A-Z Recyclery

Aerosol cans
Empty aerosol spray cans may be recycled curbside, at drop-off sites and apartment complexes along with aluminum and steel cans. Do not crush as you would other aluminum and steel cans.
In order to be recycled, the spraycan must be EMPTY. If it is not empty, and contain hazardous material it should be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection.

Aluminum cans
Recycle curbside, at drop-off sites and apartment complexes.

Aluminum foil/pie tins

Recycle curbside, at drop-off sites and apartment complexes with Bottles, Cans and Jars. Rinse clean before recycling. Foil with excessive food contamination should be disposed of as garbage.

Aluminum Scrap and Siding
All types of clean metal must be recycled in Orange County. Visit the Construction and Demolition page for more information on the Regulated Recyclable Materials Ordinance. Residents can recycle up to ½ pick-up truckload of scrap metal per visit at Solid Waste Convenience Centers. Residents and businesses can bring aluminum scrap and siding along with other metals free of charge to the Orange County Landfill. Painted metal is OK.

Antifreeze
Residents can recycle used antifreeze at any of the Solid Waste Convenience Centers.
Disposing of used antifreeze and other automotive fluids (used motor oil, transmission and brake fluids) in storm drains (sewers) or drainage ditches is harmful to our waterways. Antifreeze, particularly the ethylene glycol type, when poured out or spilled on the ground can be highly toxic to animals and its sweet taste attracts them. Spent antifreeze may also contain heavy metals such as lead and cadmium and benzene.

Appliances
Small household appliances in WORKING condition can be brought to a Salvage Shed located at one of the following Solid Waste Convenience Centers:

  • Eubanks Rd. (1 mile west of Hwy 86, Chapel Hill)
  • Ferguson Rd. (near intersection of Old Greensboro Rd.)
  • High Rock Rd. (1/4 mile west of Mill Creek Rd.)
  • Walnut Grove Church Rd. (1/4 mile west of intersection with Highway 86 North)
Or to thrift shops located in Orange County
  • PTA Thrift Shops
    Donation points located at 103 Jones Ferry Rd. in Carrboro and Yarnell-Hoffer Hardware at Ram's Plaza, Legion Rd., Chapel Hill
    (919) 942-5270

  • Club Nova
    Benefits the mentally ill
    103-C West Main Street
    Carrboro, NC 27510
    (919) 967-6985

  • Bill's Discount Appliances
    A recycler of "dead or alive" used appliances.
    A 24-hour drop-off spot is located at the side of the building.
    2201 E. Geer St. (Corner of E. Geer and E. Club)
    Durham, NC
    (919) 683-3185
    • Residents can bring up to two large appliances, such as washing machines and refrigerators to any of the Solid Waste Convenience Centers for recycling. Residents and businesses can take large appliances such as washers or refrigerators to the Orange County Landfill for recycling. There is no cost or limit to the number of appliances.
Architectural Salvage
Visit the Recycled Building Materials page for more options other than the following:
  • Steve Peters
    Buyer of Old House Parts, Doors, Mantels, Columns, etc.
    Old Venable Building
    Pettigrew Street at Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC
    (919) 599-0124

  • Don Oberg, Building Supply Recycling Center
    Old Venable Building
    Pettigrew Street at Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC
    (919) 490-0414

  • The Gabled Roof Architectural Antiques
    Michael Kirkland
    Old Venable Building
    Pettigrew Street at Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC
    (919) 220-9797

  • Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Reuse Center
    Accepts usable building materials and offers deconstruction services.
    Offers pickup service depending on quantity and quality of materials.
    2400 Alwin Court.
    Raleigh, NC 27604
    (919) 833-1999 x 236

  • Habitat for Humanity of Alamance County Reuse Center
    Accepts usable building materials.
    Offers pickup service depending on quantity and quality of materials.
    317 East 6th Street
    Burlington, NC 27215
    (336) 222-8292

  • Habitat for Humanity Hand-Me-Ups
    3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd.
    Durham, NC
    (919) 403-8668

  • TROSA
    1820 James Street
    Durham, NC
    (919) 419-1930

  • Salvage King, Inc.
    Stephen Brower
    Staley, NC
    (336) 622-1595
    Salvage King recycles mobile homes
Asphalt
Old asphalt, mostly free of contamination, can be brought to an asphalt company for rebatching / recycling. Contact one of the following companies:
  • Nello L. Teer
    Durham, NC
    (919) 682-9219
    small per-load charge

  • REA Construction
    West Raleigh off Hwy 54 or
    Gresham Lake, NC
    (919) 876-4134

Visit the Directory of Markets for Recyclable Materials, provided by the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental at www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx for a list of asphalt recyclers.

Ballasts
Fluorescent and high-intensity discharge (HID) ballasts contain a small capacitor that may contain PCB's, or a less hazardous chemical, DEPH. Residents can bring ballasts to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
Businesses that wish to properly dispose of fluorescent and HID ballasts should visit the Directory of Markets for Recycled Materials, provided by the Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance, at www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx, for a list of companies that manage ballasts.
For more information on regulations regarding fluorescent and HID disposal, contact Anne Preston (919-733-0692 ext. 230) of the North Carolina Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, Hazardous Waste Section.

Batteries
Orange County residents can bring any type of battery to any of the six Orange County Solid Waste Convenience Centers for recycling. A special red, igloo-shaped bin has been placed at each convenience center for collection of all types of dry-cell batteries such as those from hearing aids, cell phones, cordless phones, cameras, power tools, flashlights, toys and other battery-operated or rechargeable devices.
Rechargeable batteries can also be dropped off for recycling at Radio Shack stores and Lowes Building supply stores.
The Convenience Centers also accept lead-acid batteries such as those used for autos, boats, motorcycles and lawnmowers. Please do not place lead-acid batteries in the red dry-cell battery receptacle, there is a separate area for large lead-acid batteries beside the dry-cell battery receptacle, see site attendant for assistance.
In addition to accepting batteries at the Solid Waste Convenience Centers, all batteries are accepted at the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collections and at the following businesses:

  • Radio Shack, Chapel Hill
  • Whole Foods, Chapel Hill
  • Weaver Street Market (all 3 locations)
  • Southeastern Camera in Carrboro.

