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Industrial Materials Recycling & Related Information
Chuck Boelkins
Industrial Ecologist
Sustainability Div., GA-DNR
chuck_boelkins@gadnr.org
404-651-5585
800-685-2443
Last revision made on January 20, 2010. (If your printed copy is more than 3 months
old, please discard and request the updated listings.) Please contact me if you know of a
recycler/reuser of a material not on this list, or if you find errors.
Aluminum foils & laminates:
Connecticut Metal Industries, http://www.foilfoil.com/index.htm
Antifreeze (ethylene glycol, propylene glycol):
Universal Environmental Services, 411 Dividend Dr., Peachtree City GA 30269.
770-486-8816. Spencer Helton. Provide mobile recycling and will accept drop offs from
citizens for a fee of 65 cents/gallon.
EcoFreeze, 4095 Nine McFarland Dr., Alpharetta GA 30004. 770-729-0880. Carl
Ferrans. cferrans@ecofreeze.com Free pick-up for large volume generators. Also
accept drop offs from citizens.
Artificial limbs (see Prosthetic Devices below)
Asphalt:
Dykes Paving, Norcross, David McMillan, 770-448-3395. http://www.dykespaving.com/
Auto/truck plastic body parts:
Green Earth Plastix, Gainesville GA. Chuck Mjolsness (no typos) 770-540-9358.
http://www.greenearthplastix.com/Home_Page.html Email: info@greenearthplastix.com
Batteries:
Exide Batteries, Decatur. 404-328-0899. Pay per pound for auto, truck, boat wet
cell lead acid types.
Battery Box, Inc., Augusta, 706-722-5448
Metal Conversion Tech., Cartersville, 678-721-0022, www.metalconversion.com
Southeast Recycling Technologies, Kennesaw. 770-426-5000 http://recyclebulbs.com
Voltex Batteries, Doraville, 770-448-6021, Sealed lead-acid type used in UPS units.
Rechargeable batteries of all kinds http://www.rbrc.org
All Best Buy stores in GA accept rechargeable batteries.
All Staples stores in GA accept rechargeable batteries.
Bed liners (from pickup truck):
United Plastic Recycling, Atlanta, Parker Pruett, 404-351-5033
Books (hardbacks, softbacks, manuals):
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Caraustar Recovered Fibers, Austell. Nancy Womack, 770-451-3271 ext 18
Rock-Tenn Recycling Div., Tucker. Kate Gibby Peebles, 770-597-6129
http://www.book-destruction.com/
American Office Paper Recycling, Atlanta, Adam Glasgow, 404-699-9797
http://www.amrecycling.com/locations.htm
Southern DeBindery Service, Lebanon TN, Jerry Swords, 615-444-5670
http://www.greentextbooks.org/?page=shop/index&CLSN_2814=1239020779281433cc4
35a1d258a15ba
Hall County Recycling, Gainesville. Rick Foote, 770-535-8284.
Boxes (corrugated, reusable):
Sell to or buy from http://www.reboxcorp.com/home.asp
http://www.uhaul.com/boards/ The U-Haul Box Exchange is a message board that you
can use to trade, sell or buy reusable boxes and moving supplies. To get started, you
only need to create a U-Haul Customer ID. To post a new message or to see posted
messages in your region, simply click on that region.
Building materials: (surplus, salvaged)
Thompson Building Wrecking, 631 11th St., Augusta GA 30901. 706-722-1431.
http://www.thompsonwrecking.com/bricks.htm Sell old brick & heart pine timbers.
RoosterHead Antique Heart Pine & Brick, 6 Center St. Rome, GA 30165. 706-233-9358
Habitat ReStores in Georgia
Albany GA. Phone 912-430-7942
Athens, 532 Barber St., Phone: 706-354-0936
Atlanta. http://www.atlanta-habitat.org/restore.asp
Augusta GA. 104 Walton Way. Phone: 706-364-7637
Gainesville. http://www.habitathallcounty.org/restore/index.php
Newnan. http://www.nchfh.org/store.asp
http://www.americanbuildersurplus.com/ Buy, sell, donate online.
Bumpers (plastic, from cars/light trucks):
Keystone Automotive Industries, 777 Wharton Dr. SW, Atlanta 30336. Lee Elliott, 404691-6930 or 404-691-6941. Will buy only repairable units from model year 2000 or
newer. Picked up at no charge.
BumpersPlus will pay $5 for repairable plastic bumper covers. Richard Marencin , 770422-7587. http://bumpersplus.com/
Cable reels & spools:
Baker Reels, Hartselle, AL 35640. 800-633-3962.
Carris Reels, http://www.carris.com/services.htm
Diversity Solutions Reel Recycling, Inc., Atlanta, 770 -379-1000
http://bb.commscope.com/eng/service/service/reel_recycling/index.html
http://www.andrew.com/support/reel-recovery.aspx
http://www.sonoco.com/sonoco/Services/Recycling/rls_reel_recyclng.htm
Cardboard boxes: see under Paper below
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Carpet recycling:
Antron Reclamation Center, Calhoun GA. Bob West, 706-624-8833.
Atlanta Foam Recycle, Atlanta GA. Larry McDonald, 713-201-0068.
C&A Floorcovering (Tandus), Dalton GA. Lynne Preston, 706-259-2690.
Columbia Recycling, Dalton GA. Robert Goldberg, 706-278-4701.
