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Did You Know... Recycling reduces taxes and landfill fees
Recycling generates jobs and revenue
40% of all U.S. municipal solid waste consists of paper and paperboard products
Each ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees
Each ton of recycled paper saves over 3 cubic yards of landfill space Every ton of recycled paper requires 7,000 fewer gallons of water to manufacture than virgin paper Every ton of recycled paper requires 4100 KWH less energy than virgin paper to produce Making paper from recycled materials results in 74% less air pollution and 35% less water pollution than virgin paper Manufacturing with aluminum scrap saves an estimated 95% in energy costs The estimated 272 billion aluminum cans reclaimed during the 1980s saved 2 billion feet of landfill space Manufacturing with copper scrap saves an estimated 85% in energy costs |
The Take it Back Network |
The Take It Back Network provides options for collecting, processing, and recycling computers, computer monitors, peripherals, televisions, and other electronic devices in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. As part of the Take it Back Network, OASYS accepts computers, monitors, printers, TVs, cell phones, PDAs, fax machines, stereos, DVD and VCR players and other household electronics. The electronics are recycled domestically in an environmentally sound manner. Computers, computer monitors, televisions, and other electronics contain CRTs (cathode ray tubes), and separated computer circuit boards contain hazardous materials such as lead, cadmium and mercury. They are no longer accepted for landfill disposal at many county facilities. This change is in response to Washington State Department of Ecology and Federal rules. Both the local "Take it Back Network" recyclers and the national recycling services charge a fee for recycling. Note that the businesses and organizations that are not "Take it Back Network" members have not agreed to the "Take it Back Network" Membership Requirements and may export their equipment to countries that have less stringent environmental regulations. Before you pay a fee to have your materials processed, be sure to ask the recycler for documentation about where and how the materials are recycled to ensure the materials are being handled properly.
Recycling drop-off location: *We are accepting drop-offs at our Burlington location only. |
1575 Port Drive, Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: (360) 755-0309 • Toll Free: 866-805-0309 (WA & OR only) • Fax: (360) 757-1849
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