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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SustainFloyd Reuse/Recycle Days
Books: Good Condition
Books can be taken to The Book House, Angels in the Attic, Little Free Libraries in Floyd, Goodwill, TAP in Roanoke, SustainFloyd Monthly Reuse/Recycle Event, or passed along to a friend…
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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: Socks
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.
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…
Footwear
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…
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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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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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: Burts Bees
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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Packaging: Dental Care
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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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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Pill Bottles
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…
Plastic #4: LDPE
#4 plastic is a flexible plastic most commonly found in plastic bags and film, jar and bottle caps, and six-pack rings. #4 plastic is difficult to recycle and is not accepted at Floyd County recycling locations…
Plastic #5: Polypropylene
#5 plastic (Polypropylene or PP) is a strong, flexible plastic often used for food containers, including dairy products like sour cream and yogurt. Other common uses include plant pots, plastic tableware, straws…
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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: Reusable Containers
Clean, dry reusable containers suitable for laundry and dish detergent, soap, shampoo and personal care products are accepted at the Floyd Refillery at The Farmers Market in Floyd. Containers with…
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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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Razors, Blades and Packaging
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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Tote Bags
Clean, reusable tote bags are collected at the Floyd Refillery and at SustainFloyd’s monthly Reuse/Recycle events and made available for Farmers Market customers.