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).
#1 Plastic Containers
Accepted: clear plastic containers with the #1 recycling symbol (i.e. clamshells, berry & salad containers, etc.). Must be rinsed and clean.
Batteries
Accepted: alkaline, lithium, lead acid, batteries over 9 volts, and batteries with a cracked plastic casing.
Bikes + Parts
Accepted: bikes of any size or style, tires & tubes, wheels, components, racks and accessories.
Not Accepted: chemicals (i.e. bike solvents, lubes, etc.), damaged helmets or helmets 5+ years old.
Carpet Padding
Accepted: carpet padding only - no carpet, rugs, or other related items.
Cell Phones + Chargers
Accepted: flip phones, smartphones - we'll take them all in working or non-working condition.
Cords, Cables, String Lights
Accepted: electrical cords & cables of all types along with decorative string lights.
Electronic Waste
Accepted: cameras, computers & accessories, fax/copy machines, handheld devices, stereo & audio components, LCD/LED monitors, printers, telephones and misc. electronics.
Not Accepted: televisions of any kind and CRT monitors.
Eyeglasses
Accepted: must be in good, usable condition.
Ink + Toner Cartridges
Accepted: any model or size ink or toner cartridges.
Lightbulbs
Accepted: household lightbulbs including incandescent, CFL, and LED.
Not Accepted: broken bulbs, fluorescent tubes.
Mattresses + Box Springs
Accepted: all types accepted.
Fee: $15.00 / mattress
Oral Care
Accepted: all tubes, toothbrushes, floss containers and packaging. Must be clean.
Outdoor Equipment
Accepted: skis, snowboards, boots, poles, bindings - anything ski or snowboard related.
Plastic Bags + Wrap
Accepted: stretchy plastics only (i.e. grocery bags). Must be clean of all food and other contaminants.
Scrap Metal
Accepted: all varieties of metal in any condition.
Socks
Accepted: all brands of used, clean socks.
Not Accepted: stockings, tights, pantyhose, new socks.
Styrofoam
Accepted: only rigid block foam. Please remove all tape & stickers.
Not Accepted: food containers, packing peanuts.
Tires + Tubes
Accepted: all types of automotive and recreational tires in any condition. Limit of four (4) per person/car.
Fee:
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Car Tire: $5.00 / ea.
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Car Tire ON Rim: $7.00 / ea.
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Truck Tire: $15.00 / ea.
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Truck Tire ON Rim: $20.00 / ea.
Suggest Material
Need help recycling something that is not listed above? - Please let us know!