 Recycling….Awkward Items
Westminster, MD, Monday, July 15, 2019 – Recycling is an important process in any community. There are many household items that are not recyclable in your curbside bin, but are recyclable by other methods. Below are several categories of items and potential recycling opportunities, most contain links for more information:
Used CFLs (Compact fluorescent lamps) - These energy-efficient bulbs are becoming easier to get rid of. Just drop old bulbs off at any Home Depot or Lowe’s Hardware for free recycling or ask about CFL recycling at your local Ace Hardware store. They are also accepted at the Carroll County twice-yearly Household Hazardous Waste Events.
Rigid Plastic Drop Off - A separate drop-off container for these items is available at the Northern and Hoods Mill landfills
Battery Disposal Guide - https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/media/3285/battery-recycle.pdf
Used Oil Drop-off Sites - https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/office-of-recycling/what-is-recyclable/recycling-used-oil-drop-off-sites/
Medication Disposal - https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/media/3297/medication-disposal-pamphlet-2018.pdf
Clothes/Textile Recycling – Look for opportunities to donate before recycling. Clothing/textile recycling is available at the Recycling Center, Northern Landfill, Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acceptable items are: clothing, hats, drapes, sheets, blankets, paired shoes, and socks. Items must be dry, clean, and free of odor. Place textiles in a clear plastic bag (free bags are available at the drop-off location.)
Residential Electronics Recycling Drop-off - Acceptable items can be dropped off at the Northern Landfill's Recycling Center during hours of operations (Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Recycling yard trimmings - Grasscycling and composting yard trimmings are banned from being landfilled. They are a valuable resource and should be recycled. Yard trimmings can be recycled by grasscycling and composting.
Styrofoam® - Foam #6 recycling (Styrofoam) collection is at the Northern Landfill Recycling Center in Westminster.
Remember….When in Doubt, Throw it Out!
More information regarding Carroll County recycling programs may be found on the county website https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/office-of-recycling/recycling/ and a guide to Waste Management and Recycling is also available https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/public-works/office-of-recycling/recycling/waste-management-and-recycling-guide/.
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