Bicycles

  • The ReCYCLEry
    Corner of Old Pittsboro Rd. & Daffodil Ln.
    (Look for the gated unpaved road that leads to the ReCYCLEry)
    Carrboro, NC
    (919) 932-1335
    bike@recyclery.info
    www.recyclery.info

    The ReCYCLEry is a direct-service not-for-profit organization whose mission is to encourage the use of the bicycle as a mode of transportation and recreation. This mission is accomplished through
    1) hands-on skill building where we teach people how to repair and maintain bicycles;
    2) salvaging bicycles, ensuring that anyone who needs a bicycle can earn one;
    3) outreach to underserved communities with these services.
    ALL are welcome to volunteer or bring donations Sundays noon-5pm (weather permitting). Maps for location can be found at area bikeshops


Books
Soft cover books can be recycled with Mixed Paper at Drop-off locations. Hard cover books must have the covers removed, and then the interior pages can be recycled with Mixed Paper.
Reusable books in good condition can be brought to any of the Salvage Sheds located at one of the following Solid Waste Convenience Centers:
  • Hwy.57 (1/2; miles north of intersection with Hwy.86, Hillsborough)
  • Eubanks Rd. (1 mile west of Hwy 86, Chapel Hill)
  • Ferguson Rd. (near intersection of Old Greensboro Rd.)
  • High Rock Rd. (1/4 mile west of Mill Creek Rd.)
Or to thrift shops located in Orange County
  • PTA Thrift Shops
    Donation points located at 103 Jones Ferry Rd. in Carrboro and Yarnell-Hoffer Hardware at Ram's Plaza, Legion Rd., Chapel Hill
    (919) 942-5270

  • Club Nova
    Benefits the mentally ill
    103-C West Main Street
    Carrboro, NC 27510
    (919) 967-6985
Some used books in good condition may be sold to any of the used book dealers including The Bookshop (942-5178), Nice Price Books (929-6222), Second Foundation (967-4439), or the Skylight Exchange (933-5550)

Brick
See Concrete, Brick and Cinderblock

Building Materials
Visit the Recycled Building Materials page for more options other than the following:
  • Steve Peters
    Buyer of Old House Parts, Doors, Mantels, Columns, etc.
    Old Venable Building
    Pettigrew Street at Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC
    (919) 599-0124

  • Don Oberg, Building Supply Recycling Center
    Old Venable Building
    Pettigrew Street at Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC
    (919) 490-0414

  • The Gabled Roof Architectural Antiques
    Michael Kirkland
    Old Venable Building
    Pettigrew Street at Roxboro Street
    Durham, NC
    (919) 220-9797

  • Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Reuse Center
    Accepts usable building materials and offers deconstruction services.
    Offers pickup service depending on quantity and quality of materials.
    2400 Alwin Court.
    Raleigh, NC 27604
    (919) 833-1999 x 236

  • Habitat for Humanity of Alamance County Reuse Center
    Accepts usable building materials.
    Offers pickup service depending on quantity and quality of materials.
    317 East 6th Street
    Burlington, NC 27215
    (336) 222-8292

  • Habitat for Humanity Hand-Me-Ups
    3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd.
    Durham, NC
    (919) 403-8668

  • TROSA
    1820 James Street
    Durham, NC
    (919) 419-1930

Carpet/Carpet Pads
Good, clean carpet
  • Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Reuse Center
    Carpet must be clean and in 8' by 8' sections.
    2400 Alwin Court.
    Raleigh, NC 27604
    (919) 833-1999 x 236
  • Habitat for Humanity Hand-Me-Ups
    Accepts clean rugs, not carpeting, in sizes 8'x10' or less.
    3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd.
    Durham, NC
    (919) 403-8668

Old carpet pads:
  • Blue Ridge Recycling, Inc.
    420 Seaboard Street
    Matthews, NC 28104
    (704) 821-4482
    rgleaves@carolina.rr.com

Cartridges
Copier, Fax, Laser, Printer Ribbons, Toner:
  • Laser Age
    102 N. Main St.
    Roxboro, NC
    (336)599-8733
    Remanufacturer of laser printer toner cartridges. Delivery and pick up available.

  • Laser Plus
    Durham, NC
    (919) 682-0138
    Remanufacturer of laser printer toner cartridges. Delivery and pick up available.

  • RCR Imaging Products
    Cary, NC
    (919) 380-1589
    Buys empty printer, copier, and fax cartridges and issues a check for all reusable cartridges. Pick up available.
  • Recycle For Breast Cancer
    www.recycleforbreastcancer.com
    (925) 735-7203
    Call or visit website for envelopes to send in inkjet cartridges, cell phones, pagers and PDA's
    No postage necessary if mailed in the United States.


Ceiling Tiles
  • Armstrong World Industries
    Lancaster, PA
    (888) CEILINGS (888-234-5464)
    Armstrong World Industries recycles ceiling tiles for free. The company will pay the cost of shipping the old ceiling tiles to its plant. Neither the old nor the new replacement ceilings need to be Armstrong products to qualify for the program. They prefer half full to full truckloads, and material should be neatly palletized for pickup.

Cell Phones
  • Family Violence Prevention Center
    fvpccsc@yahoo.com
    P.O. Box 187
    Chapel Hill NC 27514
    CONTACT:Melissa Radcliff
    (919)929-3872

    • Donated phones are provided to victims of domestic violence so they can call 911 in an emergency situation. Phones can be dropped off at the following collection sites:

    • Family Violence Prevention Center office
      201 East Rosemary Street (corner of Rosemary and Henderson), Chapel Hill
    • Carolina Women's Center at UNC, Chapel Hill
    • Cingular (behind Whole Foods Market, Chapel Hill)
    • Cup-A-Joe (Chapel Hill and Hillsborough)
    • Margaret's Cantina
    • UNC School of Social Work
    • UNC Hospital's Beacon Program
    • Whole Foods Market, Chapel Hill

      • Donors are asked to deactivate their service before dropping off phones.
      Acknowledgment letters will be sent to donors who request them.

