Winter 2004 Volume 28, Issue 4

Changing the world, one recycled beer bottle at a time...

We must rapidly begin the shift from a thing-oriented society to a person-oriented society. When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered.
~Martin Luther King, Jr., "Beyond Vietnam," 1967

Simply Trying

The other day someone told me, “I’d like to be greener, I just feel like it’s too much to do.” I nodded in understanding seeing the stress on her face. For many people, worrying about reducing waste and easing their impact on our planet is overwhelming, especially during the holidays.

Its true that the holidays produce an extra 5 million pounds of waste. It’s also true that most people rate the holidays as one of their most stressful times. So, instead of encouraging you to worry more about another thing, like what you “should” and “could” be doing to lessen your impact on our planet, we have one simple message: Try and Simplify. And it’s not a seasonal message, but instead one we can carry with us year-round every day.

Simplifying your life takes time. It takes small steps. And, I think, it takes recognizing your successes as often as you recognize what you “could and should” be doing. By simply trying you are doing something. Your life has a cumulative impact on our planet. It doesn’t happen all at once, and your change to a “lighter footprint” doesn’t happen all at once either.

So, take a pause this season. Take a breath. You’re doing great things. Heck, if you’re reading this you must be doing something right. Look for this new section in our newsletter each season for relevant and practical steps you can take to walk a greener path.

Plastic Bags Blow (Around)!

Investing in a reusable shopping bag and using it is very beneficial. In fact, using one regularly will:

· Save an average of 1000 plastic bags from being made

· Reduce the chances of an animal mistaking a plastic bag for food and choking on it (100,000+ animals fall victim to this each year)

· Save a half gallon of oil from being turned into plastic

· Reduce the 8 billion pounds of plastic bags, sacks and wraps disposed of in the US each year

· Reduce the annual need to cut down 14 million trees to make paper bags

· Prevent the use of a product that is used once, but that “lives” for up to 1000 years

· Help you to say “NO!” to our throw away society

It's simple to do- purchase a bag (you can buy one from us for $5), put it where you will remember it when you go to the store (by your front door, in your backpack, in your car, etc), make it a point to remember to bring it in with you (if you can remember to brush your teeth, you can remember to bring your canvas bag shopping, can't you?), and then reap the rewards of doing good- and get your 5 cent credit per bag at check-out.

You will be hearing a lot from us about plastic bags in the next year, as our year-long Plastic Bags Blow! campaign was launched on America Recycles Day (November 15th). So stop us from nagging you, by just making the switch today!

The Best Green Gift I Ever Received was...
We got the input of some of our board members (and others) on this one. Read on to find a great idea for green gifts to give out to your friends and family this year. There is no time like the PRESENT to move away from material gifts to GREEN gifts.

A PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) fleece jacket from Patagonia. Made from something like 100 old soda bottles, it not only keeps me warm at the top of Copper’s Poma on the coldest days, it reflects my green principles exceptionally well. An added benefit is its bright purple color….never goes unnoticed and often yields an opportunity to preach the benefits of recycling. ~Justin Stockdale [Click here to find a Patagonia PCR jacket for someone on your list.]

One of the best gifts I ever received is The Tightwad Gazette II. Its purpose is “Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle” and is written by Amy Dacyczyn, a.k.a The Frugal Zealot. It is a wonderful compilation of experiences and suggestions of “tightwads” from throughout the country. All information was previously published somewhere in newsletters. It is very entertaining and useful and full of good ideas to fix it up, wear it out, make it last. ~Terry Perkins

A beautiful rag rug that my grandmother made. "Rags" are braided together and then formed into a rug shape. I have been using mine for 5 years this Christmas and it still is holding up beautifully. I get so many compliments on it and best of all it was made from old flannel shirts that belonged to my grandfather. ~Anonymous

My best green gift ever came when I graduated college. Instead of a car or jewelry or some giant gift that many of my other friends received, my Dad gave me a new tent. The Walrus. The tent itself wasn’t green, in color or content. Who knows what materials go into a tent and what byproducts come from their production. But the tent was actually a gift of time in the woods, of travel and adventure, and of that strange joyous freedom of carrying all you need on your back. It was a gift that said all of that is important in life, vitally important to a good life. That tent went to Alaska and back. That tent brought me moments of solace in the wilderness, something that is more precious than any gift I’ve ever received. ~Carly Wier

