2010 Earth Day MLGW Recycle, Reuse, and Proper Disposal Guide

RECYCLING REUSE AND PROPER DISPOSAL OF STUFF

YOUR GUIDE TO

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April 22 2010 is Earth Day Itrsquos a day when we become conscious about how our everyday living activities impact the world We will attend community events which teach us about the importance of keeping our air land and water clean We will turn off lights adjust thermostats catch a ride on MATA or use a little less water We might even dust off the recycling bin fill it with paper and plastics and place it curbside for a once a year pickup But the next day itrsquos business as usual for most peoplehellip This year can be different It can be the start of observing Earth Day everyday This Guide to Recycling Reuse and Proper Disposal of Stuff can be used everyday We can reduce energy divert waste from the landfill and help someone by finding responsible places for old items that are no longer wanted or needed How to use the Guide Items are listed in alphabetical order Contact information and special notes are provided for quick reference If an item is not listed most likely it can be recycled reused or properly disposed of via your favorite charity Cityrsquos curb side recycling program or the Shelby County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Contact each entity before assuming that the item is acceptable

If you have a favorite place where you take items to be recycled reused or properly disposed of and you want to

share with other MLGW employees email wiseusemlgworg with the information Thanks

Use both sides of the paper when printing this guide


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plastic bag is forever in the landfill Reuse and then recycle Item Location Contact Information Notes Air Filters Good Year Tire amp Rubber Local Retail Stores (Auto) Antifreeze Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd Automobiles MLGW Public Auction Contact Corporate Communications

WKNO Public Television 1-877-308-2408 Salvation Army Thrift Store Local Stores e a smart cookie and recycle

Item Location Contact Information Notes Bags Plastic Kroger Foods Local Retail Stores Schnuckrsquos Foods Local Retail Stores Target Stores Local Retail Stores Walmart Local Retail Stores Batteries Advanced Auto Parts Local Retail Stores (Auto) Firestone Complete Auto Care Local Retail Stores Napa Auto Parts Local Retail Stores Samrsquos Club Local Retail Stores Walmart Super Centers Local Retail Stores


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ooks can be reused over and over again Donate old books to your favorite charity and expand someonersquos life Item Location Contact Information Notes Batteries BestBuy (Electronics) MLGW ADMIN Building-- Employee Activities Store Electric amp Systems OperationsmdashBreak room Netters BOCmdashCafeteria

Salvation Army Thrift Store Local Stores Books Memphis Public Library Second Editions 901-415-2836

St Simon Publishing 901-219-6718

Bottles Bartlett Recycling Center 901-385-5570 6200 Stage Rd (Glass amp Plastic) Target Stores Local Retail Stores Bottles Whole Foods Market 901- 685-2293 5022 Poplar Ave (Medicine)


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lean air land and water are gifts to our childrenrsquos children Item Location Contact Information Notes Cans Aluminum Cans 901-278-1437 385 N Cleveland Ave (Aluminum) Bartlett Recycling Center 901-385-5570 6200 Stage Rd MLGW Administration Building --Cafeteria

Oak Grove Elementary School 662-429-5593 4440 West Oak Grove Rd MS Cars WKNO Public Television 1-877-308-2408 Salvation Army Thrift Store Local Stores Car Parts Aluminum Cans 901-278-1437 385 N Cleveland Ave Cartridges BestBuy Local Retail Stores (InkToner) MLGW All FacilitiesmdashPrintCopier Rooms

Office Depot Local Retail Stores OfficeMax Local Retail Stores Staples Local Retail Stores


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ell phone recycling prevents toxic elements and heavy metals from building up in the landfills Item Location Contact Information Notes Cell Phones Atampt Cell Phones for Soldiers Local Retail Stores Charitable Recycling Local Retail Stores LG Electronics Local Retail Stores MLGW ADMIN Building-- Employee Activities Store Electric amp Systems OperationsmdashBreak room Netters BOCmdashCafeteria