  • Collective Good International
    www.collectivegood.com
    4508 Bibb Blvd., Suite B-10
    Tucker, GA 30084 USA (770) 856-9021
    email: Info@CollectiveGood.com
    Refurbishes used mobile phones and distributes to charities. You can choose which charity you wish your donation to go to.

  • Charitable Recycling International
    www.Charitablerecycling.com/CR/home.asp
    794-A Industrial Court
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
    email: jsullivan@twsmail1.com
    Accepts any type of used cell phone, regardless of age or condition and makes a donation payment for each phone donated to the charity of your choice. Please send batteries, chargers and manuals also, if available.
Cell phone batteries can be recycled at all Solid Waste Convenience Centers.

Cell Phones may also be brought to the Electronics Recycling Program at the Orange County Landfill. Please remove and recycle the cell phone battery at a Solid Waste Convenience Center before bringing your phone to the Electronics Recycling Program.

Chemicals
Residents should bring Household Chemicals to the Household Hazardous Waste collection.
Businesses should visit the Household Hazardous Waste page for more details.
Businesses can also contact the following hazardous waste management companies, or visit www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx for a more extensive list. Orange County is not endorsing these companies. We are providing their names strictly as an informational service.

  • Advanced Environmental Technology Corporation
    2176 Will Suitt Road
    Creedmoor, NC 27522
    800-322-8350
    (919) 528-3996

  • ECOFLO, Inc.
    2750 Patterson St.
    Greensboro, NC 27407
    (800) 999-6510
    (910) 855-7925

  • Safety-Kleen Corporation
    208 Watlington Industrial Drive
    Reidsville, NC 27320
    (800) 334-5953
    (910) 342-6106

Cinderblock
See Concrete, Brick and Cinderblock

Clothing
  • The PTA Thrift Shop
    www.ptathriftshop.org
    Resells clothing (and other household goods) in good condition.
    Donation points located at 103 Jones Ferry Rd., Carrboro and Yarnell-Hoffer Hardware at Ram's Plaza, Legion Rd., Chapel Hill
    (919) 942-5270
    Worn-out clothing is sold by the pound. When bagged separately, KEPT DRY and marked as 'rags' may be brought to the donation point located at 103 Jones Ferry Rd. in Carrboro.

  • Club Nova
    Benefits members of the local mental health community
    103-C West Main Street
    Carrboro, NC 27510
    (919) 967-6985
Coat Hangers
Most dry-cleaners accept wire coat hangers for recycling or reuse.

Compact Disks
Remember that reuse is the most effective form of recycling. Many music stores will purchase used CDs. Check the Yellow Pages.
CDs are made of polycarbonate, a high-quality plastic, with a metal coating. CDs can be recycled, but only a small fraction is actually usable. There is little concern about putting them in landfills because they aren't considered hazardous - but the material takes about 450 years to break down. It is estimated as many as 30 million CDs are tossed in the garbage each month.
Recycled polycarbonate is often used in appliances and cars.
The following companies recycle CDs:
  • GreenDisk
    www.greendisk.com
    2200 Burlington,
    Columbia, MO, 65202
    (800) 305-3475
    Purchase of a shipping container is necessary.

MRC Polymers.
www.mrcpolymers.com
3307 South Lawndale Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60623.
No charge.


Computer Disks
Remember that reuse is the most effective method of recycling.

  • Triangle Recycling Service
    Raleigh, NC
    (919) 740-9912
    Accepts computer disks, CD ROMs and floppies, and misc. computer equipment.

  • GreenDisk
    www.greendisk.com
    2200 Burlington,
    Columbia, MO, 65202
    (800)305-DISK
    (425)883-9165
    For items weighing 20 pounds or less order the Pack-IT Service from the Greendisk website. Use your own box and your own preferred shipper. The price is $6.95 for up to 20 lbs. and $.30 per additional pound. Price of shipping is not included.

Computer Equipment
Orange County residents can bring unwanted computers and other electronics to the electronics recycling facility located at the Orange County Landfill during landfill hours of operation, Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm and Saturday 7:30am-12:00 noon.
The facility will accept the following materials from Orange County residents and businesses:

  • all computers and computer peripherals (monitors, mice, keyboards, printers, speakers)
  • televisions
  • photocopiers (toner cartridges also accepted)
  • cell phones (batteries should be removed and recycled at a Solid Waste Convenience Center)
  • telephones and telephone systems
  • fax machines
  • radios and stereo receivers
  • CD players
  • cassette players
  • VCRs
  • laser disc players

    • Services are free to Orange County residents, Orange County businesses and non-residential institutions such as churches, schools and non-profits. Anyone bringing electronics to be recycled at the landfill location must stop at the scalehouse first.

    Residents can also bring used electronics to any of the five Solid Waste Convenience Centers located throughout the county to be recycled. Electronics that are still working can also be dropped off at the four center where there are Salvage Sheds:
  • Eubanks Rd.
  • Ferguson Rd.
  • Hwy.57
  • Bradshaw Quarry Rd.

    • If you wish to donate your usable computer to a charity, visit these web sites for more information:
    www.cristina.org
    www.sharetechnology.org
    www.rtpnet.org

    You can sell, donate or recycle your old electronics on Ebay through the Rethink Initiative:
    http://pages.ebay.com/rethink

    Local Donation/Recycling:
    Orange County does not endorse any of these businesses listed.
    • Central Carolina Community College, Sanford accepts Pentium II or better.
      (800) 682-8353 ext. 331.

    • The Computer Exchange
      1910 Sedwick Road
      Durham, NC
      (919) 806-2957
      Accepts only large volumes of computers and monitors from corporate clients.

    • Computers for Kids
      220 Swinburne St.
      Raleigh, NC
      (919) 212-7477
      Computers for Kids will accept IBM compatible computers Pentium II or better at the Department of Human Services from individuals and businesses (which receive a receipt for tax credit of donation in return). Drop-off only. Computers for Kids places refurbished computers with needy foster children. The computers are the property of the children and transfer with them if relocation is necessary.

