Talkeetna Recycling Works Committee Cici Schoenberger, Co-Chair/Volunteer coordinator cscho02642@yahoo.com Cary Birdsall Kathleen Fleming Anita Golton Becky Hrdy, Treasurer Grete Perkins Jodi Rodwell Shoo Salasky Christie Seay Troy Smiley, Co-Chair Doug Smith Brenda Walsh Whitney Wolff During the time of the Covid pandemic, recyclers are required to wear masks. Recycling Containers at the Talkeetna Transfer Site will be open: Please check the Facebook page (Talkeetna Recycling Works) during the winter when the temperature is close to zero or if it is very windy to see if recycling is open Tuesday: Noon - 4pm (no cardboard) Saturday: Noon - 4pm (cardboard open)
ITEMS MUST BE CLEAN, DRY, & FOOD-FREE
Corrugated Cardboard : ➢ clean and broken down ➢ no 'waxy' surfaces ➢ tape and plastic labels must be removed
Mixed Paper & Paperboard :
➢ brown paper bags ➢ newspaper - bundled separately in a white or clear plastic bag ➢ egg cartons ➢ toilet paper & paper towel rolls, etc ➢ shredded paper - bundled separately in a white or clear plastic bag Steel Containers : ➢ a magnet will stick to it ➢ label does not need to be removed ➢ does not need to be flattened ➢ must be rinsed Aluminum Beverage Cans : ➢ aluminum beverage cans
#1 Plastic (PETE) : ➢ must have a neck ➢ will have dimple (nipple) on bottom ➢ disposable water bottles - whether you can see the #1 or not • NO clamshells (they are made differently and melt at higher temps) • NO caps or lids • NO styrofoam #2 Plastic (HDPE) : ➢ must have a neck (need not taper at top but will take a screw-on lid) ➢ will have a seam on the bottom • NO caps or lids • NO pour spouts (as in laundry jugs) • NO motor oil jogs • NO paint containers • NO styrofoam #5 Plastic (PP), stretchy plastic ➢ lids accepted ONLY if there is a 5 triangle on the bottom ➢ stretchy plastic, shopping bags, etc - bundled separately in a white or clear plastic bag • NO clamshells unless they have a #5 on them • NO styrofoam Kitchen Aluminum ➢ kitchen aluminum such as foil, foil pans, cat food cans - must be in a separate plastic bag This is a volunteer run organization. Please contact Cici at 907-355-8324 to volunteer or if you have questions. Please check the FaceBook page during the winter when the temperature is close to zero or if it is very windy to see if recycling is open. Facebook: Talkeetna Recycling Works
Recycling in Talkeetna is possible because of a collaborative effort between the Mat-Su Borough Landfill Division, Valley Community for Recycling Solutions, and Talkeetna Community Council. We are grateful for grants from Rasmuson Foundation, Mat-Su Health Foundation, MEA Round-up, Zero Landfill Initiative/Subaru, The Talkeetna Community Council CAP and ongoing donations from recyclers. Talkeetna Recycling Works a commitee of the Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. We need volunteers!! Even just two hours a month. Contact Cici @ 907-355-8324 Talkeetna Recycling Works Objective: Create an efficient and long lasting recycling program for Talkeetna. |
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