ReCo recycles and finds community reuse for what your curbside recycling can’t take. ReCo Picks are collected in addition to all the other materials we regularly accept.
The ReCollective partners with Trosa to Repurpose unopened Takeout Utensils and Cutlery. Please put the Utensils in your ReCo Pick Bag for June. What is included? Unopened Utensils and Cutlery (i.e., still in the plastic wrap or box), including:
- Silverware Sets
- Spoons, Forks, and Knives
- Napkins
- Utensils made of Plastic, Wood, or Compostable materials
TROSA is a comprehensive, free residential program for individuals with substance use disorders, offering treatment, vocational training, and ongoing care. It supports an average of 400 residents daily, providing housing, meals, health services, and more, without requiring payment or insurance. For more information, visit www.trosainc.org or call 919-419-1059.
The ReCollective is taking jewelry as a BONUS pick in June. Please put the jewelry in your own bag and set it beside your waterproof bag. Do not put the jewelry in your ReCo Pick bag.
What is included? Necklaces, pendants, bracelets, brooches, and earrings – this includes costume jewelry and precious metals! Yes, even broken jewelry and solo earrings!
What is NOT included? Please do not place loose beads, gems, clasps, or anything sharp in your ReCo pick bag. Jewelry can be worn and/or broken but not unsalvageable.
Where is it going? We partner with community organizations and The Scrap Exchange to give the jewelry a new life. Repurposing jewelry involves transforming existing pieces into entirely different creations. You can upcycle old pieces by combining them or altering them to make something completely new!
REMINDER: YES, you may Share your bag capacity — Your friends, family, and neighbors can put materials in your ReCo bags. The one exception we do ask of this is Batteries / Lightbulbs since these are the most complex items for our team to manage. Feel free to Share your bag capacity for Plastic Film, Textiles, Styrofoam, ReCo Picks, and more!
So, help your friends ReCollect Takeout Utensils and Jewelry too!