[Gifts I give] are always wrapped in old USGS or highway maps specific to the receiver! Not only do they get some wacko recycled present, but they get a free map to boot! ~Justin Stockdale

One of the best gifts ever given, I think, is when my daughter and son-in-law purchased tree seedling donation cards from American Forests and gave one to each of their wedding guests. The cards cost $1 each and American Forests plants a tree for each card purchased. It is part of their releafing America program. Their address is PO Box 2000, Washington DC 20013 and their web site is www.americanforests.org ~Terry Perkins

Climate Change
Fact & Fiction
Taken from the Union of Concerned Scientists' website.

We've just had the coldest day in June -- so much for global warming!
Fiction: Just look at X: it's the coldest day/month/year on record ... or: Region X has cooled by Y°F over the past two years! There is no global warming!
Fact: Statements like the one above are deliberate attempts by climate contrarians to confuse and mislead the public. It's an attempt to disprove the reality of global warming with a cold weather anomaly. This is not only scientific bogus, comparing apples and oranges, but outright dishonesty. Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, defined by variables such as temperature, moisture, wind, and barometric pressure. It is highly variable from day to day. By contrast, climate describes long-term weather patterns, with average temperatures and precipitation totals as well as typical occurrences of climatic extremes (such as normal dry periods or tropical storms) being used to characterize the climate for a particular region. This distinction is very important. Averages are always made up of numbers differing from the mean. Global warming is about the average going up. Over time this will make extreme colds become less likely.

Oh, what's a few degrees?
Fiction: A few degrees temperature increase won't matter much, and besides, warmer is better -- fewer cold-related deaths, longer growing seasons, lower heating bills. How many people actually notice the difference between 86 and 88.5°F?
Fact: Considering that in some regions people experience large daily temperature ranges (20-30°F), climate skeptics try to convince the public that global warming by a few degrees is nothing to worry about. This is another version of deliberately confusing weather and climate (see above). A small increase in the average temperature, however, obscures extremes and patterns of warming that are quite troubling: nighttime temperatures increase more than daily averages; there are already and will be more extreme heat but less extreme cold events; poleward latitudes warm more than other areas, etc. While the benefits of warming pointed out in the skeptics argument are certainly among the potential impacts of climate change, the potential negative impacts -- such as heat-related illnesses and deaths, increased heat stress for crops, greater energy needs for cooling etc. -- are strategically omitted. Moreover, it bears emphasis that the difference in global average temperature between the last ice age and the present day is about 9°F! This puts the IPCC's projected range of climate change-related global average temperature increases of 2.5-10.4°F in an entirely different light.

Human CO2 emissions are small compared to natural CO2 exchange.
Fiction: The 4.5% of the world's greenhouse gases that humans generate is insignificant when compared to the 95.5% generated by nature.
Fact: It is indeed true that human emissions of CO2 are a small percentage of the total carbon cycled through the different components of the Earth system: plants, soils, rocks, the oceans, and the air. But these human emissions are by no means insignificant. For the last 420,000 years, until the beginning of the industrial revolution (~1750), this cycle of carbon exchange was in a quasi-stable equilibrium, i.e., the continual release and uptake of carbon kept CO2 concentration in the Earth's atmosphere fluctuating between 180 ppm (parts per million) and 280 ppm. Since 1750, the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide has increased by 31%, to a present level of 367 ppm. This increase in the CO2 concentration of the atmosphere is mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels and large-scale deforestation and land-use change. These human activities have forced the carbon cycle out of the state of equilibrium and out of the known range of variation.

Satellite temperature records don't show any global warming.
Fiction: Satellite temperature records do not show a warming trend over the past 20 years, and ground-level data are incorrect and exaggerate the warming.
Fact: It is true that temperature records derived from satellites show either less warming than surface temperature data or even a cooling trend. Recent studies (most notably a study by the National Academy of Sciences published in 2000) found, however, that satellite data needed to be adjusted for some measurement and calibration problems. These adjustments bring surface and satellite records into better agreement, both showing a warming trend. It is important to note that many surface temperature records date back to 1860, while satellite records only date back to 1979. With such a short data record, observed trends can be strongly affected by extreme conditions -- such as the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo which decreased atmospheric temperatures for several years. In addition, satellite and surface data differ in what they record: surface thermometers measure the air temperature at the Earth's surface, while satellite data take temperatures of different slices of the atmosphere. Including records for the upper atmosphere -- where the depletion of the ozone layer has had a cooling effect -- will lower the overall temperature trends observed from satellites.

