Talkeetna Recycling Works Committee email: brendabreathnach@hotmail.com Board: Brenda Walsh (Chair) Whitney Wolff Cary Birdsall Christie Seay Grete Perkins Cici Schoengberger (Volunteer coordinator) Talkeetna Recycling Works a commitee of the Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. We need volunteers!! Even just two hours a month. Contact Cici @ 355-8324 Talkeetna Recycling Works Objective: Create an efficient and long lasting recycling program for Talkeetna. Recycling Containers at the Talkeetna Transfer Site will be open: Tuesday: 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday: 11 am - 3 pm ACCEPTED ITEMS - must be dry, food-free, & clean: Corrugated Cardboard (sorry, this is on hold) Aluminum Beverage Cans Steel Cans and Lids Plastic Bottles #1 Plastic Jugs and Bottles #2 Plastics #5 Mixed Paper ITEMS MUST BE CLEAN, DRY, & FOOD-FREE Volunteers will be on hand to sort & approve items. You will be responsible for disposal of items that do not fit the criteria. No plastic lids. Please call Cici at 355-8324 with any questions. Ways to reach the Talkeetna Recycling Committee: Facebook: Talkeetna Recycling Works or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1431810777109538 Email: talkeetnarecycling@gmail.com Volunteer Coordinator: Cici Schoenberger - 907/355-8324 Direct Deposit: Mat Valley Federal Credit Union Talkeetna Community Council, Inc., Talkeetna Recycling Account # 149253 Go Fund Me, online donations: http://www.gofundme.com/pdvsec or make a PayPal or credit card donation to Talkeetna Recycling Works. Currently accepted at Talkeetna Transfer Station Corrugated Cardboard Aluminum Beverage Cans Steel Cans and Lids Plastic Bottles #1 Plastic Jugs and Bottles #2 Plastics #5 Mixed Paper ITEMS MUST BE CLEAN, DRY, & FOOD-FREE Corrugated Cardboard: ➢ clean and broken down ➢ no 'waxy' or 'shiny' 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 ➢ should be rinsed out & crushed ➢ aluminum beverage cans ➢ kitchen aluminum such as foil, foil pans, cat food cans - must be in a separate plastic bag #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) ➢ 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 (they are made differently and melt at higher temps) • NO styrofoam |
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