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Cardboard is sorted at the TFC Recycling material recovery facility in Chester, Virginia. Making new products from recycled materials helps save energy and precious natural resources. A few facts: Cardboard Recycling cardboard only takes 75% of the energy required to make new cardboard. The same cardboard can be recycled seven times. Recycling one ton of cardboard saves 390 kilowatt hours of energy, 46 gallons of oil and over nine cubic... Read MoreFebruary 25, 2014 |
Most people have household hazardous wastes in their homes: in basements and garages, under kitchen and bathroom sinks, and in toolsheds. Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered to be household hazardous waste. Examples include: Automotive fluids (antifreeze and motor oil) Category 1 liquids (oil based paints, solvents, thinners, stains, gasoline) etc. Pesticides and herbicides The CVWMA Recycling Wizard is an easy tool to... Read MoreAugust 23, 2013 |
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, household waste increases by more than 25%. Much of that excess packaging, paper and food ends up in a landfill. Modifying your choices to create less waste can be easier than you think. Here are some ideas for the holidays — and all year long! Recycle right Keep holiday light strands and tinsel out of the recycling container. Reuse boxes as long as possible.... Read MoreAugust 7, 2013 |
Every year, there are numerous fairs and festivals coordinated by area organizations, businesses and schools. If you have large events, multiple day events or many events over the course of a season or throughout the year, you will need to contact a local company to discuss your recycling options or consider purchasing event recycling containers of your own. Accepted Items include: Aluminum cans Plastic bottles and solo cups If your event... Read MoreAugust 7, 2013 |
Second to paper, yard waste comprises the largest volume of trash and takes up the most landfill space. Composting is a fun and easy way to keep this rich waste out of landfills and return organic nutrients to the soil without using commercial additives. In addition, the design of modern landfills prevents needed oxygen and water from mixing with organic waste, inhibiting natural decomposition. Below are general guidelines for creating... Read MoreAugust 7, 2013 |
CVWMA encourages residents throughout Central Virginia to recycle their real Christmas trees. Christmas tree recycling programs offered by our member localities are a way to go green for the holidays. Recycled trees are ground into a mulch product. Be sure to remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and ornaments from the tree. Use of each site is restricted to residents of the sponsoring city or county. ASHLAND Set trees at the... Read MoreAugust 7, 2013 |
CVWMA offers residential recycling programs only. However, access to recycling in schools and institutions of higher learning is also important. Private contractors throughout the region offer subscription recycling services for a cost. Here are a few companies to contact: GFL 804-843-9288 International Paper 804-201-2185 Meridian Waste 804-748-8324 Republic Services 804-222-7070 TFC Recycling 804-706-5877 The Benefits of Starting a School Recycling Program There are many advantages, financial and otherwise, an organization... Read MoreJuly 30, 2013 |
Crayon Recycling Program This “recycling” education, community service has made it possible to stop more than 90,000 pounds of unwanted crayons from going into landfills with the help from schools, organization educators and kids across this country. To find out more, click the link below: Crayola ColorCycle Keep markers out of landfills. Crayola and schools across North America are banding together to help kids understand the importance of their role in protecting... Read More