by The ReCollective | Sep 17, 2025 | Past ReCo Picks
Please Place Small Electronics in Your ReCo Pick Bag This October 136 billion pounds of e-waste is generated each year, yet only 22.3% is properly recycled. E-waste production has outpaced recycling nearly fivefold since 2010. Improper disposal releases 128,000 pounds...
by The ReCollective | Sep 6, 2025 | Guides and Tips
If you swapped your bin at the Durham Farmers’ Market in September, you may have noticed a change in your compost routine. The ReCollective is piloting an all-paper compostable liner, a step designed to make your experience smoother and improve our operations. These...
by The ReCollective | Sep 2, 2025 | News
ReCo News for September! In July, ReCollective members came together to donate gently used clothing and shoes to Note in the Pocket, a nonprofit that provides children and families with quality clothing in a dignified way. Donations collected during pickups were...
by The ReCollective | Aug 22, 2025 | Past ReCo Picks
This September’s ReCo Pick is all about sparking creativity and keeping materials out of the landfill. Add art, office, and school supplies in good condition to your ReCo Pick bag, and they’ll be put to use by local kids and adults. As a Bonus Pick, you can also...
by The ReCollective | Aug 16, 2025 | Guides and Tips
Compostable plastics often appear in stores and restaurants, but The ReCollective does not promote them, sell them, or partner with companies that make them. We also do not accept compostable plastics in our collections. See the Organics Materials Guide for details....
