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➜Appliances2 materials accepted at 1 locationIn 2018, Americans generated 5.3 million tons of major appliances (including refrigerators, washing machines, and water heaters), but only 3.1 million tons were recycled, leaving 2.1 million tons landfilled.2

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Major appliances

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Major appliances or white goods include items such as refrigerators, washing machines and water heaters, along with dryers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and freezers.

Refrigerators

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Refrigerators are household cooling appliances that contain hazardous refrigerants, insulation foam, and recyclable materials like steel and plastic that require specialized handling for safe…

➜Automotive3 materials accepted at 15 locations3

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Automobiles

Automobiles

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Automobiles are end-of-life vehicles dismantled for spare parts, which have value as a source of components after their useful life ends.

Oil (motor)

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Used motor oil is engine lubrication oil from cars, bikes, or lawnmowers that can pollute the environment if not recycled or disposed of properly.

Batteries - Automotive

Batteries - Automotive

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Automotive batteries are rechargeable lead-acid batteries that contain lead and sulfuric acid and are used as a power source, most commonly to start cars.

➜Batteries3 materials accepted at 25 locationsAmericans throw away about 3 billion batteries each year—totaling roughly 180,000 tons of hazardous waste—while lithium-ion batteries (a fire risk in landfills) are recycled at a rate of less than 5%.3

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Batteries - Automotive

Batteries - Automotive

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Automotive batteries are rechargeable lead-acid batteries that contain lead and sulfuric acid and are used as a power source, most commonly to start cars.

Batteries - household / non-automotive

Batteries - household / non-automotive

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Household batteries are energy storage devices ranging from single-use alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, 9-volt) to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in phones, laptops, and power…

Vape Batteries

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Lithium-ion batteries used in vape devices and e-cigarettes, classified as hazardous waste.

➜Clothing4 materials accepted at 8 locationsAmericans generated 13 million tons of clothing and footwear in 2018, but only 13% was recycled.4

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Clothing

Clothing

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Discarded clothing is the main source of textiles in municipal solid waste, and can be reused, donated, or recycled into new products.

Outerwear (coats, jackets, snow pants, etc)

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Outerwear items such as coats, jackets, and snow pants are textile garments designed for weather protection that can be donated for reuse or recycled…

Shoes

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Footwear items made from mixed materials including rubber, foam, fabric, leather, and plastic that can be recycled through specialized programs but not in curbside…

Socks

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Socks are textile items made from materials like cotton, wool, nylon, polyester, and spandex that can be recycled even when worn, stained, or missing…

➜Electronics10 materials accepted at 19 locationsAmericans generated 2.7 million tons of consumer electronics (including TVs, computers, phones, and stereo systems) in 2018, but only 38.5% was recycled.10

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Refrigerators

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Refrigerators are household cooling appliances that contain hazardous refrigerants, insulation foam, and recyclable materials like steel and plastic that require specialized handling for safe…

Vape Batteries

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Lithium-ion batteries used in vape devices and e-cigarettes, classified as hazardous waste.

Cell phones

Cell phones

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Cell phones are made from precious metals, copper, and plastics—all of which require energy to mine and manufacture, and they are a valuable source…

Computers

Computers

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Computers are electronic devices containing valuable metals like gold and copper along with hazardous materials like lead and mercury that require specialized recycling.

Electrical cords / wires

Electrical cords / wires

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Electrical cords and wires are cables containing metal conductors (typically copper or aluminum) surrounded by plastic or rubber insulation used to power devices and…

Ink/Toner Cartridges

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Printer cartridges containing liquid ink (for inkjet printers) or powder toner (for laser printers) that is transferred onto paper during the printing process.

Light bulbs (compact fluorescent)

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Compact fluorescent light bulbs are small fluorescent light bulbs that use about 75 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs.

Light bulbs (fluorescent)

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Fluorescent lamps are low-pressure mercury-vapor gas-discharge lamps that use fluorescence to produce visible light.

Light bulbs (LED)

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LED light bulbs are made of mostly glass, aluminum, copper, and plastic, and are energy-efficient lighting devices that contain electronic components including circuit boards.

Small / household electronics

Small / household electronics

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Small and household electronics include devices like cell phones, televisions, laptops, tablets, and watches that Americans currently own more than 3 billion of, with…

➜Food Waste1 material accepted at 9 locationsIn 2019, Americans generated 66 million tons of food waste in the retail, food service, and residential sectors, yet only 5% was composted.1

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Oil (cooking)

Oil (cooking)

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Used cooking oil is vegetable oil or animal fat that has been used for cooking or frying and can be recycled into biodiesel and…

➜Furniture1 material accepted at 1 locationAmericans generated 12.1 million tons of furniture and furnishings in 2018, yet only 0.4% was recycled, with the vast majority (80%) going to landfills.1

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Furniture

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Furniture and furnishings include items such as sofas, tables, chairs and mattresses made from multiple materials including wood, metal, textiles, and plastics.

