CHaRM Accepted Materials
CHaRM (Collection of Hard-to-Recycle Materials) pop-up events help residents repurpose and recycle materials that would otherwise be landfilled. Here is what you can bring to a CHaRM event! To view future CHaRM events, visit here.
batteries
bikes and parts
electronic waste (cell phones and chargers, computers, laptops, monitors, tablets, corded electronics, string lights, TV's, small appliances, etc.) Please no CRTs or big older TVs
ink and toner cartridges
lightbulbs
mattresses and box springs ($15 each)
oral care (used toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes, empty floss containers)
plastics clamshells (clear only, clean)
plastics film (stretchy plastic, bags and wrap)
ski & snowboard gear (no helmets, no clothes)
scrap metal
Styrofoam (hard compressed, not spongy, no packing peanuts, no food containers)
tires and tubes ($5 per tire, exception for bike tubes & tires)
It’s helpful to have a clear guide to CHaRM accepted materials, especially when trying to reduce household waste and practice responsible recycling. Knowing how to properly sort electronics, cardboard, plastics, metals, appliances, books, clothing, tires, and other hard-to-recycle items can make sustainable waste management much easier. Proper recycling and reuse also help reduce landfill waste and support a cleaner environment. I also appreciate the reminder that materials should be clean, dry, and separated before drop-off. Maintaining healthy daily habits can extend beyond environmental choices, too. Alongside sustainable living, incorporating a best core routine can support overall wellness and active living.
Will paper shredding be available on May 16 or June 6? If not, when/where will the next shredding event be. Thank you.
At the last CHaRM event I contributed to, one of the staff mentioned URA was working to be able to include spongy styrofoam to the list of accepted materials. I very much look forward to being able to do that!! Thanks URA!!!