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Talking Trash
On
August 20, 2011 The Londonderry Group offered
a free electronics collection event from
9am to 1pm. The estimated amount of electronics
collected was 35,000 lbs. See the collection in progress. Comingling! Sounds trashy, doesn't it? Well, as it turns out, comingling can be a beautiful thing. At my house we had those unsightly, wildly messy, piles of papers by the basement door just awaiting their fate. It used to be they would pile up until we could talk one of the boys into bailing, bagging or jettisoning them down the basement stairs. On the third or sometimes fourth leg of their journey, they went for a ride to the Londonderry Transfer Station and Recycling Center. We used to bail some, bag some and toss some. Now, we comingle, as do the papers. It's a beautiful thing! So, what can you comingle you might ask? Here's the list: office paper, fax paper, telephone books, soft cover books, posters, white and colored paper, manila folders, envelopes, junk mail, magazines, chipboard (cereal boxes/gift boxes etc.), egg cartons, brown paper bags, hardcover books with the covers removed and school paper. Keep the newspapers separate. We'll take them for bedding for farm animals. WOW! That certainly makes my job easier.
Vermont Mercury Thermostat Incentive Program DON’T TRASH IT- CASH IT Refrigerator Recycling Rebate Program EFFICIENCY VERMONT has launched a seasonal refrigerator recycling program that offers free pick up of old, energy-wasting refrigerators and freezers, a $30 rebate check, utility bill savings, and state-of-the-art disposal and recycling of the appliances. Click here for details. Walgreens Launches Nationwide Safe Medication Disposal Program Walgreens has launched the first ongoing, nationwide
Safe Medication Disposal Program, a safe and
environmentally responsible way to dispose of
unused or expired medications. For $2.99, customers
can purchase a specially designed envelope available
at any Walgreens pharmacy counter that allows
them to place, seal and mail prescription or
over-the-counter medications they no longer
use for safe, eco-friendly disposal. Controlled
substances are excluded from this program due
to current regulations. Postage is included
in the cost of the envelope.
Directory Publishers to Re-launch Yellow Pages Opt-Out Website The Yellow Pages Association (YPA) and the Association of Directory Publishers (ADP) will revamp their existing website allowing for consumers to opt out of phone book delivery service. The current version of the site provides users with a list of opt-out services available in a given zip code, reachable by telephone or by web access. The new site, set to launch in early 2011, will allow consumers to cancel deliveries from any publisher with just the click of a mouse. Yellowpagesoptout.com is the only opt-out system fully backed by directory publishers, although Catalog Choice offers an all-inclusive system for customers to opt-out of catalog mail as well as phone books, and provides transparent data. Some states and municipalities have considered implementing an opt-in rule that would require publishers to deliver directories only to residences that have requested the phone book, while others are considering opt-out legislation. The New York State Assembly and the City of Seattle have already introduced opt-out legislation this session, while other state and local agencies have indicated they will follow suit. Seattle's bill also includes an industry payment to the City to cover the costs of phone book recycling. Updated Phone Book Opt-Out Website to Debut in 2011
VHS Tapes (from Women's Day Magazine) Now that DVDs have taken over, everyone has a pile of old VHS tapes gathering dust. To keep them out of landfills, drop them in the mail to Alternative Community Training, a nonprofit Missouri company that provides jobs to people with disabilities. Workers erase the tapes, reselling the ones that are in good shape and recycling the plastic parts of the rest. They've recycled more than 1 million tapes so far. Mail the tapes (at the cheaper USPS media mail rate) to ACT, 2200 Burlington, Columbia, MO 65202 Attention Businesses, Municipalities, and Non-profits – Got Stuff? Need Stuff? Want to be green and save money at the same time? We have an easy solution—go to the Vermont Business Materials Exchange at www.vbmx.org! VBMX is a free and easy-to-use website for Vermont businesses, towns, and non-profits to list used or surplus items they want to sell or give away (That’s right, you’ll find some freebies!). It is also an opportunity to list items you want or need for your operations. You can save money by avoiding disposal fees and reduce your impact on the environment. You can also impress your boss by finding gently used items for your workplace at little or no cost on VBMX. This craigslist-like website for Vermont businesses allows you to save time and money! Check out all the possible items to list as wanted or available:
To start posting items on www.vbmx.org, just go to the site, click on “Create an Account” found in the left hand column, and fill in your contact information. Once this is done, you can begin to post your listings. Another great VBMX feature is that you can opt to receive email announcements about categories of items you are interested in. This “Alerts” option can be found at the top of your accounts page. VBMX is sponsored by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Vermont Business Magazine, and Green Living. For more information, contact: Mary Ann Remolador, VBMX Administrator and Assistant Director of the Northeast Recycling Council at 802-254-3636. *** Please note: Live animal listings, meats, and vegetables are not allowed on VBMX. *** REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
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