**We do not accept donations via mail.**
**Financial contributions are strongly encouraged for every drop off to support the running of this station.**
Here you can see the types of items we accept, examples of each waste stream and any collection specifications we have. Please bring your hard to recycle station items to the Alliance in person. Want a copy of this list of items for your home? Click below for a PDF of we currently accept!
Examples: AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volt, hearing aid batteries, button cells, etc.
Examples: Incandescent, halogen, compact florescent bulbs (CFLs), etc.
Important Note: We do not accept broken bulbs. Please only bring bulbs that are intact!
Examples: Pencils, pens, markers, dry erase markers, permanent markers, etc.
Examples: Cartridges for laser, ink and solid printers for both at-home and commercial use.
Examples: Cords, laptops, anything smaller than a laptop.
Important Note: We cannot accept smoke detectors or CO2 detectors. We cannot accept monitors, printers or other large electronics. We recommend SustainAbility and BlueStar Recyclers as alternative options for recycling your e-waste!
Examples: Shrink wrap, saran wrap, ziplock bags, bread bags, tortilla chip bags (not foiled lined), cereal bags, six pack rings, flower bouquet wrapping, breast milk bags, boxed wine bags (no cap), etc.
Examples: Large plastic pet food bags, foil-lined treat bags, pet food or treats bags that have multiple paper layers on the inside, etc.
Examples: Coffee bags, cracker and chip bags, Emergen-C packets, granola bar wrappers, etc.
Examples: Deodorant, contact lens containers, make up, razors, lotions, lip stick, oxygen absorbers, perfume containers, loofahs, wet wipe containers, tooth brushes, birth control packets, hand soap dispensers, hair brushes, etc.
Important Note: All items must be empty.
Examples: Beachnut Organics, Earth’s Best, Capri Sun, Honest Tea, etc.
Important Note: All containers must be empty.
Examples: Air filters, gloves, spray nozzles, miscellaneous hard plastics, small rigid plastic pieces, plastic lids, trays, six pack rings, scrub brushes, gift cards, etc.
We are honored to offer this free resource to our community, but we need your help to keep this service running!
We suggest making a financial gift of any size to the Hard to Recycle Station each time you make a big drop off. Your gift will help cover staff time required to sort through waste, costs to ship items and general upkeep of the station. You can give virtually using the link below and the QR code at the station or in-person with our staff at the building!
Another way you can support the HTR station is by volunteering! You’ll help our team sort through the waste items and package them up so they can be recycled or upcycled properly. Just fill out our volunteer form today!
Thank you to Ridwell for providing ongoing support to this station. It wouldn’t be possible without you!
Have questions or want additional information about the Hard to Recycle station? Email us at hardtorecycle@thealliancecenter.org.