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Recycling
Options for Schools in Hamilton County
Recycling options change frequently
as a result of market demand, technology advancement,
materials handling improvements, and innovations in
manufacturing. It is important to have up-to-date
information about available recycling services so that you can
make informed decisions when it comes to your school's
recycling program. What follows here is a summary of
recycling options for schools for the 2008-2009 school year.
Please
contact us or the specific provider listed if you would
like more information.
Important Note:
Prior
to using a recycler that is not your waste hauler, check your
school’s waste contract for stipulations.
Multiple Material
Recycling
(paper, cardboard, cans, #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs,
glass bottles and jars)
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Rumpke Recycling -
Schools in the Cincinnati area that contract with Rumpke for
waste hauling services may recycle all the items allowable
in the curbside recycling bin program. Rumpke
Recycling provides a top loading (6-yard) outdoor collection
dumpster and weekly pick-up. Contact:
Anne Gray or at (513)
242-4401 X7164.
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CSI Waste Services -
Schools in the Cincinnati area that contract with CSI for
waste hauling services should contact
Tony Thomas or
(513) 771-4200 ext. 261 to discuss recycling options.
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Paper Only
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Abitibi Recycling can
provide your school with the free Paper Retriever®
Program. Abitibi will provide collection containers and
pick-up service as well as promotional items and educational
assemblies at no charge to the school. Bright green and
yellow containers – called Paper Retrievers® -
are placed in highly visible, convenient areas around your
school. Students, faculty, and staff can drop off clean,
dry paper including magazines, newspapers, advertising
inserts, office paper, and junk mail (cardboard and phone
books are not acceptable). A monthly statement detailing
the amount of paper collected is accompanied by a check for
the amount collected. Contact Clara Smith at (513)
242-3671.
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Applegate Recycling will
provide a semi-trailer for you to conduct an old fashioned
newspaper drive (clean, dry newspaper only) and pays your
organization $40/ton (10 ton minimum). Interested
participants in the Cincinnati, Ohio area are asked to
contact Dana at 888-502-7753 at the Hickory, KY location or
click here. For tips on conducting a successful drive,
click here.
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Cardboard Only
Cardboard can be a major
component of a school’s waste stream. There are several
vendors who offer cardboard-only collection and recycling
services. You may need to coordinate such services with your
waste hauler so contact them first.
Rumpke Recycling:
Contact Anne Gray at (513) 242-4401 X7164 or at
anne.gray@rumpke.com.
CSI Waste Services:
Contact Tony Thomas at (513) 771-4200 or at
thomasa@repsrv.com.
Recycling Group Ltd.:
Contact Mike Murray at (513) 769-9609 or at
murray@recyclingroup.net.
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Aluminum Cans Only
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The Recycle Challenge
- Raise money for your school through recycling aluminum
cans! Students, faculty, and community members can all
participate. Drop off empty aluminum cans at school in the
program’s 8-cubic-yard container. The Recycle Challenge is
sponsored by Rumpke Recycling and Sea World/Busch Gardens.
There is no charge to schools. The more you collect, the
more you receive. Contact Anne Gray at Rumpke Recycling at
(513) 242-4401 ext. 7164 or visit
www.therecyclechallenge.com.
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Printer and
Copier Cartridges and Cell Phones
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Cincinnati Cartridge,
located at 7915 Blue Ash Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236, takes
printer cartridges for reconditioning. Contact them at
(513) 791-3251 for details.
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Cartridge World,
located in Blue Ash and Springdale, Ohio, remanufactures
printer, fax, and copier cartridges. Contact them at (513)
791-4930 or at info@cartridgeworldcinci.com.
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Local office supply
retailers such as Staples, OfficeMax, and Office Depot
often offer rebates or coupons when patrons bring in empty
cartridges and old cell phones. These programs may be
suitable for recycling small quantities of such items.
There are numerous avenues a
school can take to recycle these items, many of which are
linked to fundraising opportunities. A Google search for this
subject will reveal a myriad of choices, some of which are
listed below:
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Textbook
Recycling
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Metro Recycling Inc.,
accepts textbooks and office paper for recycling. Schools
should contact Dianna Hicks at (513) 251-1800 or email
sales@metrorecyclinginc.com to learn more about
Metro Recycling’s paper recycling services.
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Hanna Paper Recycling
accepts textbooks and office paper for recycling. Schools
should contact Bill Ward at (513) 860-5060 ext. 402 or at
bward@hannapaper.com.
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Computer
and Ancillary Hardware
Computer recycling is readily
available in our area. Whether your school has one
computer or a classroom full to get rid of, contact the
Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District at (513)
946-7766 for the most up-to-date list of computer recycling
options or click here
for a list of computer recycling/reuse outlets.
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Food and
Yard Waste
The District is very
interested in assisting to start and maintain a composting
program at your school. One FREE outdoor compost bin and
training will be provided for demonstrations purposes on
school grounds. Email
Sue Magness or call (513) 946-7736 for a free
consultation. Visit this link to download a free copy of the District's
Yardwaste
At Home Handbook.
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