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CHaRM Accepted Items

CHaRM stands for Collection of Hard to Recycle Materials. These pop-up events help residents repurpose and recycle materials that would otherwise be landfilled. Below is a list of accepted materials (click here for the schedule + location of upcoming events).

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#1 Plastic Containers

Accepted: clear plastic containers with the #1 recycling symbol (i.e. clamshells, berry & salad containers, etc.). Must be rinsed and clean.

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Batteries

Accepted: lithium, lead acid, batteries over 9 volts, and batteries with a cracked plastic casing.

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Not Accepted: alkaline.

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Bikes + Parts

Accepted: bikes of any size or style, tires & tubes, wheels, components, racks and accessories.

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Not Accepted: chemicals (i.e. bike solvents, lubes, etc.), damaged helmets or helmets 5+ years old.

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Carpet Padding

Accepted: carpet padding only - no carpet, rugs, or other related items.

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Cell Phones + Chargers

Accepted: flip phones, smartphones - we'll take them all in working or non-working condition.

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Cords, Cables, String Lights

Accepted: electrical cords & cables of all types along with decorative string lights.

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Electronic Waste

Accepted: cameras, computers & accessories, fax/copy machines, handheld devices, stereo & audio components, LCD/LED monitors & televisions, printers, telephones and misc. electronics.

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Not Accepted: CRT televisions, CRT monitors.

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Eyeglasses

Accepted: must be in good, usable condition.

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Ink + Toner Cartridges

Accepted: any model or size ink or toner cartridges.

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Lightbulbs

Accepted: household lightbulbs including incandescent, CFL, and LED.

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Not Accepted: broken bulbs, fluorescent tubes.

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Mattresses + Box Springs

Accepted: all types accepted.

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Fee: $10.00 / mattress

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Oral Care

Accepted: all tubes, toothbrushes, floss containers and packaging. Must be clean.

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Outdoor Equipment

Accepted: skis, snowboards, boots, poles, bindings - anything ski or snowboard related.

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Plastic Bags + Wrap

Accepted: stretchy plastics only (i.e. grocery bags). Must be clean of all food and other contaminants.

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Scrap Metal

Accepted: all varieties of metal in any condition.

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Socks

Accepted: all brands of used, clean socks.

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Not Accepted: stockings, tights, pantyhose, new socks.

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Styrofoam

Accepted: only rigid block foam. Please remove all tape & stickers.

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Not Accepted: food containers, packing peanuts.

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Tires + Tubes

Accepted: all types of automotive and recreational tires in any condition. Limit of four (4) per person/car.

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Fee: $3.00 / tire ($6.00 / tire ON rim)

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