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…
Recycle
Recycling often gets a bad rap. There certainly are problems associated with the industry, not least of which is that recycling gives us the impression we have solved the problem of waste, when it is simply a way to lessen an existing problem as we try to transition away from creating waste. Recycling is useful because it can reduce the volume and impact of items housed in landfills. However, it is complicated and ever changing. The listings below give information on items that can be recycled effectively and details on how to prepare them so they will not cause problems in recycling operations. Please contact us with changes or additions to this guide.
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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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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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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Tetra Paks
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…
Textiles: Mail-In Recycling Programs
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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Tires
Tires should be taken to the Floyd Transfer Station. There is a charge for taking them. They cannot be put in the trash or Green Box Convenience Centers. Cost is $1 per standard tire and $10 for large tires.
Vehicles
You can use a vehicle as a donation to some nonprofits. You should get an IRS tax receipt for the donation and some organizations will pick up the vehicle for free.