What is a "CHaRM" Event?
CHaRM stands for Collection of Hard to Recycle Materials, or for set location recycling centers, "Center" for Hard to Recycle Materials. These materials are items that are capable of being recycled, though they are not accepted in curbside collection bins.
The CHaRM therefore establishes a convenient location for residents to bring these items that then serves as a collection point where the materials can be aggregated in bulk before being transported to a responsible recycling facility.
Upcoming Events
CHaRM - YalecrestSat, Sep 19Bonneville Elementary School
Accepted Materials
Explore the range of materials you can bring to our URA CHaRM events!
Appliances
Accepted: small appliances, toasters, vacuums, etc
Batteries
Accepted: lithium, alkaline, lead acid, rechargable, car batteries
Bikes
Accepted: whole bikes, and parts in working order
Not accepted: helmets, clothing
Cables and Cords
Accepted: chargers, cords, string lights
Not accepted: big plastic cords that are mostly plastic
CDs & DVDs
Accepted: all types
Computers
Accepted: desktop and laptop models
Electronics (mixed)
Accepted: servers, network gear, data center equipment, office electronics
Ink & Toner Cartridges
Accepted: personal and commercial
Light bulbs
Accepted: fluorescents, CFL, incandescent, LED
Not accepted: broken lights
Mattresses ($20 each)
Accepted: mattresses and box springs
Not accepted: foam cushions, couch cushions, some baby mattresses
Medications*
Accepted: prescriptions, OTC medications, pet medications, vitamins, liquid medications
Not accepted: needles, syringes, sharps, IV bags or injectables, vapes, inhalers, illicit substances
*Select events only
Mobile devices
Accepted: phones, tablets
Oral care
Accepted: used toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes, empty floss containers
Paper shredding*
Shredded on site for data privacy
Not accepted: plastic, paper clips
*Select events only
Plastic clamshells
Accepted: clear and clean
Not accepted: other colors
Plastic film
Accepted: stretchy plastic, plastic shipping envelopes, bags and wrap, grocery bags, empty trash bags, Amazon envelops, bubble wrap, if it stretches
Not accepted: film that tears when stretched
Printers
Accepted: personal and commercial models
Ski & snowboard gear
Accepted: skis, poles, boots, bindings, snowboards, boots, bindings, ski & snowboard bags
Not accepted: helmets, clothes, ski racks
Scrap metal
Accepted: mostly metal items, larger appliances may require a fee
Not accepted: large appliances, mostly plastic appliances (please remove plastic or other material)
Styrofoam (EPS)
Accepted: EPS, hard compressed block foam, white only, clean
Not accepted: spongy in texture, packing peanuts, food containers, colored foam
Tires & Tubes ($8 each)
Accepted: car tires, truck tires, bike tubes & tires (no cost for bike stuff)
Not accepted: no commercial or semi tires, limit 4 per vehicle
TVs
Accepted: TVs, CRTs
VHS and other films
Accepted: cassette tapes, etc.