by The ReCollective | Apr 30, 2023 | Guides and Tips
You can recycle styrofoam responsibly with The ReCollective. Use this guide to avoid contamination! How does styrofoam recycling work? ReCollective members are given a 55-gallon bag to collect styrofoam that they can fill at their own pace. It typically takes members...
by The ReCollective | Apr 26, 2023 | Past ReCo Picks
The ReCollective partners with Friends of the Durham Library to Repurpose new and used Books. Please put Books in your ReCo Pick Bag for May. What is included? New books Used books in acceptable or better condition Hardcover Softcover What is NOT included? Books...
by The ReCollective | Apr 7, 2023 | News
This is something we get asked occasionally. 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 and Lightbulbs since these are the most complex items...
by The ReCollective | Mar 24, 2023 | Past ReCo Picks
The ReCollective partners with Triangle Ecycling to Repurpose and Recycle E-Waste. Please put Electronics in your ReCo Pick Bag for April. What is included? All computer and computer-related equipment. All audio, video, and telephone equipment. All electric small...
by The ReCollective | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
News like this brings to the forefront why non-landfill solutions like The ReCollective are so crucial. Our linear economy makes it so hard to live in the modern world without overflowing landfills that are toxic for our communities, but ReCollecting makes it a little...
by The ReCollective | Feb 27, 2023 | Past ReCo Picks
For March, The ReCollective is taking Softcover Books, Magazines, and Phonebooks in your ReCo Pick Bag. This is in addition to all the other materials we regularly accept! What is included? Softcover Books, Magazines, Catalogs, Coloring Books, Journals, and...
by The ReCollective | Feb 15, 2023 | News
The ReCollective is a proud Sponsor of the Durham Farmers’ Market! Come say hello to The ReCollective, learn about what we do, and sign up at the Market! We’ll be there twice a month. February Route Updates We are so grateful for the supportive community...
by The ReCollective | Jan 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Don’t let that metal hardware that has been sitting around at your house for years go to waste! For February, The ReCollective is taking Scrap Metal in your ReCo Pick Bag. This is in addition to all the other materials we regularly accept! What is included?...
by The ReCollective | Jan 14, 2023 | News
The final numbers are in! We started the ReCollective in September with just 40 members and by December we had over 100. You’ve already diverted so much waste. As you will see below, this includes an estimated 29,000 plastic bags. Thank you to our early...
by The ReCollective | Dec 30, 2022 | Past ReCo Picks
For January, The ReCollective is taking Seasonal Decorations in your ReCo Pick Bag. Give those used Holiday Decorations a new life! What is all included? We accept decorations for all holidays! You can include ornaments, tabletop decorations, wall hangings, string...