The observed warming is all due to solar variation, not human activities.
Fiction: An increase in solar irradiance is the main cause of the Earth's current warming trend. Therefore, reducing fossil fuel emissions would not impact the Earth's temperature.
Fact: Current scientific understanding leaves little doubt that the sun's radiant output impacts the Earth's climate on both decadal and centennial time scales. However, it is only one of many components affecting terrestrial climate. According to the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the warming effect due to increases of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is estimated to be more than 8 times greater than the effect of solar irradiance.

What about the 19,000 scientists who claim we should not worry about global warming?
Fiction: There is no scientific consensus on climate change. Just look at the 19,000 scientists who signed on to the Global Warming Petition Project.
Fact: In the spring of 1998, mailboxes of US scientists flooded with packet from the "Global Warming Petition Project," including a reprint of a Wall Street Journal op-ed "Science has spoken: Global Warming Is a Myth," a copy of a faux scientific article claiming that "increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have no deleterious effects upon global climate," a short letter signed by past-president National Academy of Sciences, Frederick Seitz, and a short petition calling for the rejection of the Kyoto Protocol on the grounds that a reduction in carbon dioxide "would harm the environment, hinder the advance of science and technology, and damage the health and welfare of mankind."
The sponsor, little-known Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine, tried to beguile unsuspecting scientists into believing that this packet had originated from the National Academy of the Sciences, both by referencing Seitz's past involvement with the NAS and with an article formatted to look as if it was a published article in the Academy's Proceedings, which it was not. The NAS quickly distanced itself from the petition project, issuing a statement saying, "the petition does not reflect the conclusions of expert reports of the Academy."
The petition project was a deliberate attempt to mislead scientists and to rally them in an attempt to undermine support for the Kyoto Protocol. The petition was not based on a review of the science of global climate change, nor were its signers experts in the field of climate science. In fact, the only criterion for signing the petition was a bachelor's degree in science. The petition resurfaced in early 2001 in an renewed attempt to undermine international climate treaty negotiations.

10 Steps To Take to Reduce Your Global Warming Impacts
Taken from the Union of Concerned Scientists' website.

Individual choices can have an impact on global climate change. Reducing your family's heat-trapping emissions does not mean forgoing modern conveniences; it means making smart choices and using energy-efficient products, which may require an additional investment up front, but often pay you back in energy savings within a couple of years.

Since Americans' per capita emissions of heat-trapping gases is 5.6 tons—more than double the amount of western Europeans—we can all make choices that will greatly reduce our families' global warming impact.

1. The car you drive- the most important personal climate decision.
When you buy your next car, look for the one with the best fuel economy in its class. Each gallon of gas you use releases 25 pounds of heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. Better gas mileage not only reduces global warming, but will also save you thousands of dollars at the pump over the life of the vehicle. Compare the fuel economy of the cars you're considering and look for new technologies like hybrid engines.

2. Choose clean power. More than half the electricity in the United States comes from polluting coal-fired power plants. And power plants are the single largest source of heat-trapping gas. None of us can live without electricity, but in some states, you can switch to electricity companies that provide 50 to 100 percent renewable energy. (For more information go to Green-e.org.)

3. Look for Energy Star. When it comes time to replace appliances, look for the Energy Star label on new appliances (refrigerators, freezers, furnaces, air conditioners, and water heaters use the most energy). These items may cost a bit more initially, but the energy savings will pay back the extra investment within a couple of years. Household energy savings really can make a difference: If each household in the United States replaced its existing appliances with the most efficient models available, we would save $15 billion in energy costs and eliminate 175 million tons of heat-trapping gases.

4. Unplug a freezer.
One of the quickest ways to reduce your global warming impact is to unplug the extra refrigerator or freezer you rarely use (except when you need it for holidays and parties). This can reduce the typical family's carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 10 percent.

5. Get a home energy audit.
Take advantage of the free home energy audits offered by many utilities. Simple measures, such as installing a programmable thermostat to replace your old dial unit or sealing and insulating heating and cooling ducts, can each reduce a typical family's carbon dioxide emissions by about 5 percent.

