Please contact your health provider for disposal options or purchase Sharps containers to participate in the mail-back program.

Otherwise, please place your needles in a thick plastic container such as a detergent jug, tightly screw the cap back on and tape the top to the neck and body of the container. Throw this container into your garbage and place the bag into your cart, NOT your recycling bin. Please help keep City employees safe by using this practice. www.safeneedledisposal.org

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Textiles

Also, see Clothing.

• J. G. Thompson Enterprises: 828-453-0034

Tires
Rimless tires used on cars, motorcycles, vans and small trucks will be collected at the curb. However, no large truck tires, farm equipment tires or other heavy equipment tires will be picked up. Please call customer service at 467-4345 for pick-up.

Toner Cartridges
Please refill or recycle your cartridges at the Stone Avenue Recycling Center . Also check local office supply stores for recycling options.

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Wood Waste
See Construction Waste.

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Yard Waste
May be placed at the curb for collection on your regular garbage day. The yard waste is ground into mulch at the Enoree Landfill and is made available to residents of Greenville County free of charge. Please call 297-8558 for pickup dates and times and availability of the mulch. Composting is an alternate way of using yard waste. Please contact Alysen Woodruff, Recycling Coordinator for the City of Greenville at 467-8300 for more information.