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Compact Fluorescent Lights...Learn more about the benefits and proper recycling method for CFL's |
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Household Alkaline Batteries...recycle your household alkaline batteries at one of our four convenient recycling drop-off centers. UPDATE: Saturday collection is now available from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Electronic recycling...looking for ways to recycle that old copier/printer, computer, nickel cadmium battery, etc? Learn more about our weekly e-cycling events. UPDATE: Saturday collection is now available from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Residential Electronics and Paper Recycling Event
Event details : VA/DC/MD residents (no businesses) can bring any/all electronics, “anything that plugs in”; no light bulbs or alkaline batteries. Turtle Wings personnel will be available to help unload cars. Turtle Wings can help remove and destroy hard drives on-site. Office Shredders will be available to shred any paper documents on site. |
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View Turtle Wing's list of acceptable items
Cost: All electronics are free except for the following; $10 for a monitor, TV under 19” or laptop; $20 for TV’s or monitors over 19”; $30 for console TV’s or TV’s over 32”. Hard drive crushing/shredding services fees vary by location and service level required. Paper shredding is free. Cash only please.
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More Information: Call Turtle Wings at (301) 583-8399, or visit them online at www.turtlewings.com
Virginia locations
4005 Westfax Drive, Suite A
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-436-1967
*2nd Friday and Saturday of each month
Friday June 13..........9am-5pm
Saturday June 14......10am-2pm
Friday July 11...........9am-5pm
Saturday July 12 ......10am-2pm
Friday August 8........9am-5pm
Saturday August 9 .. 10am-2pm
Maryland locations
1771 Olive St.
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
301-583-8399
*Daily drop-offs from 8am-4pm
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Business/Multi-Family Recycling – the City of Alexandria is suspending all commercial recycling collection services as of July 1st, 2008. Businesses and Multi-Family properties are required to implement a comprehensive recycling program, and file a Recycling Implementation Plan (RIP) form with the city.
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Sort No More: Single Stream is at your Door!
The City has made curbside recycling easier than ever with the introduction of Single Stream Recycling for Alexandria residents. Learn more about the details and benefits of Single Stream Recycling. |
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Bikes for the World
Bring your unwanted or repairable bikes to the Bikes for the World collection event on Saturday, April 26th, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Rd, from 9am - 12pm. Your bikes will provide transportation for families, entrepreneurs, doctors and others in many third world countries as opposed to taking up space in your storage area or a landfill. A $10 donation per bike is requested. For further information contact 703-525-0931, www.BikesForTheWorld.org. |
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Learn more about how to easily help the environment by reducing, reusing, and recycling at your next party or community event |
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Frequently Ask Questions About New Recycling Requirements |
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Become a "Business Recycling Partner!" |
