Backpacks
As part of their significant recycling offering, Staples is working with “Close the Loop” to offer a free recycling program for backpacks and school supplies. Close the Loop…
Local Businesses
Batteries: Alkaline
Alkaline batteries are hard to recycle. The best local option for battery recycling is BatteriesPlus in Roanoke, which takes virtually every kind of household battery. Staples stores are also taking…
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Batteries: Auto
Used lead acid car batteries (from conventional gas-powered cars) are typically taken by the company where you purchase a new battery. Usually the price includes a core charge which is refunded….
Batteries: Rechargeable
Alkaline household batteries can be replaced by a more environmentally safe alternative. Rechargeable batteries are a better substitute because they have a long life…
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Books: Little Free Libraries
Little Free Libraries are “take a book, share a book” free book exchanges. They provide 24/7 access to books in areas where books are scarce. There are two officially chartered Little Free Libraries in Floyd…
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Cardboard: Six-Pack Containers
Cardboard 6-pack boxes used for carrying beer, wine, soda, etc. can be reused by Republic of Floyd. You can drop them in the box outside the store, or take them inside.
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CDs, DVDs, and Video Games
CDs, DVDs, and video games in good condition are accepted at Angels in the Attic and Goodwill Industries. Several large stores such as Best Buy and Staples will also take these items …
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Clothing: Denim Jeans
Denim jeans in good condition can be taken to Angels in the Attic. American American Eagle and Zappos for Good will take any pair of jeans that are 90% or more of cotton…
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Computer Repair
Computer repair and trade in services can help prolong the life of your devices or help you to find new homes for them.
Corks
Corks are collected by the New River Creative Reuse Center in New River Valley Mall, by mail to the Cork Club, and occasionally by SustainFloyd.
Egg Cartons
Egg cartons of any material are accepted by Weathertop Farm, Slaughters Supermarket, Harvest Moon, SustainFloyd’s Reuse/Recyle events, and by some Farmers Market vendors.
Electronics
Many electronic items can be recycled at the Floyd County Transfer Station. Staples and Best Buy accept electronic items for reuse or recycling. Some computers can be returned to manufacture…
Food Waste: Composting
Food waste does not have to go in the landfill. Create your own compost or donate your waste to a local farm that will turn it into compost.
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Garden: Plant Pots and Trays
Several nurseries take back clean plant pots in good condition. Check with individual locations for the sizes they will currently take. SustainFloyd collects sizes from 4″ to 1 gallon for our seed starting…
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Garden: Plant Waste
Garden waste such as weeds, fallen leaves etc can be composted. Large or woody items should be chopped or shredded. If you are not composting at home ask…
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Glass: Flower Vases
Local florists Blue Ridge Florists & Gifts and Flowers by Eddie will reuse clean flower vases. Glass vases are also accepted at SustainFloyd’s Reuse/Recycle events. Vases are also good to keep at home…
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Glass: Reusable Jars and Containers
Reusable glass jars and containers have a wide variety of uses. Containers with leak-proof lids and suitable for refilling with household cleaners, soaps and shampoos are accepted at the Floyd Refillery…
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Glass: Wine Bottles
Clear glass wine bottles can be reused by local winery Woods Acre. The bottles can be brought directly to Woods Acre at the Floyd Farmers Market or to SustainFloyd’s monthly recycling events…
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Guitar Strings
D’Addario accepts guitar strings of all brands for recycling. You can ship directly to them, or take your strings to Fret Mill Music in Roanoke.
Knife Sharpening
Reuse old dull blades instead of purchasing new ones. SustainFloyd offers free knife sharpening several times per year at the Floyd Farmers Market. Geoffrey Marsh offers mobile blade sharpening services…
Laundry Detergent
Liquid detergents can be purchased in refillable containers at the Floyd Refillery. There are also plastic free laundry tablets from Blue Land and two brands of laundry sheets.
Light Bulbs
Light bulbs should be recycled, as they can be toxic and leach into landfill. Many stores recycle them for free including BatteriesPlus, Home Depot, Lowes, and True Value…
Microwave Ovens
Microwave ovens, in working condition, can be taken to Angels in the Attic in Floyd, The ReStore in Christiansburg, and any Goodwill Industries in the area. Non-working microwaves can be taken to…
Packaging: Bubble Wrap
Bubble wrap can be taken to Chic’s and Troika. Check with other local businesses to see if they can use your packaging extras. Local craftspeople often welcome packaging…….
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Packaging: Skin Care
Beauty packaging is often too small, too flexible, or made of too many materials to be recycled through traditional curbside recycling systems. The Beauty Dropoff Bins at Ulta accepts beauty packaging…
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Packing Peanuts
Easy Way Packaging Center in Blacksburg will accept clean packing peanuts for reuse.
Paper
Paper can be recycled at the Floyd County Transfer Station, some Greenbox Recycling Convenience Centers, and at Food Lion’s mixed paper recycling bin in Floyd. Floyd County requires paper to be…
Paper: Brown Paper Grocery Bags
Brown paper grocery bags in good condition can be used for New River Community Action Backpack Program and are also collected at SustainFloyd monthly Reuse/Recycle. They can be repurposed…
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Party Rental
Party rentals are a great way to satisfy all of your party needs without spending a lot of money on items you rarely use, or single use items that will be tossed into the landfill when the party is over.
Plastic: Cups
I-Tal Acres can reuse clear plastic cups of any size. They can be dropped off at the I-Tal Acres Booth at the Floyd Farmers Market. Plastic cups of any color made of #1 and #2 plastic are accepted for…
Plastic: Film
Plastic bags and film are accepted at the plastic film bin in front of Food Lion. SustainFloyd collects plastic film for local schools and businesses to participate in the NexTrex Recycling Challenge Program…
Plastic: Single Use Grocery Bags
Bags in good condition can be reused by Floyd Farmers Market vendors and by the New River Community Action Backpack Program. Plastic bags for reuse are accepted at SustainFloyd’s…
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Printer Ink and Toner Cartridges
Most household printer ink cartridges can be recycled at big box stores such as Staples, Best Buy, Lowe’s Hardware, and Target. Larger toner cartridges can be taken to Staples or brought to…
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Recycling Location: Best Buy
Best Buy will take all kinds of electronics and tech for recycling, no matter how old, how big, or where you bought it. At most Best Buy stores, you can recycle up to three items per household per day…
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Recycling Location: Staples
Staples stores accept a wide range of electronic items, as well as ink and toner cartridges, SodaStream CO2 cylinders, single-use and rechargeable batteries, phone and tablet cases, pens and markers…
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Repair Cafe at the ReStore
A variety of items can be repaired at the bi-annual Repair Cafe at the ReStore in Christiansburg, including small furniture repair, small appliance repair, sewing alterations, knife sharpening, computer…
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School and Office Supplies
Lightly used school and office supplies can be donated to New River Community Action for use in their Head Start Program. School and office supplies that are no longer usable can be recycled…
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Secondhand Store: Angels in the Attic
Angels in the Attic is a secondhand store in Floyd. Angels collects and resells donated goods to fund a ministry which provides ongoing monthly support for many Floyd County charitable organizations…
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Secondhand Store: Chic’s Antiques and Variety
Chic’s Antiques and Variety is a mall with a variety of secondhand goods in stalls operated by individual vendors. Includes three floors of items to look through with a large variety of items to choose from.
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Secondhand Store: Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Habitat For Humanity ReStore accepts a wide variety of new and gently used home building materials. Call, email or stop by to see if your store accepts the building and construction materials…
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