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Updated 12/5/2005

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What's new?

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The Columbiana County Carrer Center has established a drop-off recycling program

Drop-off Recycling Site Update: The District has converted all the part-time recycling sites to full-time recycling sites. We have also added eight new recycling sites in Columbiana County. Now recycling is more convenient than ever. See the list of recycling sites for more information.

Yes, it's time for Christmas tree recycling again. Here's where you can "recycle" your live tree.

Do you need to compost just kitchen scraps? Try Anaerobic Composting.

Spring is finally here. That means it's time to start cutting the grass again. If you want to spend less time mowing, try the Don't Bag It program.

If you missed the District's annual Appliance and Electronics recycling events, you can still recycle these items. Mike Morvatz in Carrollton (330-627-5936 or cell 330-575-7750) accepts appliances and scrap metals. Go Surplus in Salem and Canton accepts Computers, TVs and other electronics. Call the businesses for more information and to verify that they will accept your items.


So, why does "Recycling Make Sense" and why should I recycle?

There are several reasons:

1.) It saves resources, like metal, oil, and landfill space. There are only so many resources in the world. You can do your part to save those resources for future generations by recycling.

Think of it this way: Americans throw away enough glass bottles and jars every week to fill up the Sears tower! If all that were recycled, think about how much landfill space would be saved in a year, not to mention the amount of electricity, fuel, and raw materials.

2.) It also takes less energy to make some products using recycled material:
* Recycled glass bottles melt at a lower temperature than raw materials.
* It takes 95 percent less energy to make new aluminum cans from recycled cans
* The energy conserved by recycling one pound of steel will light a 60-watt bulb for more than one day

3.) It's FREE!!

OK, you have convinced me. But how do I recycle? It's easy - separate your recyclables into four categories: paper, plastic, cans, glass. When your containers are full, take them to your recycling center. It's that simple! (Here's a tip: recycling makes a great project for kids.)

But where is my recycling center? Follow the links below to find a recycling center in your home town.

Go to the list of drop-off recycling sites in Carroll County
Go to the list of drop-off recycling sites in Columbiana County
Go to the list of drop-off recycling sites in Harrison County

For more information about recycling opportunities, both in the District and throughout Ohio, visit ODNR's Recycling Opportunities page.


What else can I do?

**Do you already recycle and want to go one step further? Start Reusing and Precycling

** Do you have old appliances that are cluttering up your house or garage? You can always recycle scrap metal at Solomon Scrap and Salvage in Salem (330-337-0491) or Six Recycling in East Liverpool (330-385-1452). Call before you visit to verify the hours of operation.

**Use these less-toxic alternative cleaning products (courtesy of Dover, NH Community Services). Not only are they environmentally-friendly and work as well as the "chemical products", but in most cases they are cheaper, too.

**Recycle your used oil or lead-acid (car) batteries at one of these stores. While you're at it, check out The American Petroleum Institute's Used Oil information page that is loaded with useful facts and tips.

**Need information about composting? The District's Quick Guide to composting can help you get started.

**Set up a Waste Prevention program. The District has developed a simple introduction to the basics of waste prevention programs.

If you have problems with these links, please let us know.



For more information, call:
CCH Solid Waste District at (330) 627-7311
Carroll County Recycling & Litter Prevention at (330) 627-RCYL
Columbiana County Recycling & Litter Prevention at (330) 424-0530
Harrison County Litter Control Office at (740) 942-8520
or you can e-mail us at info@RecyclingMakesSense.org

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