    • Kramden Institute
      99 TW Alexander Drive
      RTP, NC 27709
      919-638-6200
      www.kramden.org
      501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable institution whose mission is to help kids who cannot afford a home computer. They locate, repair, and refurbish computers to donate to the kids. PCs (no Macs) must have processors that are Pentium III or higher, or 400 MHz in processor speed or higher. No machines that have been stripped of parts. Volunteers triage and refurbish old machines. Email volunteers@kramden.org to sign up.

    • PTA Thrift Store
      103 Jones Ferry Rd
      Carrboro, NC 27510
      (919)967-1272
      Only accepts electronics at Carrboro store (Jones Ferry Road). Monitors must be working and must be 15" screens or bigger. CPUs must be working and must be Pentium 2 or newer processor.

    • Purple Elephant
      6808 Davis Circle Suite 102
      Raleigh, NC 27613
      (919)788-7740
      www.purpleelephant.org
      Provide refurbished, operational, Internet ready computers to qualified individuals and organizations.

    • Teaming for Technology
      1100 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 112
      Morrisville, NC
      (919) 460-8687
      www.unitedwaytriangle.org/t4t/
      Accepts Pentium II or better and any Macintosh products, working monitors, working laser printers, and peripherals. The computers are repaired or refurbished and given to non-profit agencies in Chatham, Durham, Orange and Wake Counties. Teaming for Technology is a division of the Triangle United Way. Visit http://www.rtpnet.org/recycle/wanted.shtml for equipment specifications.

    • TECHNOLOGYRECYCLER.NET
      www.technologyrecycler.net
      Raleigh, NC
      919-647-9624
      PICKUP OR DROPOFF - Accepts technology items from individuals and businesses (NO TV’s or VCR’s). Visit their website for a complete list and collection information.



    • Triangle Recycling Service
      • 485 Old Wilson Rd. Wendell, NC
      (919) 740-9912
      www.trianglerecycling.com
      Accepts miscellaneous computer equipment for rebuilding, donation or recycing. Visit their website for a complete list. Collection services are available for a fee.

    • Uplift Ministries
      832 Smith Level Rd.
      Chapel Hill, NC 27516
      (919) 843-9801
      Working machines only, Pentium III or better. Not-for-profit providing computer training for youths. Will also accept other types of electronic donations such as printers, copiers, etc.


    • Wesbell Asset Recovery
      2102 Tobacco Road
      Durham, NC
      (919) 687-3900
      Takes large-scale donations from corporations for a fee, and sends them to a recycler.

    • Some computer manufacturers offer take-back programs.
      Contact the following manufacturers for more information about fees and services.
      Compaq - www.hp.com/recycle
      Dell - Dell Recycling
      Gateway - www.gateway.com/about/corp_responsibility/env_options.shtml
      IBM - www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/

    Concrete, Brick and Cinderblock
    Can be ground up to make usable aggregate or road sub-base. Contact one of the following companies:
    • GS Materials
      Burlington, NC
      (800)-433-7599
      Mobile, on-site crushing is also available.

    • Interstate Crushing
      Camden Ave.
      Durham, NC
      (919)601-1041
      Loads are charged by axle and large load pricing is available.
      Mobile, on-site crushing is also available.
    Construction Waste
    Visit the Construction and Demolition page for complete information on how to manage construction waste in Orange County.

    Corrugated Cardboard
    Residents can recycle Corrugated Cardboard at any of the County's drop-off locations. Businesses should visit the Corrugated Cardboard page, under commercial recycling. Pizza boxes are recyclable so long as they are completely empty and free of grease and food.  If the bottom has cheese adhered to it, separate the top and recyle that.  Toss the cheesy side in the trash or compost it instead!

    Diesel Fuel
    Recycle with used motor oil at any of the Solid Waste Convenience Centers.

    Drywall / Gypsum Wallboard
    • B&B Topsoil Mine
      Durham, NC
      (919) 477-6328
      Can handle clean, unpainted drywall as an ingredient in their soil amendment recipe. A tip fee is charged based on volume.
      Call for a quote, but it is generally much less than the landfill tip fee.

    • McGill Environmental
      Moncure, NC
      (919) 362-1788
      Can accept clean, unpainted drywall as an ingredient in their compost mix. A tip fee is charged based on volume. Call for a quote, but it is generally much less than the landfill tip fee.


    Egg Cartons
    Paper cartons may be recycled with mixed paper at any drop-off locations and at the curb.
    At the present time, recycling opportunities for Styrofoam egg cartons are not available locally. Please reuse or donate these containers to someone who can use them, purchase only paper cartons or send styrofoam egg cartons to the
    National Polystyrene Recycling Co.
    720 South Temescal Street
    Corona, CA 91719


    Electronic Equipment and Scrap
    Remember that reuse is the highest form of recycling!
    Many non-profit and charitable organizations are able to accept used but usable electronic equipment, and offer them to schools, community organizations, and needy individuals. By reusing electronic equipment for its intended purpose, its useful life is extended and those who may not be able to afford equipment are able to use it. An additional benefit of reusing electronics is the conservation of energy that it would take to manufacture new equipment.

    For a list of local charities that accept used computers, go to Computer Equipment in the A-Z Recyclery.
    For a list of electronic equipment and scrap recyclers visit the Directory of Markets for Recyclable Materials, provided by the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance at www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx .

    Orange County residents can bring unwanted computers and other electronics to the Orange County Landfill during landfill hours of operation, Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm and Saturday 7:30am-12:00 noon.

    The facility will accept the following materials from Orange County residents and businesses:

  • all computers and computer peripherals (monitors, mice, keyboards, printers, speakers)
  • televisions
  • photocopiers (toner cartridges also accepted)
  • cell phones (batteries should be removed and recycled at a Solid Waste Convenience Center)
  • telephones and telephone systems
  • fax machines
  • radios and stereo receivers
  • CD players
  • cassette players
  • VCRs
  • laser disc players

    • Services are free to Orange County residents, businesses and non-residential institutions such as churches, schools, and non-profits. Anyone bringing electronics to be recycled at the landfill location must stop at the scalehouse first.