➜Hazardous Waste5 materials accepted at 10 locationsEach year, the U.S. generates about 38 million tons of hazardous waste, but only 1.6 million tons (roughly 4%) is recovered or recycled.5

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Oil (motor)

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Used motor oil is engine lubrication oil from cars, bikes, or lawnmowers that can pollute the environment if not recycled or disposed of properly.

Aerosol Cans

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Aerosol cans are non-refillable pressurized metal containers containing a gas that expels liquid, paste, or powder through a self-closing release device.

Coolant / antifreeze

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A liquid used in automotive and industrial applications to regulate engine temperatures, commonly containing ethylene glycol.

Household Hazardous Waste

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Leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic.

Paint

Paint

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Paint is a product that can contain hazardous ingredients including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, and other toxic substances that require special care…

➜Medical Equipment and Supplies3 materials accepted at 10 locations3

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Eyeglasses

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Eyeglasses are vision-correction devices consisting of metal or plastic frames with two lenses made from plastic or glass.

Medical Equipment

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Durable medical equipment is any type of equipment that helps individuals with disabilities or temporary injuries manage their personal needs and daily activities more…

Medication

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Medications are biological compounds used for the treatment of infections and diseases that require specialized disposal methods to protect public health and the environment.

➜Metals10 materials accepted at 5 locationsIn 2018, Americans generated about 26 million tons of metals in municipal solid waste but recycled only 9 million tons (34%), while 14 million tons (54%) were landfilled.10

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Automobiles

Automobiles

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Automobiles are end-of-life vehicles dismantled for spare parts, which have value as a source of components after their useful life ends.

Aluminum (scrap)

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Scrap aluminum is discarded aluminum from sources like beverage cans, automotive parts, appliances, and building materials that can be recycled indefinitely without losing its…

Aluminum Beverage Containers

Aluminum Beverage Containers

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Food and beverage containers made entirely of aluminum, most commonly used for soft drinks, beer, and other beverages.

Brass

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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc commonly found in plumbing fixtures, musical instruments, and decorative items.

Copper

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Copper is one of the few materials that can be recycled indefinitely without any degradation in quality, making it a highly valuable recyclable metal.

Iron

MetalsRecycle

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Iron scrap comes from many sources including steel cans and other steel products, appliances, automobiles, and construction materials.

Pipe (metal)

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Metal pipes are structural elements used in construction, plumbing, and infrastructure that are made from various metals including copper, steel, brass, stainless steel, and…

Scrap Metal

MetalsRecycle

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Scrap metal is bits and pieces of metal parts or metal pieces that may be combined together, which when worn or superfluous, can be…

Steel / Ferrous metal (scrap)

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Ferrous metals contain iron and are usually magnetic, including steel, cast iron, and wrought iron commonly found in cars, construction materials, and machinery.

Steel / tin food cans

Steel / tin food cans

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Steel cans made from tinplate steel with a thin layer of tin applied to prevent rusting and protect food flavors.

➜Paper Products3 materials accepted at 1 locationAmericans generated about 67 million tons of paper and cardboard in 2018, but roughly 21 million tons—nearly one-third—were not recycled and ended up landfilled or burned.3

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Cardboard

Cardboard

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Cardboard, also known as corrugated cardboard, consists of layers of brown paper sheets with a wavy middle layer that makes shipping boxes sturdy.

Paper (mixed)

Paper (mixed)

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Mixed paper is the term used to refer to different types of recyclable paper mixed together, including items such as phone books, mail, paperboard,…

Paper (white / office)

Paper (white / office)

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White or cream-colored paper recovered from offices, homes, schools, and other sources, including used copy paper, stationery, and old books.

➜Plastics4 materials accepted at 6 locationsAmericans generated about 36 million tons of plastic waste in 2018, but only 3 million tons—roughly 9%—were recycled, with the rest landfilled or burned.4

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#1 Plastic PETE (bottles and jugs only)

#1 Plastic PETE (bottles and jugs only)

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PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic, identified by the #1 in the recycling symbol, is most commonly used for beverage bottles and food containers.

#2 Plastic - Colored HDPE (bottles and jugs only)

#2 Plastic - Colored HDPE (bottles and jugs only)

PlasticsRecycle

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Plastic number 2, known as High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), is a thermoplastic made from petroleum commonly found in colored milk jugs, shampoo bottles, and detergent…

#2 Plastic Natural HDPE (bottles and jugs only)

PlasticsRecycle

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Natural HDPE is a rigid, translucent plastic used for milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, and other household containers.

Grocery bags

Grocery bags

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Plastic grocery bags are typically made from petroleum-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), commonly used for carrying purchases…

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Address: 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

Phone: 907-458-5615

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