Resources
RECYCLING AND DONATIONS
Recycle Nation
RecycleNation is a dynamic recycling and green living-focused website that makes recycling, conserving, reusing and living wisely easy.
RecycleNation features a comprehensive recycling location database that gives the user the ability to easily assemble a recycling to-do list. The database is location based, and aims to make your recycling needs as easy as possible, whether you’re clearing out the house during spring cleaning or simply looking to recycle a few shopping bags.
Computer Batteries and Light bulbs
Batteries Plus
https://www.batteriesplus.com/t/recycling
Lowes
The permanent recycling centers, located at the store entrance, offer a free, convenient and easy way for customers to recycle rechargeable batteries, cell phones, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and plastic shopping bags.
Battery Recyclers of America
http://www.batteryrecyclersofamerica.com
Sneakers/ Trainers
http://oneworldrunning.com/drop-off-locations/
https://www.nike.com/us/en_us/retail/?features=Reuse-A-Shoe+Collection+Bin
Electronics / Computers
Best Buy
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025
Look for an electronics recycling event in your area
The Electronic Product Recovery and Recycling Project
Washington, DC
(202) 293-2270
Comprehensive listing of local and national recycling sources
Hewlett Packard’s Planet Partners Program
(208) 472-3494, option 4
$13 to $34 per item (HP products only)
IBM PC Recycling Service
(888) 746-7426
$29.99 per computer (any manufacturer)
Make a charitable donation
Electronics Industries Alliance
(703) 907-7573
National database of reuse and recycling options
National Cristina Foundation
(203) 863-9100
Facilitates donations to people with special needs
Share the Technology
(856) 234-6156
Connects donors with needy organizations
CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS
National Kidney Foundation
Goodwill
Atlanta Area
Keep Atlanta Beautiful Events- twice monthly events in Buckhead and Kirkwood
IRC International Rescue Committee
www.rescue.org
CHaRM is a permanent drop off facility for items too harmful or bulky to leave at the curb.
http://livethrive.org/charm/
Newell Recycling
E-Recycle
Battery Citi
Staples
Roswell Recycling Center
https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/sanitation/shoe-clothing-and-toy-recycling-program
Textiles/Clothing
https://www.lulus.com/blog/resources/selling-donating-and-recycling-old-clothing/
https://earth911.com/recycling-guide/how-to-recycle-clothing-accessories/
https://www.retoldrecycling.com
