Single stream recycling, hardtorecycle, electronics, free single stream dropoff sites plus residential and commercial pickups. The colorado convention center is a multipurpose convention center located in downtown denver. Sustainability recycling denver, arvada, wheat ridge. Find a recycling bin near you and help us divert textiles from landfills. Sustainability hardtorecycle materials, denver, arvada. Accepting books, sheet music, magazines older than 1980, video games and vinyl records. Contact us genesis electronics recycling of colorado. Denver book recycling they offer an outlet to donate new and used, unwanted books, dvds, cds, vhs tapes, textbooks, and software.
The cherry creek recycling drop off provides a convenient and nocost way for denver residents to keep extra recyclables out of the landfill and to compost yard debris, food scraps, and nonrecyclable paper. Book donations denver book drive denver book driver. Book driver started as a book donation service and still offers a free pickup if your books need a good home but youre not sure what to do with em, we offer the solution. Did you know that electronics are banned from landfills in colorado. Schools, school libraries, literacy programs, charities and more. Recycling and donation resources nationwide listings eco. Book driver sell textbook denver denver book recycling. Electronics are collected and recycled by techno rescue, a local veteranowned it company.
No phone books these can be placed in our single stream containers. Scrap metal recycling prices colorado there a wide range of benefits of recycling scrap metal in colorado, not only can it make you some extra cash, it also massively helps us keep the planet clean. Friendly, knowledgeable service form a small local business owned and operated by a local colorado family. How and what to donate to the library denver public library. We would like to support any and all electronic recycling efforts you might have. Our quick turnaround time and flexible hours makes it easy to donate books.
They will usually sort through them, add relevant ones to their own catalog and then sell remaining books in the annual book sales. All businesses listed in the directory are responsible for complying with all applicable local, state and federal laws pertaining to recycling, waste disposal and environmental protection. Usagain denver collects clothing and shoes for reuse and recycling in and surrounding denver, colorado. Recycling and reuse options for books for boulder county. Recycling scrap metal through metal dealers in colorado can be a very good way to make a some cash and the best way to ensure you are getting good top prices for your scrap metal in colorado per pound or lb is to check listed scrap yards and metal dealers around colorado on our website. We specialize in small group tours designed to get you out to see, learn and explore, not just drive past all that denver, the foothills and the rocky mountains have to offer. Colorado recycles this site also provides a comprehensive listing of where to recycle various materials in colorado. Denver recycled just 20 percent of its household waste in. Other locations will remain closed until further notice.
When the residents of denver, co, and the surrounding areas want to recycle steel, electronics, or scrap cars, they turn to denver metal recycling read more 12. A listing in this directory does not imply an endorsement of approval by denver recycles or the city and county of denver. The next level of sourcing is colorado proud and sourced from colorado organic farmers. Sustainability hardtorecycle materials, denver, arvada, wheat ridge. Book driver operates a book sharing service operated by small sellers and book lovers and offers free book donations pickup in.
One great way to get rid of all of those old books youve already read or used in school and are done with now is. When it comes to recycling, colorado and denver fall well below the national averages. Book driver offers free book donation pickups in chicago, denver, orlando tampa bay. Nonworking and older appliances may be dropped off at the denver, aurora, wheat ridge or littleton locations for. If you live outside our regular pickup area, we suggest you. Rolloff containers when space is an issue, we can wait while you load our truck. The library hosts donation bins for public good initiatives that encourage recycling of batteries, printer cartridges, books, clothing and more.
Genesis electronics recycling of colorado is one of the leading companies in sustainable and responsible recovery of endoflife electronics. Book donations denver book drive denver denver book recycling. Denver book recycling 7860 zenobia ct westminster, co. We have created an easy to use directory to help residents of the city and county of denver learn where to recycle, compost, or dispose of various materials in. Enjoy the beauty and fun of the rocky mountains on one of our full or halfday adventures. Please call us at 3037621160, to discuss how oxford recycling, inc. If you go to the denver library book donation website, youll notice that the first thing that is emphasized are cash donations. One of the questions we receive at is how do i recycle my old books. Donate your gently used books to help support our mission. As a community, denver recycled just 20 percent of its household waste in 2016, according to charlotte pitt, who heads up denver recycles, a division of denver public works. Drop off locations sustainability recycling denver, arvada.
Recycling directory dropoff locations city and county of denver. When space is an issue, we can wait while you load our truck. Book appointment all architectural paints and coatings are free. Current scrap metal prices per pound colorado scrap copper. Denvers premier metal recycling facility 303 3162880. How to donate used books in denver pen and the pad. To help aurorans recycle their electronics and do so responsibly, the city of aurora hosts a series of ecycle events each year. Veolia colorado household hazardous waste recycling center.