Motorola Local Retail Stores Nokia Local Retail Stores Recycle Bank See httpwwwrecyclebankcomearnelectronics Samrsquos Club Local Retail Stores Staples Local Retail Stores T-mobile Local Retail Stores Toshiba Local Retail Stores Verizon Local Retail Stores Walmart Local Retail Stores Christmas Lights Whole Foods Market 901- 685-2293 5022 Poplar Ave Cleaners Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd


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ompact fluorescent (CFLs) light bulbs use 75 percent less energy and last about 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs Item Location Contact Information Notes Clothing Good Will Industries Local Stores

Dress For Success 901-363-3100 2730 Colony Park Dr Salvation Army Thrift Store Local Stores

CFLs Home Depot Local Retail Stores Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd Computers Apple WEB httpwwwapplecomrecyclingcomputer

Best Buy Local Retail Stores Dell WEB httpcontentdellcomusencorpcr-dell-earth-recyclingaspx

Good Will Industries Local Stores Hewlard Packard WEB httpwwwhpcomhpinfoglobalcitizenshipenvironmentrecycleusindexhtml

MLGW Company Store-- 320-1086 (for purchase) Salvation Army Thrift Stores Local Stores Samrsquos Club WEB httprecyclingeconewonlinecomsamsclubq=main

Shelby County HHW Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd (one per visit) Staples Local Retail Stores Toshiba WEB httptoshibaeztradeincomtoshiba

NOTE Payment may be required for some services If your computerrsquos brand is not listed please check your manufacturerrsquos information for instructions on recycling trade-ins etc


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ye glasses are recycled and reused by missions for people in developing countries Item Location Contact Information Notes Electronics Best Buy Local Retail Stores Good Will Industries Local Stores

Office Depot Local Retail Stores OfficeMax Local Retail Stores Salvation Army Thrift Stores Local Stores SamrsquosWalmart Club Local Retail Stores Staples Local Retail Stores Target Local Retail Stores

Eye Glasses Missions Ministry Bellevue Baptist Church 901-347-2000 2000 Appling Rdmdash ask for Marilyn Hawkins

Project 2020 Emmanuel United Methodist Church 901-754-6548 Everything 1-800-GOT-JUNK Memphis AREA office 6880 Hillshire Dr 20 (Payment required) Good Will Industries Local Stores Salvation Army Local Stores


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lammable items can be disposed of at your local Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility

Item Location Contact Information Notes Filters Good Year Tire amp Rubber Local Retail Stores (Auto) (Water) Whole Foods Market 901- 685-2293 5022 Poplar Ave Flammable Liquids Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd Fluids Auto Advanced Auto Parts Local Retail Stores

Autozone Local Retail Stores (Oil Transmssn) Firestone Complete Auto Care Local Retail Stores

Good Year Tire amp Rubber Local Retail Stores Jiffy Lube Local Retail Stores Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd Furniture MLGW Company Storemdash901-320-1086


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ome projects can generate wastes that may require special handling Contact your local HHW facility for instructions on proper disposal

Item Location Contact Information Notes Home Repair Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd (Adhesives caulk sealants varnishes stains removers solvents thinners etc)

t takes 1000 years for an ink cartridge to decompose

Item Location Contact Information Notes InkToner BestBuy Local Retail Stores (Cartridges) MLGW All FacilitiesmdashPrintCopier Rooms



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itchen appliances can be reused Contact your local charity

Item Location Contact Information Notes Kitchen Good Will Industries Local Stores (Appliances) Salvation Army Thrift Stores Local Stores Note Refrigerants will need to be discharged from refrigerators before disposal Typically refrigerators end up in the land fill Itrsquos best to donate your old model to a favorite charity

etrsquos observe Earth Day every day Item Location Contact Information Notes Lawn amp Garden Good Will Industries Local Stores (Furnitureequipment) Salvation Army Thrift Stores Local Stores Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd


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illions of tons of metals are recycled each year in the US

Item Location Contact Information Notes Metals Aluminum Cans 901-278-1437 N Cleveland Ave Bartlett Recycling Center 901-385-5570 6200 Stage Rd MLGW Investment Recovery (Internal only)

Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd Miscellaneous Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd (Chemicals repellents thermostats) Motorcycle WKNO Public Television 1-877-308-2408

il can be recycled re-refined and reused reducing our reliance on imported oil

Item Location Contact Information Notes Oil Advanced Auto Parts Local Retail Stores (Motor) Autozone Local Retail Stores Firestone Complete Auto Care Local Retail Stores

Good Year Tire amp Rubber Local Retail Stores Jiffy Lube Local Retail Stores Shelby County HHW Collection Facility 901-379-4460 6305 Haley Rd


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allets made from wood meet the four Rs criteria They are reusable repairable recyclable and they come from a renewable resource Item Location Contact Information Notes Pallets MLGW Investment Recovery (Internal only) (Wooden) Paper Arlington Curbside Recycling Public Works 901-867-4980 Request servicebin

Bartlett Recycling Center 901-385-5570 6200 Stage Rd Collierville Curbside Recycling Public Svcs Department 901-853-3215 Request servicebin

Germantown Curbside Recycling Solid Waste amp Recycling 901-757-7264 Request servicebin Lakeland Curbside Recycling City Hall 901-867-2717 Request servicebin

Memphis Curbside Recycling Public Works 576-6851 Ext 1 Request servicebin

MLGW LobbyCopierPrint Room Areas in most Buildings Millington Recycling Center 901-873-5650 4701 Biloxi St

Summershill Volunteer Firefighters 662-429-5593 7600 Pleasant Hill Road MS NewspaperOffice Paper

Plastics Arlington Curbside Recycling Public Works 901-867-4980 Request servicebin



Millington Recycling Center 901-873-5650 4701 Biloxi St Memphis Curbside Recycling Public Works 576-6851 Ext 1 Request servicebin

Whole Foods Market 901- 685-2293 5022 Poplar Ave 5 containers


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EDUCE REUSE AND RECYCLE

Item Location Contact Information Notes Recreational Vehicles Good Will Industries Local Stores (Boats RVs) Salvation Army Thrift Stores Local Stores

WKNO Public Television 1-877-308-2408

Recycling Programs Arlington Curbside Recycling Public Works 901-867-4980 Request servicebin

(Cities) Bartlett Recycling Center 901-385-5570 6200 Stage Rd Collierville Curbside Recycling Public Svcs Department 901-853-3215 Request servicebin


Memphis Curbside Recycling Public Works 576-6851 Ext 1 Request servicebin Millington Recycling Center 901-873-5650 4701 Biloxi St

o receive an Earth Day reminder email mailtowiseusemlgworgsubject=Earth Day Item Provide your name area name and internal address Items are available while supplies last

Item Location Contact Information Notes Tires Shelby County Government Tire Recycling Center 901-396-5448 3000 Elvis Presley Blvd


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April 22 2010 is Earth Day Itrsquos a day when we become conscious about how our everyday living activities impact the world We will attend community events which teach us about the importance of keeping our air land and water clean We will turn off lights adjust thermostats catch a ride on MATA or use a little less water We might even dust off the recycling bin fill it with paper and plastics and place it curbside for a once a year pickup But the next day itrsquos business as usual for most peoplehellip This year can be different It can be the start of observing Earth Day everyday This Guide to Recycling Reuse and Proper Disposal of Stuff can be used everyday We can reduce energy divert waste from the landfill and help someone by finding responsible places for old items that are no longer wanted or needed How to use the Guide Items are listed in alphabetical order Contact information and special notes are provided for quick reference If an item is not listed most likely it can be recycled reused or properly disposed of via your favorite charity Cityrsquos curb side recycling program or the Shelby County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Contact each entity before assuming that the item is acceptable

If you have a favorite place where you take items to be recycled reused or properly disposed of and you want to

share with other MLGW employees email wiseusemlgworg with the information Thanks

Use both sides of the paper when printing this guide


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2010 Earth Day MLGW Recycle, Reuse, and Proper Disposal Guide

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