Recycle beyond the ordinary at the Township’s 3R Bazaar

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Recycling goes beyond the ordinary when The Woodlands Township celebrates America Recycles Day at the 3R Bazaar on Saturday, November 9, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 8203 Millennium Forest Drive in The Woodlands.

An opportunity for recycling unique commodities, the event will offer collection of plastic bags, alkaline batteries, plastic caps, corks, eyeglasses, clothing and block Styrofoam™. Shred-All Texas will provide secure on-site shredding of personal documents. A donation of five cans of food or $5 per bank box will benefit Interfaith Food Pantry.

“A nationwide event, America Recycles Day, started right here in our state as Texas Recycles Day. We can still be leaders by recycling more,” notes Lynne Aldrich, manager of Environmental Services for the Township. A recycling refresher, the 3R Bazaar features recycling opportunities offered throughout the community and highlights fun reuse activities.

Spotlighting its holiday line, Buy Recycled Boutique will open its doors one day only during the event. Provided in partnership with The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N., the annual trunk show features unique and trendy items made from recycled materials. From high tech to handcrafted, everything at the Buy Recycled Boutique has a story.

The 3R Bazaar is a free program of The Woodlands Township with sponsorship from The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N., Shred-All Texas, Americas Styrenics, Waste Management, The Woodlands Development Company and H-E-B.

For more information or to check collection guidelines, please call The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department at 281-210-3800.

Recycling Guidelines—ONE DAY ONLY!

• Alkaline Batteries?o AA, AAA, C, D and 9 volt ONLY.

o NO rechargeables; NO lead-acid.

• Caps & Corks

o Caps: threaded, rigid plastic, such as caps from shampoo, detergent, water, soda, juice and other bottles; flip-top caps from tubes and bottles; and large lids from peanut butter and other jars.

o Corks: natural and synthetic corks from bottles and jars.

• Expanded Polystyrene

o Styrofoam™ blocks ONLY

o NO drink cups or food containers

• Plastic Bags and Film—clean and dry

o Grocery, shopping and produce bags

o Bread wrappers and newspaper sleeves

o Shrink wrap from paper products and drink cases

• Clothing and Shoes

o Clean and usable condition

• Eyeglasses donated to The Woodlands Lions Club

Shred Day

• Boxed or bagged personal documents.

• No businesses please.

• 5 cans of food or $5 per bank box benefits Interfaith Food Pantry.

• No limit.