6. Light bulbs matter. If every family in the United States replaced one regular light bulb with an energy-saving model, we could reduce global warming pollution by more than 90 billion pounds, the same as taking 7.5 million cars off the road. So, replace your incandescent bulbs with more efficient compact fluorescents, which now come in all shapes and sizes. You'll be doing your share to cut back on heat-trapping pollution and you'll save money on your electric bills and light bulbs.

7. Think before you drive.
If you own more than one vehicle, use the less fuel-efficient one only when you can fill it with passengers. Driving a full minivan may be kinder to the environment than two midsize cars. Whenever possible, join a carpool or take mass transit.

8. Buy good wood.
When buying wood products, check for labels that indicate the source of the timber. Supporting forests that are managed in a sustainable fashion makes sense for biodiversity, and it may make sense for the climate too. Forests that are well managed are more likely to store carbon effectively because more trees are left standing and carbon-storing soils are less disturbed.

9. Plant a tree.
You can also make a difference in your own backyard. Get a group in your neighborhood together and contact your local arborist or urban forester about planting trees on private property and public land. In addition to storing carbon, trees planted in and around urban areas and residences can provide much-needed shade in the summer, reducing energy bills and fossil fuel use.

10. Let policymakers know you are concerned about global warming.
Our elected officials and business leaders need to hear from concerned citizens. Sign up for the Union of Concerned Scientists Action Network to ensure that policymakers get the timely, accurate information they need to make informed decisions about global warming solutions.

Teaching Outside the Box

April 29, 30 and May 1, 2005

– Creative Uses of Nature in Education –

This conference, presented by Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), provides a platform for an array of backgrounds to come together to share experiences, learn techniques, and network while centering on nature. The weekend is held at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies, in Winter Park, Colorado. This location allows for ample opportunity to explore nature hands-on. Session topics fall under these categories: EE trends and techniques, arts, cultural history, natural history, outdoor skills, stewardship, and behind the scenes. The keynote speaker is author, performer, educator and master storyteller Denny Olson (for more information, visit www.crittermansworld.com ).

Presenters are still being sought and applications to present are due January 31, 2005. A $25 stipend per presentation is awarded to cover material costs.

This year there are three pre-conference workshops also being offered on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 9am to 5pm: Acting & Storytelling Techniques: EE Performing Outside the Box by Denny Olson; Kinesthetic Astronomy & More by Mike Zawaski; Managing our Valuable Volunteer Resources by a team of volunteer managers. Space is limited, so register now!

Teacher recertification credit is available. A few scholarships are also provided; applications due January 31, 2005.

Teachers, youth group leaders, naturalists, interpreters, environmental educators, and anyone who appreciates and enjoys nature and the outdoors is encouraged to participate in this fabulous weekend conference. Registration, presentation, and scholarship forms are available online at www.caee.org/outside.htm or contact the CAEE office at 303-273-9527.

Join the adventure and rejuvenate your spirit with fresh ideas, discovery, and interaction.

Green Building Group launches in Summit County

An informal but active group has been meeting for the past few months to discuss green building options in Summit County and network with others interested in this subject. Builders, planners, architects, and other interested citizens have been attending to hear guest speakers each month. The location changes, but the group meets the first Wednesday of each month. For more information or to sign up on the e-mail list, contact Megan Hadaway at Stais Architects at 453-0444 or megan@staisarchitects.com

Solar Panels Mandated in Spain

Spain has been lagging behind the rest of Europe as far renewable energy is concerned. But as of early November that all changed. The government announced that all new homes built in the country must include solar panels in their plans. If the current building boom in Spain continues the mandate will affect more than half a million homes per year, increasing the square footage of panels in use in the country tenfold by 2010. Currently the country has 581,000 sq meters in use. The Spanish government estimates that a single 2-meter square panel can cut water-heating bills by up to 70%.

Less Toxic Products

Sure we all want to use less toxic products in our homes, but who has time to research all of it? Well there is no need to do so anymore! The Nova Scotia Allergy & Asthma Health Association has done it all for us and posted the information on a very user-friendly website - www.lesstoxicguide.ca

There is a listing of non-toxic and less toxic items with links to purchase them online, as well as tips and advice- and instructions for making your own products if you are so inclined. The categories they cover include: Personal Care, Household Cleaners, Baby Care, Pest Control, Chemical Hazards, and Special Needs.

