Local Recycling Options
Due to some unforeseen circumstances and high water at boat ramps, I am not doing a clean up this month. To make up for that, I’m going to show you ways to dispose of your used and unwanted items in an environmentally healthy way, through recycling and donating. Here is a list of options available in and around Pierce County, Georgia. If you don’t live nearby, then some of these may not apply to you, but I encourage you to look for places where you can recycle and donate near you.
I am also going to put this list on the top menu bar of my blog site where you can easily find it in the future. If you know of other places that should be added to the list, please let me know!
Aluminum Cans/Scrap Metal
- Barber Recycling, 360 Friendship Church Rd, Alma
- Waycross Recycling, 857 Garlington Ave, Waycross
I will also take your aluminum cans and recycle them for money to support Georgia’s marine conservation efforts. Just contact me to arrange for pick up or drop off!
Electronics
- Staples – Staples takes many different electronic items to be recycled. These are items like computers, cables, cameras, CD/DVD players, copiers, and more. For the full list visit the Staples Recycling Services webpage.
Light Bulbs/Rechargeable Batteries
- Lowe’s – Lowe’s is currently collecting old CFL bulbs and rechargeable batteries for recycling. At our local store, you can find the bins at the front of the store by the return area.
Paper/Cardboard
- Sentry Data Management, 436 Nichols St, Blackshear – Accepts both paper and cardboard
- US Postal Service offices – Discarded mail can be placed in the recycling bin located in the lobby area.
The Federal Trade Commission also provides information on ways you can cut down on the amount of junk mail you receive.
Plastics
- Kroger – At our local store, you can recycle plastic bags near the front entrance; however, you can also collect leftover Kroger brand packaging and ship it (for free!) to be recycled. For more information visit Simple Truth Recycling Program.
- Lowe’s – At our local store, you can find a bin for recycling plastic bags at the front of the store by the return area.
- Walmart – At our local superstore, you can recycle plastic bags and soft plastic wraps like bubble and product overwraps. Collection containers are near the front entrance.
Thrift Shops
There are many local thrift shops that will accept donations of gently used items, from toys to vehicles. This is a way to not only do something good for the environment, but also to give back and help others. Please contact individual locations for specific information.
- Goodwill – A list of items that are accepted can be found here.
- Magnolia House Thrift Shop, 2051 Plant Ave., Waycross
- Salvation Army – More information about what can be donated and how, visit their Donate Goods page.
- Sycamore Tree, 204 Central Ave W, Blackshear
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