Last spring, we received a donation of childrens books from a local high school book drive. One of the universitys stated goals is to achieve financial, operational, human, and environmental resource sustainability. Specialize in appliance recycling and take the hassle out of removing old, unwanted, and broken commercial and residential appliances and other types of scrap metal. If youve gotten all you need from a book, or need to clear space on your shelves for more, you can donate a book instead of sending it to the landfill. In order for alpine to maintain the most efficient processing facility and keep recycling programs available, it is important for our customers to know what is acceptable and what is not. Book driver runs textbook buybacks in denver and boulder. The staff at denver metal recycling sets us apart from every other recycling facility. Many household chemicals pose a serious healthenvironmental hazard if not handled, stored and disposed of properly. Our environmentally sound processes and complete data destruction ensure compliance with r2 requirements. The reason is that while book donations are welcome by public libraries, they also create a cost. There is a 2 box minimum, items should be placed near front door, on the porch or on the curb. By clicking this box you are confirming you are requesting the items to be picked up on the date requested. Colorados recycling rate is only 12 percent compared to a nationwide average of nearly 35 percent1, making it one of the most wasteful states in the country. Hardtorecycle materials that can be recycled at our dropoff locations.
At colorados biggest recycling facility, which is located in denver and owned by a private company called waste management, that confetti is transported to landfills, where its used in place. Cp colorado is a feebased book donation service supporting non profits such as arc thrift. Drop off locations sustainability recycling denver. Electronics recycling city of aurora aurora, colorado. This is accomplished in part by practicing responsible environmental stewardship. Apr 03, 2020 tips for buying used books online from a denver bookstore owner printed page bookshop owner shares where to order used books and what to look out for when you do.
Indepth altogether recycling program information the altogether recycling program is the most comprehensive recycling program available in colorado. In order for alpine to maintain the most efficient processing facility and keep recycling programs. Any books we cant sell are either donated directly to one of our nonprofit partners or recycled. The library hosts donation bins for public good initiatives that encourage recycling of batteries, printer cartridges, books. Here are some more helpful hints when deciding whether you can recycle the item. While magazine subscriptions are on a recent decline and book sales are holding steady, its likely you have a stockpile of both these products on your coffee table, in your bookshelf or collecting dust in the garage. Best 30 recycling phone book centers in littleton, co with. We redistribute books to various outlets in our community, including. Current scrap metal prices per pound colorado scrap. They provide insights into experiences outside your own. Most colorado glass doesnt get recycled, but thats. The altogether recycling program is the most comprehensive recycling program available in colorado. The mission of denver universitys recycling program is to implement a.
Our network of libraries and charities want your books. They picked up several boxes of books and bubble mailers on my front porch about august 2015. We offer recycling services for fibers, plastics, and metals, along with. Tips for buying used books online from a denver bookstore owner printed page bookshop owner shares where to order used books and what to look out for when you do. Together we can meet our goal of diverting over 50% of our waste from the landfill. We are actively doing pickups, feel free to schedule your free pickup below. Jun 24, 2015 at colorados biggest recycling facility, which is located in denver and owned by a private company called waste management, that confetti is transported to landfills, where its used in place. Books are a source of education, entertainment and selfimprovement. My experience is that denver book recycling isnt a fraud at all. Colorado recycling resources, recycling centers, denver boulder. In response, blue star recyclers is now offering appointment only dropoff and pickup recycling in denver.
Per colorados executive order d 2020 17, recycling collection may continue to operate. If youd like to arrange a book donation pickup, you may request a book donation pickup here we also have book donation drop off points at the following locations. No commercial or landscaping company materials accepted at this site. Find recycling centers in denver, co on yellowbook. Mar 23, 2017 books are a source of education, entertainment and selfimprovement. Commerce city, denver, edgewater, federal heights, golden, henderson, louisville, lafayette, lakewood, northglenn, superior, thornton, westminster. Recycling resources economic opportunity grant program grants and rebates for recycling and waste diversion initiatives across the state.
Our lowprofile containers allow for easy loading by hand or machine. Tips for buying used books during the coronavirus outbreak. Based in denver colorado, direct polymers is a nationwide leader in plastics recycling. Both books and magazines fall under the category of mixed paper, which also includes catalogs and. Recycling and beneficial use department of public health. Denver book recycling saving books and other media from. Each employee receives thorough and ongoing training in environmental considerations, forklift operations, materials identification and earns a safety certification through the colorado safety association. Saving books and other media from landfills menu and widgets. Donation bin conveniently located in denver and free pickup service available. When youre ready to clean them out, hopefully recycling is on your mind. The veolia colorado recycling center is available to adams and neighboring county residents yearround by appointment.
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