All County Recycling Centers including the Tire Ctr. will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24th and 25th for the Christmas holiday.
They will also be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025 for New Years Day.
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An Introduction to Recycling
What is Recycling and Why Should I Do It? |
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Recycling means separating, collecting, processing, marketing and ultimately using
a material that would have been thrown away. This morning's newspaper can be recycled
for another morning's news or other paper products. |
- Recycling reduces our dependence on landfills and incinerators.
- Recycling protects our health and environment.
- Recycling conserves our natural resources
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What You Can Recycle |
Paper
-- Newspaper, office paper, other paper types
Cardboard
Glass
-- Bottles and jars (clear, green and brown) but PLEASE remove the lids
Aluminum Beverage Containers
Mixed Metals
Used Motor Oil
-- Car crank case oil
Plastics #1 and #2 Only
-- Soda bottles, milk jugs, etc. (just about any plastic with a neck)
Small Rechargeable Batteries and Computer Components
-- Computers and computer components only; rechargeable batteries only. For
more information, call the Recycling office at 423-209-6480
Tires
-- recycled at Tire Center only
Tire Center's Phone Number: 423-602-8473
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What You Can Do |
Reduce the amount
of garbage you generate by purchasing and using products wisely.
Reuse products
whenever possible.
Recycle all materials
possible. |