    Residents can also bring used electronics to any of the five Solid Waste Convenience Centers located throughout the county to be recycled. Electronics that are still working can also be dropped off at the four centers where there are Salvage Sheds:
  • Eubanks Rd.
  • Ferguson Rd.
  • Hwy.57
  • High Rock Rd.

    • Sell, donate or recycle your old electronics on Ebay through the Rethink Initiative:
    http://rethink.ebay.com/


    Eyeglasses
    See Yellow Pages under "Opticians". Also,

    • LensCrafters (all locations)
    • Pearle Vision (all locations)
    Film Canisters
    • Southeastern Camera and Supply
      205 W. Main St.
      Carrboro, NC
      (919) 933-7757
      Recycles film canisters and lids.

    • Wolf Camera
      University Mall
      201 S. Estes Drive
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 929-2692

    • Chapel Hill North
      1804 Airport Rd.
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 969-9399

    • Wal-Mart accepts canisters and sends them to their lab in Georgia with the film.
    Fire Extinguishers
    Households may bring fire extinguishers to the to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Businesses should consider purchasing rechargeable and serviceable fire extinguishers instead of cheaper "disposable" fire extinguishers. While a fire extinguisher that is rechargeable costs more in the beginning, over time a quality rechargeable fire extinguisher with a metal head will likely save you money.

    Fluorescent Bulbs
    These lights may contain mercury, a hazardous material. Residents can bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Do not break fluorescent tubes.
    Businesses and institutions are required by law to recycle fluorescent lamps if they produce more than a certain amount per year. For a list of companies that manage fluorescent lights and other mercury containing items, visit the Directory of Markets for Recycled Materials, provided by the Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance at www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx.
    For more information on regulations regarding fluorescent lights, contact Anne Preston (919-733-0692 ext. 230) of the North Carolina Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, Hazardous Waste Section.

    There are mercury-free fluorescent lamps now available through Phillips and other manufacturers. They typically have a green metal end cap.

    Furniture
    Reusable furniture in good condition can be brought to any of the Salvage Sheds located at one of the following Solid Waste Convenience Centers:
    • Eubanks Rd. (1 mile west of Hwy 86, Chapel Hill)
    • Ferguson Rd. (near intersection of Old Greensboro Rd.)
    • High Rock Rd. (1/4 mile west of Mill Creek Rd.)
    • Walnut grove Church Rd. (1/4 mile west of intersection with Highway 86 North)
    Or to other charities:
    • PTA Thrift Shops
      Donation points located at 103 Jones Ferry Rd. in Carrboro and Yarnell-Hoffer Hardware at Ram's Plaza, Legion Rd., Chapel Hill
      (919) 942-5270

    • New Beginnings Furniture
      Generates revenue for local nonprofits that directly benefit communities in Durham and Orange Counties through the sale used home or office furniture either directly owned by a nonprofit or donated by an individual in the name of a specific nonprofit.
      301 S. Duke Street
      Durham, NC
      (919) 682-1495
      nbfurniture@verizon.net
    • Club Nova
      Benefits the mentally ill
      103-C West Main Street
      Carrboro, NC 27510
      (919) 967-6985

    • Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Reuse Center
      Carpet must be clean and in 8' by 8' sections.
      2400 Alwin Court.
      Raleigh, NC 27604
      (919) 833-1999 x 236

    • Habitat for Humanity Hand-Me-Ups
      3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd.
      Durham, NC
      (919) 403-8668

    Gasoline
    Bring to the Household Hazardous Waste collection. Do not mix with oil or other liquids.

    Glass
    All glass bottles and jars can be recycled curbside, at drop-offs, and apartment complexes. Do not recycle plate glass, mirrors or lab glass at these locations.
    For a list of markets for plate glass, mirrors or lab glass, visit the Directory of Markets for Recycled Materials, provided by the NC division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance: www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx

    Grease
    Restaurant Grease:
    • CBP Resources, Inc.
      Greensboro, NC
      (336) 333-3006

    • East Coast Resources
      Apex, NC
      (919) 387-1906
    Greeting Cards
    Reuse cards by cutting off the front and mailing as a post card. Greeting Cards can also be recycled with mixed paper at any drop-off location.

    Hazardous Waste
    Residents should bring hazardous wastes to the Household Hazardous Waste collection.
    Businesses should visit the Household Hazardous Waste page for more details.
    Businesses can also contact the following hazardous waste management companies, or visit www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx for a more extensive list. Orange County is not endorsing these companies. We are providing their names strictly as an informational service.
    • Advanced Environmental Technology Corporation
      2176 Will Suitt Road
      Creedmoor, NC 27522
      800-322-8350
      (919) 528-3996

    • ECOFLO, Inc.
      2750 Patterson St.
      Greensboro, NC 27407
      (800) 999-6510
      (910) 855-7925

    • Safety-Kleen Corporation
      208 Watlington Industrial Drive
      Reidsville, NC 27320
      (800) 334-5953
      (910) 342-6106

    Junk Mail
    Junk Mail can be recycled with mixed paper at any drop-off location.
    To stop residential junk mail, return the unwanted mail to sender in their postage-paid or return mail envelope along with a note asking to be removed from their list. Call unwanted catalog and credit card companies and ask to be removed from their list. You can also write to:

    • Mail Preference Service/Telephone Preference Service Direct Marketing Association
      PO Box 282
      Carmel, NY 10515
      (Request that your name not be put on any new mailing lists)

    • ADVO - System, Inc.
      Director of List Maintenance
      239 West Service Road
      Hartford, CT 06120-1280
      (Request to be removed from current mailing lists)

    Visit www.p2pays.org/main/junk_mail_optout.asp for more information and to download Junk Mail Terminator Postcards, or "opt-out" on-line at http://opt-out.cdt.org/submit.shtml. Click the "secure server" link for on-line forms or "insecure server" for forms that can be printed and then filled out.

    Businesses can visit http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/nwpc/bizjunkmail.htm for junk mail reduction assistance.

    Land Clearing Debris
    Visit the Directory of Markets for Recycled Material, provided by the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance, www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx for a list of land clearing debris collectors.

    Magazines
    Recycle glossy magazines curbside, at drop-offs and apartment complexes. Recycle non-coated magazines and catalogs with mixed paper or newspaper depending on paper type.
    Check with your physician's office, health clubs, and local elementary schools to see if they can reuse your magazines.