The Better World Handbook has developed a ranking of gas stations using over 20 different sources for their research. They considered the companies' actions in regards to the environment, human rights, treatment of women/minorities, animal rights, impacts on local communities, and more.

Sunoco and BP/Amoco/ARCO were the only stations ranking a positive score, with Phillips, Chevron/Texaco, and Exxon/Mobil coming in with the worst of the worst scores. To see where other stations fell (and why) visit: http://www.betterworldhandbook.com/gasoline.html

Tax Incentive Will Put Biodiesel on Level Ground with Petroleum Diesel

A common complaint with biodiesel is that it is pricier at the pump then is standard petroleum diesel. But that all changed when George W signed the Biodiesel Tax Incentive into law back in October. The bill that put the tax incentive into effect carried bi-partisan support as it is predicted to increase domestic energy security, reduce pollution and stimulate the economy.

The savings equate to one penny per percent of biodiesel in the blend. Therefore the common B20 (which is 20% biodiesel) will save you 20 cents. As biodiesel is typically 20 cents more than standard diesel this brings them in at the same cost.

It is predicted that up to 50,000 jobs could be created in the US over the next 10 years thanks to the incentive as well. And the USDA estimates that the incentive will add nearly $1 Billion to the income of the US farm industry over the next five years.

For details on anything dealing with biodiesel visit www.biodiesel.org - if you can't find an answer to your question there, there just must not be an answer, because this website covers it all! It is run by the the National Biodiesel Board who maintains the largest library on biodiesel information- you can request specific information from them on their website as well.

You probably already know this, but Bighorn Materials in Silverthorne is a true model of a Green Business for Summit County. When Don & Betsy Sather built their new facility they too took a “green” approach to building. Solar collectors, energy and water saving devices, and other innovative approaches to green design are all incorporated into their building. Don is a founding member of Summit County’s new Green Building Group and is active in a variety of local, state, and national alternative energy groups. Besides the personal commitment of the owners to conserving precious energy and living green, Bighorn Materials carries a variety of products to help you make that step too. From energy-saving Compact Fluorescent Bulbs to less-toxic paints and solar devices, you can find what you need to start conserving resources at Bighorn Materials located at 1241 Blue River Parkway in Silverthorne.

TAKE ACTION:
Remember this motto: NO VINYL and that’s final!

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a hard rigid plastic, often found in pipes, computer cables, and carpet backing. Its plastic code is #3, but Greenpeace refers to it as the “Poison Plastic.”

Really, though, how bad is PVC? From its manufacture to its disposal, PVC creates many very serious human and environmental health risks. Dioxin and other persistent chemicals are released into the air and water during PVC manufacturing and during any incineration or accidental fire.

Dioxin is a particularly troublesome pollutant, and it is now widely acknowledged that every human has levels of dioxin in their system. Dioxin accumulates in fat cells and cannot be flushed out of your body. In fact, even polar bears have been found to have dioxin in their fat cells, showing that the chemical travels both up the food chain and all the way to the arctic!

Women have a special concern for dioxin since (though we don’t like to admit it) we have more fats cells than men. Dioxin has other problems for women as well: it can be transmitted through breast milk; it mimics estrogen causing serious health problems and exacerbating many others unique to women (like endometriosis, for example).

The reason to take action and always say “No VINYL and that’s final” is that there are alternatives to PVC and other forms of vinyl. From other less toxic plastics to new bio-based polymers there are many alternatives to #3 plastic. So, if you see this poison plastic, just say “NO!”

MRF Update

Summit Recycling Project (SRP) has been working with the Summit County Government over the past few months to begin the design phase for the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) that will be built at the Summit County Landfill in 2005 as one of the “legacy projects” made possible by the successful 2003 1A Mill Levy vote. A MRF is a large processing facility for recyclables. The MRF will sort mixed beverage containers and condense materials into large blocks called bales for shipment to mills. The MRF will allow our community to recycle more, more types and total quantity of material.

The County selected a local team for the project consisting of TCD, Inc. and Matt Stais Architects as the Design Build Team. A Program Design Committee consisting of representatives from the County, the Design Build Team and SRP met regularly for the past month to shape the project. One priority of the committee is to create an energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive building.

