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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Bicycle inner tubes can be recycled to create upcycled bags and accessories.
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Gently used clothing can be donated to Angels in the Attic in Floyd, Goodwill in Christiansburg, or other secondhand or consignment shops. Clothing in any condition can be shipped to the Zappos…
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Wearable children’s clothing in good condition can be donated to Angels in the Attic, Goodwill, or other secondhand shop. Carter’s runs a recycling program through Terracycle…
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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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Several sock brands will take back socks of any make. Angels in the Attic can accept a small number of socks in very good condition. SustainFloyd collects socks at its month recycle events.
The company Subset will accept underwear, bras, socks, and tights of any brand, in any condition for recycling into insulation padding and furniture batting…
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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…
Gently worn footwear in good condition may be donated to Angels in the Attic in Floyd or Goodwill in Christiansburg. Shoes in any condition can be shipped to the Zappos for Good program…
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.
You can recycle Christmas lights with Holiday LEDS, and receive a 10% discount on future purchases. They accept string lights any time of the year (no rope lights or bulbs). Once they receive your lights…
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…
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.
Burt’s Bees has a free recycling program for packaging from their personal care, lip care, and beauty care products. Sign up for the free shipping label at Terracycle. These items can also be brought to…
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Toms of Maine offers free recycling of any brand toothpaste tubes and caps, mouthwash bottles and caps, floss containers toothbrushes and packaging. Toothpastes tubes can be recycled as #2 plastic.
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Clean empty plastic pill bottles can be shipped to Matthew 25 Ministries for inclusion in shipments of medical supplies to developing countries. SustainFloyd also accepts clean empty pill bottles at its…
Razors, blades, and packaging can be sent to Terracycle as part of the Gillette free recycling program. They accept razors and packaging of any make and will pay for shipping. These items can also…
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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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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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Some ultra pasteurized dairy products, dairy substitutes, soups, broths, and juices come in tetra pak cartons – cardboard cartons with a waxy coating and foil lining. Tetra pak cartons can be recycled…
Several online companies take shipments of assorted textiles, including clothing and home goods, for recycling, upcycling, or resale. Each company has its own set of guidelines, so check with the…
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