    Metal/Scrap Metal
    Clean metal must be recycled in Orange County. Visit the Construction and Demolition page for more information on the Regulated Recyclable Materials Ordinance. Residents can recycle up to &#frac12; pick-up truckload of scrap metal per visit at Solid Waste Convenience Centers. Residents and businesses can bring unlimited quantities for free to the Orange County Landfill. Clean metal is defined as material that is substantially metal in nature. e.g. siding, steel studs, banding from around lumber or gutters. Items containing small amounts of metal such as plastic ductwork with wound wire reinforcing are NOT considered scrap metal. We accept all electrical wiring as part of scrap metal.

    Mercury Containing Materials
    Common household items such as fluorescent bulbs, thermostats and thermometers can contain mercury. Residents should bring these items to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
    Businesses that wish to properly dispose of materials containing mercury should visit the Directory of Markets for Recycled Materials, provided by the Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance, at www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx, for a list of companies.

    Businesses and other organizations can call Anne Preston (919-733-0692 ext. 230) of the North Carolina Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, Hazardous Waste Section for more information on regulations regarding materials containing mercury.

    Mixed Paper
    Mixed Paper, such as junk mail (envelopes included), office paper, notebooks (bindings removed), cereal boxes (liner removed), 6 and 12-pack boxes and other paper packaging (without waxy or plastic coating) can be recycled at any drop-off location.

    Mobile Homes
    • Salvage King, Inc.
      Stephen Brower
      Staley, NC
      (336) 622-1595
      Salvage King hauls away and recycles mobile homes for their parts

    Motor Oil
    (See "Oil" below)

    Newspaper (and all inserts that come with the newspaper)
    Recycle curbside, at drop-offs and apartment complexes.

    Oil
    Residents can recycle used motor oil at any of the Solid Waste Convenience Centers. Also accepted with motor oil in the used oil tank: kerosene, diesel fuel, gear oil, "Coleman" fuel and transmission fluid. NO gasoline, antifreeze, solvents, parts cleaner or mixed gas. Bring to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection instead.

    Disposing of used motor oil and other automotive fluids (antifreeze and transmission and brake fluids) in storm drains (sewers) or drainage ditches is harmful to our waterways. Storm sewers do not drain into a water treatment plant, but drain directly into our streams, lakes, and estuaries. Used motor oil, by law, may also not be thrown away with regular trash. Disposing of used oil improperly is both an environmental and health hazard. Used oil contains toxins and heavy metals and can contaminate surface water, groundwater, and soils.

    Contact these businesses for information on recycling large amounts of used motor oil:
    • Carolina Environmental Associates
      (336) 229-0058

    • Ecoflo
      (800) 999-6510

    • Holston Environmental Services
      (800) 222-4530

    • Noble Oil
      (800) 662-5364

    • Safety Kleen
      (919)772-6622

    Call the Stormwater Hotline (560-SWIM) to confidentially report water polluters dumping into storm drains.

    Oil Filters
    Residents can recycle used motor oil filters at any of the Solid Waste Convenience Centers. Businesses managing used oil filters must drain them and they may be either landfilled or recycled. For filter recycling services see list for recycling motor oil immediately above.


    Oil Tanks(Removal)

    • A & D Environmental
      (800) 434-7750
    • Cedar Rock Environmental Corp.
      (336) 376-0394
    • Noble Oil Corporation
      (800) 662-5364
    • Neo Corporation
      (828) 456-4332
    • O.K. Enterprises
      (336) 218-1090
    • Terraquest Environmental Consultants (Carrboro)
      (919) 932-1590

    Packaging

    Learn more about polystyrene production, distribution and management at the Alliance of Foam Packagers website.
    Polystyrene constitutes less than 1% of the solid waste stream. Orange County does not have recycling programs in place for styrofoam, however styrofoam packing peanuts, flat sheets and block, along with bubble wrap and plastic pillow packs are accepted for reuse at the following locations:
    • Packaging Express
      4711 Hope Valley Road
      Durham, NC
      (919)489-8474
      Will take packing peanuts only.
    • Carolina Packaging & Supply Inc.
      MidTown Market (next to Foster's Market)
      762 Airport Road
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 968-1181
    • Critics Too, Inc.
      113 N. Scotswood Blvd.
      Hillsborough, NC
      (919) 732-6432
    • Johnny T-Shirt
      416 Millstone Drive
      Hillsborough, NC
      (919)644-2501
    • Myra Dotson
      8418 Orange Grove Rd.
      Chapel Hill, NC 27516
      (919)270-7534
      myradotson@mindspring.com
      Styrofoam peanuts and some block, bubble-wrap and air pillows
      Will pick-up in Orange County
    • Nancy Solberg
      Green Hill Farms
      (919)309-0649
    • Wrap, Pack & Ship
      1024 Mebane Oaks Rd.
      Mebane, NC
      (919)563-2591
    • UPS Stores

      1289 N. Fordham Blvd.
      @ Fordham Square Suite A
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 932-9117

      Harris Teeter North Shopping Center
      1818 Airport Rd.
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 960-0900
      Hwy 54 & Main Street
      Carrboro Plaza (next to Food Lion)
      Carrboro, NC
      (919) 918-7161
      510 Meadowmont Village Circle
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 942-6262
    Other packaging materials such as shrink wrap can be recycled by the following companies:
    • Gilmore Associates, Inc.
      High Point, NC
      (336) 434-2178

    • Orange Recycling Services
      Durham, NC
      (919) 688-5660

    • Preserve Business Systems
      Burlington, NC
      (336) 227-6596
    Large Foam Shipping Pieces
    • Tuscarora Plastics
      1741 East C Street
      Butner, NC
      (919)575-5100
    Paper packaging that is non-metallic and not coated with wax or plastic can be recycled with mixed paper at any drop-off location, at the curb and at multi-family cart recyclign sites.

    Paint
    Reduce - Remember to buy less toxic and non-aerosol paint. Paints can contain chemicals such as solvents and metals that can damage the environment, especially our water supplies, and endanger human health if not disposed of properly. Purchasing latex paint is best and some stores even sell recycled paint.

