Calhoun Recycling Center

  • Glass Recycling Made EASY

    Acceptable

    • Soda Bottles
    • Beer Bottles
    • Juice Containers
    • Ketchup Bottles
    • Wine and Liquor Bottles
    • Food Containers

    Not Acceptable

    • Mirrors
    • Ceramic Cups and Plates
    • Clay Pots
    • Crystal
    • Light Bulbs
    • Window Glass
    • Heat Resistant Ovenware
    • Drinking Glasses
  • Mixed Paper Only Program

    What Can and Cannot be recycled
    in the Mixed Paper Only Program?

  • WHY Recycle?
    • REDUCES POLLUTION
      · Manufacturing products from recycled paper reduces water pollution by 35% and air pollutants by 73%.
      · Using recycled steel in manufacturing cuts down on 76% of the water pollutants, 86% of the air pollutants, and 97% of the mining wastes.
    • REDUCES NEED FOR LANDFILLS
      · In the US, landfills include more than 80% of all solid waste.
      · Recycling helps to reduce landfill space and disposal costs.
    • REDUCES LITTER
      · Litter is a costly as well as unsightly problem US-tax payers are charged with.
      · $500 million every year goes to pick up litter by crews along state highways.

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