by The ReCollective | Jun 12, 2023 | News
Join us at The Plant in Pittsboro as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sustainable Spirits, sponsored by The ReCollective. This monthly gathering, organized by the North Carolina Composting Council, provides a platform for individuals to come together and discuss...
by The ReCollective | Jun 11, 2023 | News
The ReCollective’s mission is to bridge the circularity gap in North Carolina by gathering materials from households that are not typically included in single-stream recycling and have low recycling rates. These materials include plastic film, expanded...
by The ReCollective | May 26, 2023 | Past ReCo Picks
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...
by The ReCollective | May 14, 2023 | News
Take the recycling quiz challenge! The ReCo team was at Orange Recycling Services this week learning how styrofoam is densified. Check out the video! Member Tip: Don’t unnecessarily break up styrofoam pieces. Bigger is better to feed into the recycling densifier. It’s...
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...