    Residents can bring both latex and oil based paint to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
    If you have only a small amount of latex paint to dispose of you can safely dry the paint out at home by removing the lid and allowing the contents to aerate. Accelerate the drying process by stirring kitty litter or sand into the open can of paint. Once latex paint is thoroughly dried, residents can dispose of the cans, with the lids removed, in the regular trash. If the paint has been completely used up and there is only a thin residue of dried paint left in the container (less that a ¼ inch coating in the bottom of the can), it can be recycled at drop-off sites with other steel cans. Make sure the can is made out of metal and the lid has been removed and discarded.

    Reuse - Visit the Paint Exchange, open during the Household Hazardous Waste Collection, to pick up free latex paint in good condition that has been diverted from disposal.

    Businesses should contact the following local companies to recycle old paint:
    • Building Supply Recycling Center
      Durham, NC
      (919) 490-0414
      Accepts latex paint and sells bulked paint. You may bring your own container.

    • Envirosafe Paints, Inc.
      Raleigh, NC
      (919) 250-0087 or (919) 612-5007 (mobile)
      Recycles latex and some oil-based paint. Call for details.
    Pallets
    Pallets are considered "clean wood waste" and must be recycled in Orange County. Residents can bring pallets and other clean wood waste (wood that has not been painted or treated) to Solid Waste Convenience Centers. Residents and businesses can bring pallets to be recycled to the Orange County Landfill. Visit the Construction and Demolition page to find out more about the Regulated Recyclable Material Ordinance.
    The following businesses also recycle used pallets:
    • Pallet Express
      Greensboro, NC
      (336) 621-2266

    • Pallet Recycling Service
      Bear Creek, NC
      (336) 581-3250

    • Pallets Unlimited
      Benson, NC
      (919) 894-4872

    • Southern Pallets
      Durham, NC
      (919) 575-4455

    Paper
    (see Mixed Paper)

    Paper grocery bags:
    Minimize paper and plastic bags by using a string or canvas bag when you shop. Reuse all bags. Whole Foods/Wellspring Grocery offers five cents back on each grocery bag brought in for reuse. Please recycle paper grocery bags at grocery stores or with corrugated cardboard at drop-off locations.

    Pesticides
    Reduce the amount of hazardous waste you use and try buying less toxic products. Contact the NC Cooperative Extension Service to find out how to get rid of pests while keeping your environment clean, or visit the Alternatives section of the Household Hazardous Waste page.

    Household insecticides and pesticides are accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Collections.

    Phone Books
    Recycle with Newspaper curbside, at drop-offs and apartment complexes.

    Photographic Chemicals
    Please do not pour photographic chemicals down the drain. It pollutes our drinking water and our environment. Collect them and save them for safe disposal. Residents can bring photographic chemicals to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection.

    Businesses can also contact the following hazardous waste management companies, or visit www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx for a more extensive list. Orange County is not endorsing these companies. We are providing their names strictly as an informational service.

    • Advanced Environmental Technology Corporation
      2176 Will Suitt Road
      Creedmoor, NC 27522
      800-322-8350
      (919) 528-3996

    • ECOFLO, Inc.
      2750 Patterson St.
      Greensboro, NC 27407
      (800) 999-6510
      (910) 855-7925
    • Safety-Kleen Corporation
      208 Watlington Industrial Drive
      Reidsville, NC 27320
      (800) 334-5953
      (910) 342-6106

    Plastic Bags
    Minimize plastic bags use by bringing a string or canvas bag with you when you shop. Reuse all bags. Please recycle plastic grocery bags and plastic newspaper bags at your grocery store.

    Plastic Containers
    All plastic BOTTLES (any number) can be recycled curbside, at drop-offs or apartment complexes. The neck MUST be smaller than the base. Be sure to remove caps and squash flat. No yogurt containers, food tubs or plastic trays. Only Stonyfield Farm yogurt containers are collected for recycling at Triangle area Wellspring Stores' customer service desks.

    Polystyrene
    For packing peanuts & Styrofoam blocks, see "Styrofoam."

    Scrap Metal
    Scrap metal must be recycled in Orange County. Visit the Construction and Demolition page for more information on the Regulated Recyclable Materials Ordinance. Residents can recycle &#frac12; pick-up truckload of scrap metal per visit at Solid Waste Convenience Centers. Residents and businesses can bring unlimited quantities for free to the Orange County Landfill. Items should be all or substantially metal. Electrical wire is also accepted.

    Shoes
    Athletic - Nike's Reuse A Shoe Program recycles shoes into playgrounds, running tracks and basketball courts. Ship old and defective athletic shoes (not just Nikes) to:
    • Nike Recycling Center
      c/o Reuse A Shoe
      26755 SW 95th St.
      Wilsonville, OR 97070
      (800) 352-NIKE

    Miscellaneous Pairs - Donate to local organizations (see Clothing).

    Smoke Detectors
    There are two types of smoke detectors.
    Ionization detectors contain a small amount of americium-241 - a radioactive element. Some consider the radioactivity to be so low that it is harmless and can be disposed of in regular trash. Others believe that these detectors should be properly disposed of.
    Send the detector back to its manufacturer (name and address should be stamped inside unit), or surface mail or UPS ground it to:
    • First Alert
      Radioactive Waste Disposal
      780 McClure Road
      Aurora, IL 60504-2495
      (630) 851-7330
    Photoelectric detectors can be safely disposed of in the trash. Be sure to remove the battery from detector before disposal. Batteries can be recycled at Solid Waste Convenience Centers.

    Sports Equipment
    • Play It Again Sports
      Eastgate Mall
      1800-12 E. Franklin St.
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 967-8010
      Buys, sells, and trades new and used sports equipment.

    • Sport Endeavors
      www.soccer.com
      431 US Hwy.70A East
      Hillsborough, NC
      (919) 644-6800
      "Passback" program collects used but still playable gear and sends it to players who are otherwise unable to afford equipment.
    Steel Cans
    Recycle curbside, at drop-offs or apartment complexes. Empty, tuck lids inside and crush flat. Labels are OK.