Staff from Summit Recycling Project and Matt Stais Architects researched the green building standards for Leadership in Energy & Environment Design (LEED) which are endorsed and monitored by the US Green Building Council. LEED standards present a series of points that can be earned for various energy saving, waste reducing, and other conservation performances. Buildings can earn different ratings based on the number of points they earn. The Program Design Committee determined that a recommendation would be put forth to the Board of County Commissioners to pursue LEED Certification for the MRF

On Monday, December 6, 2004 the Board of County Commissioners approved the committee’s recommendation to attempt LEED certification for the MRF. The first step is hiring a commissioning agent who will oversee the project’s green building approach and help in the certification process. If this project can indeed become LEED certified, it would be the first LEED Certified MRF in the Country! It feels good to live in such a conscious and “green” community. Way to go, Summit County!

Common Consumer Products with Antibacterial Agent Causes Health, Environmental Effects and Antibiotic Resistance
~Article provided by Beyond Pesticides

An antibacterial chemical, commonly found in consumer products, has been repeatedly shown to cause health and environmental effects, while compounding antibiotic resistance, according to an article and literature review released by Beyond Pesticides in the latest issue of Pesticides and You. The article, "The Ubiquitous Triclosan: A common antibacterial agent exposed," explains how this toxic chemical shows up in common consumer products, including antibacterial soaps, deodorants, toothpastes, cosmetics, fabrics and plastics, and provides a thorough review of what is known about the chemical and how it escapes full regulatory review.

The major findings of the article and literature review include the following:
* Triclosan is found in hundreds of common everyday products, including nearly half of all commercial soaps. It is used so frequently that triclosan has made its way into the human body - a Swedish study found triclosan in human breast milk in three out of five women.
* Numerous studies have found that triclosan promotes the emergence of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. There is good evidence that with the continued widespread use of triclosan, antibiotic resistance will become increasingly problematic.
* Dioxin, a highly carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting compound, may be formed during the manufacturing process of triclosan, and thus is a likely contaminant. More alarmingly, researchers found that when sunlight is shined on triclosan in water and on fabric, a portion of triclosan is transformed into dioxin. Because of its ubiquitous nature, the conversion to dioxin is of major concern.

Triclosan is one of the most frequently detected compounds in rivers, streams, and other bodies of water, often in high concentrations. Triclosan is highly toxic to a number of different types of algae. Since algae are the primary producers in many aquatic ecosystems, high levels of triclosan may have destructive effects on aquatic ecosystems.

The full text of the article is available on Beyond Pesticides' website. Other articles in this issue of Pesticides and You include "Montana's War on Weeds: Dow Chemical influences Forest Service shift to its herbicides," and "Lesson of the West Nile Virus Response: After five years, what have we learned?"

Recycle and Rejoice!

Happy Holidays and Many wishes for a happy, healthy, and fun new year from all of us at Summit Recycling Project.

Monday-Saturday 8-5, Sundays 10-2, closed on Holidays:
Frisco – located on Eighth Ave. beside the Fire Station
Breckenridge – located on County Road 450, one block past 7-11 on the left.
Monday-Wednesday 9-5 only:
Dillon- Town Hall Parking Lot each
Waste Management operates a drop-off center in Silverthorne, on Brian Ave (between 3rd & 4th Ave)

The following materials are accepted at all of Summit County’s recycling centers
Aluminum Cans and Foil
Corrugated Cardboard
Glass Bottles and Jars
Paper (Newspaper, Magazines, Office Pak, White Ledger, Phone Books)
Plastics (#1 and #2 bottles only– no tubs)
Tin (Steel) Cans (metal lids/caps OK)

The following are only accepted at SRP’s drop-off centers:
Batteries (auto and household)
**Paperboard (cereal boxes, 12-pack boxes, etc)
Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters
Scrap metal is only accepted at the Frisco drop-off center

**Appliances are now accepted at the Summit County Landfill only
(Freon must be removed from refrigerators before drop-off, call SRP for options. Call the landfill for hours 468-9263. $10 drop-off fee per appliance)

Recycling Collection

Snowy Peaks 389-1747
The Summit Recycler 390-0958
Timberline Disposal 800-787-5137
Waste Management, Inc. 468-2475

Wish List
New gloves and work boots
Producer responsibility
A newer laptop computer
A happy and healthy holiday season for all

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