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Hazardous Waste Recycling

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Did you know that El Paso County hosts a FREE hazardous waste recycling facility open to El Paso County AND Teller County residents?

They accept a HUGE number of items including: paints, solvents, thinners, household cleaners, lawn & garden chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides), antifreeze, used motor oil, batteries of all kinds, fluorescent lights, electronics, and even old prescription medications.

For a COMPLETE list of accepted items, and hours of operation, click HERE.

To check out the program page on the El Paso County website, click HERE.

  

 

 

Walmart Recycling Center Abuse

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Walmart & Waste Management have been gracious enough to provide Woodland Park and Teller County residents with a free-to-use recycling facility in the Walmart parking lot.  But unfortunately it continues to be misused.  And I’m afraid if that misuse continues, we’ll no longer have the facility.

PLEASE make sure all your recyclables get in the bins.  If you drop something, pick it up.  This will help us reduce litter.  And it’s especially important if what you drop is glass .. that’s a safety issue.  Times are tight for everybody.  None of us want to have to replace a tire because of carelessness.

Also please note that Waste Management does not want plastic grocery sacks in the comingled recycling bin … they clog the sorting machines.  If your comingled recyclables (plastic, glass and metal) are in plastic bags, please tear the bags open and dump their contents in the bins.  Then place your empty plastic bags in the green totes for separate recycling.

Take That Plastic Bags!

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A great podcast from The Story of Stuff Project on how one unlikely town dealt with the problem plastic bags & plastic bag litter. And no, we’re not talking Seattle or Berkeley or Boulder.   It’s Brownsville, Texas.

http://www.storyofstuff.org/2012/01/22/take-that-plastic-bags/

Scrap Metal Recycling

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Looking to get rid of scrap metal, electronics, or old appliances?  Give Alley Cat Recycling a call.   One of our members used their services, and had a great experience.  Haul away is free, but call Alley Cat for confirmation on your particular job.

Brian Farson
PHONE: 719-651-3791
Data correct as of 2/9/2016

Electronics Recycling

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Looking to recycle your old computers, TVs, and other electronics?

Check out Blue Star Recyclers at http://www.bluestarrecyclers.com.  Blue Star occassionally holds local recycling events in Woodland Park .. call them for details of upcoming events.  They also have dropoff locations in Colorado Springs including one downtown on South Wasatch, in partnership with Community Intersections.

Blue Star is a great organization that creates jobs for people with disabilities in the Pikes Peak region, and we have found their service and dedication to community to be excellent.  Recycling fees may apply.

Thanks to all who participated!

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A big thank you to all who joined us for the 9th Annual KWPB community cleanup!  We had around 100 folks join us in our efforts to beautify the community.  The BBQ was great, and Jeff Wolin played some great music for all to enjoy.  Thanks Jeff!  Be sure to check out the image galleries .. click the PHOTO GALLERIES link on the left side of the page.

We hope to see you all again next year…  Bring a friend!