    Styrofoam
    Also known as polystyrene. Makes up less than 1% of the solid waste stream. For more information about polystyrene visit the Alliance of Foam Packagers website. There are currently no recycling programs for polystyrene in Orange County however styrofoam packing peanuts, flat sheets and block, plastic bubble wrap and air pillow packs are accepted for reuse at the following locations:
    • Packaging Express
      4711 Hope Valley Road
      Durham, NC
      (919)489-8474
      Will take packing peanuts only.

    • Carolina Packaging & Supply Inc.
      MidTown Market (next to Foster's Market)
      762 Airport Road
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 968-1181

    • Critics Too, Inc.
      113 N. Scotswood Blvd.
      Hillsborough, NC
      (919) 732-6432

    • Johnny T-Shirt
      416 Millstone Drive
      Hillsborough, NC
      (919)644-2501

    • Myra Dotson
      8418 Orange Grove Rd.
      Chapel Hill, NC 27516
      (919) 270-7534
      myradotson@mindspring.com
      Styrofoam peanuts and some block, bubble-wrap and air pillows
      Will pick-up in Orange County

    • Nancy Solberg
      Green Hill Farms
      (919)309-0649

    • Wrap, Pack & Ship
      1024 Mebane Oaks Rd.
      Mebane, NC
      (919)563-2591

    • UPS Stores

      1289 N. Fordham Blvd.
      @ Fordham Square Suite A
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 932-9117

      Harris Teeter North Shopping Center
      1818 Airport Rd.
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 960-0900
      Hwy 54 & Main Street
      Carrboro Plaza (next to Food Lion)
      Carrboro, NC
      (919) 918-7161
      510 Meadowmont Village Circle
      Chapel Hill, NC
      (919) 942-6262
    Other packaging materials such as shrink wrap can be recycled by the following companies:
    • Gilmore Associates, Inc.
      High Point, NC
      (336) 434-2178

    • Orange Recycling Services
      Durham, NC
      (919) 688-5660

    • Preserve Business Systems
      Burlington, NC
      (336) 227-6596
    Styrofoam Egg Cartons
    • National Polystyrene Recycling Co.
      720 South Temescal Street
      Corona, CA 91719
    Large Foam Shipping Pieces
    • Tuscarora Plastics
      1741 East C Street
      Butner, NC
      (919)575-5100
    Syringes
    There is no local program for recycling used syringes. Dispose of syringes in a "sharps" container or a secure plastic container such as a plastic peanut butter jar or laundry detergent bottle with lid screwed on tightly and place in the regular trash. Ask your doctor's office or the other health care providers you use if they can help you with syringe disposal.

    Telephone Books
    Recycle with Newspaper curbside, at drop-offs and apartment complexes.

    Textiles
    • The PTA Thrift Shop
      www.ptathriftshop.org
      (919) 942-5270
      Worn-out clothing is sold by the pound. When bagged separately, KEPT DRY and labeled as "rags", worn-out clothing may be brought to the donation point located at 103 Jones Ferry Rd. in Carrboro.

    • Harmony Industries, Inc.
      High Point, NC
      (336) 886-7225
      Broker/handler who accepts most textiles, rubber, foams, glass fiber, fiberglass and cotton gin mote, often at no cost.
    Visit the Directory of Markets for Recycled Materials, provided by the NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance, www.p2pays.org/DMRM/start.aspx for a list of textile recyclers.

    Tires
    Residents can bring up to 6 tires per visit to any of the Solid Waste Convenience Centers. More than six tires or tires from local businesses should be brought to the Orange County Landfill.

    Toner Cartridges
    • Laser Age
      102 N. Main Street
      Roxboro, NC 27573
      (336)599-8733
      Remanufacturer of laser printer toner cartridges. Delivery and pick up available.
    • Laser Plus
      2808 S. Miami Blvd.
      Durham, NC
      (919) 485-0032
      Remanufacturer of laser printer toner cartridges, ink jet cartridges and laser printers. Printers are refurbished and given to Durham School System. Delivery and pick up is available.
    • RCR Imaging Products
      4101 Edwards Mill Rd. Raleigh, NC 27612
      (919) 788-0592
      Buys empty printer, copier, and fax cartridges and issues a check for all reusable cartridges. Pick up is available. Also repair broken laser printers.
    Video Tapes
    (Audio/Video computer reels)
    • Synergy Recycling, LLC
      P. O. Box 117
      Mayodan, NC 27027
      (336) 548-7014

    • Wesbell Asset Recovery
      PO Box 12833
      2702 Weck Drive
      RTP, NC 27709
      (919) 484-9719

    • Waste Management, Inc.
      Asset Recovery Group
      Kernersville, NC
      (704) 545-7178

    White Goods
    (See appliances)
    Residents can bring up to two large appliances, such as washing machines and refrigerators to any of the Solid Waste Convenience Centers for recycling. Residents and businesses can bring large appliances to the Orange County Landfill for recycling at no cost.

    Wood Waste
    Clean Wood (wood that has not been painted or treated), including pallets and plywood, must be separated and recycled in Orange County. Visit the Construction and Demolition page to find out more about the Regulated Recyclable Material Ordinance. Residents can bring up to &#frac12; pick-up truckload of clean wood waste (wood that has not been painted or treated) to Solid Waste Convenience Centers. Residents and businesses can also bring clean wood waste to be recycled to the Orange County Landfill for a fee.

    Yard Waste
    Compost at home! Orange County offers home composters for a discounted price at our annual sales event. Alternatively, if you live in a single family residence within the towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill or Hillsborough, you can contact your Public Works Departments to find out how they collect your yard waste from the curb.

    If you live in the unincorporated areas of the county, Solid Waste Convenience Centers accept up to ½ pick up load of yard waste at no charge. Yard waste can also be taken the Orange County Landfill for $15.00/ton.

    Yogurt Tubs

    • Chapel Hill Kehillah
      1200 Mason Farm Road
      Monday through Friday
      9am-4pm
      Clean 6 and 32 oz plastic yogurt containers only.
      They will be "repurposed" by a company called Terracycle to make planters.