Dalton-Whitfield SWMA, Dalton GA. Harvey Levitt, 706-277-2212.
Evergreen Nylon (Shaw), Augusta GA. Russ DeLozier, 800-434-9887.
Foam Recycle Center, Savannah GA. Louis Renbaum, 912-667-7992.
Interface Americas, LaGrange GA. David Whitley, 706-812-6193.
Invista, Calhoun GA. Mark Aarons, 770-420-7809.
Ceiling tile recycling:
http://www.armstrong.com/commceilingsna/environmental.html
Acousti of Columbus Inc., 1620 5th Ave., Columbus, GA 31901.
706-323-3009, William Sutcliffe. bjsacousti@knology.net
Metro Interior Demolition, 150 Oak Knoll, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
678-300-5659, Leo Juarez. getitdone@metrointeriordemo.com
www.metrointeriordemo.com
Cell phones: Where to recycle:
http://www.epa.gov/cellphones/cell-recycling-locations.htm
http://www.recyclewirelessphones.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.collectionSites
http://www.collectivegood.com/
CDs, DVDs, Audio/video magnetic recording tapes, data cartridges:
http://www.webuyusedtape.net/about.html
http://www.grahammagnetics.com/surplus_form.html
http://www.semshred.com/ Suwanee
http://www.lacerta.com/
http://cdrecyclingcenter.com/
http://greendisk.com/Pop-ups/Items-to-dispose-of.html
CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps): Not tubes or circle lamps
IKEA: 441 16th Street, Atlanta, GA 30363. 404-745-4532.
Home Depot stores (take to service counter)
Clothing & Textiles:
http://www.leighfibers.com/
http://www.dumontexport.com/index.html
http://www.recycledfibers.com/textile_waste.html
Coin recycling (bent, damaged, discolored):
Superintendent, US Mint, PO Box 400, Philadelphia PA 19105. 215-408-0205
Computers & electronic scrap recyclers in Georgia:
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5R Processors, Inc. 2445 St. Mountain-Lithonia Rd., Lithonia GA 30058.
www.5rprocessors.com. Email: dmcfarland@5rltd.com 770-482-1744. Don
McFarland. Will accept small lots delivered by individuals. Monitors: $7.50
charge. Can arrange for pickup of large lots.
AERC Recycling, Inc. 120 Willingham Dr., Bolingbroke GA 31004. 321-9521516. http://www.aercrecycling.com/computer/ Jennifer Welch, 850-212-2912.
Email: jwelch@aercrecycling.com . Accept most used electronic equipment from
businesses, charges based on item’s weight. TVs accepted for a fee.. [NOTE:
company also recycles mercury (thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs)
and ballasts.]
ARC International Corp. 2595 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Suite 4, Tucker GA
30084. http://arcic.com/Service/ElectronicRecycling/tabid/63/Default.aspx
Email: information@arcic.com 678-367-6322. Accept a broad range of
equipment including TVs and copy machines. Call for details.
Atlanta Recycling Solutions, LLC. 1026 Windward Ridge Pkwy., Alpharetta
GA 30005. www.arsrecycle.com or 678-566-6665. Email:
dloxsom@arsrecycle.com. David Loxsom or David McCleskey. Can recycle and
destruct all electronic equipment, including TVs. Provide asset tag removal, data
and disc destruction, recycling certification.
Canvas Systems. 3025 Northwoods Parkway, Norcross GA 30071.
www.canvassystems.com. 877-226-8279 . E-mail: info@canvassystems.com. Steve
Hyser. Company specializes in refurbished corporate IT equipment. Buy, sell, rent &
lease used equipment from businesses, OEMs, & other recyclers. Custom quotes
based on volume. Pick up available.
Creative Recycling Systems of Georgia, Inc. 85 North Industrial Rd., Palmetto
GA 30268. www.crserecycling.com. Email: briand@crserecycling.com Brian
Diesselhorst, or 770-463-8868. Company provides asset management and
recycling services for all surplus and obsolete electronic equipment (plug-in or
battery powered), not just computers.
Gold’n West Surplus, Inc. 2581 S. Stone Mtn./Lithonia Rd., Lithonia GA 30058.
Kevin Sanders, 770-482-5995. kevga2@aol.com. Company purchases all kind
of electronic equipment. Call for details.
GSAN Computer Marketing, Inc. 1038 MLK Jr. Blvd., Gainesville GA 30501.
www.gsan.net, Email: greg@gsan.net, or 770-503-9900. Greg Sandoval,
Pres. Company accepts materials ONLY from businesses, OEMs, and other
computer/electronics recyclers. Charge $1-$3/unit for CRT/monitor removal.
MOLAM Inc., 925 Industrial Park Drive, Marietta GA 30062. www.molam.net.
Email: nader@molam.net, or 770-420-5202 x221. Nader Nejad. Recycle
electronics, computers, laptops, and cell phones etc. FREE. $3 charge for
printers, monitors and batteries. $7 charge for TVs. You can drop off or they
arrange pickup $95 per 24' truck in Atlanta Metro.
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Viatek Solutions. 825 Marathon Pkwy., Lawrenceville GA 30045.
www.viateksolutions.com Email: mcardamone@viateksolutions.com or 888-8353721. Mark Cardamone, VP. Provide secure asset removal, documented
destruction and/or recycling of hard drives. Call for details.
Concrete crushing & recycling:
Big Dog Demolition, Atlanta GA. 770-955-0065. http://www.bigdogdemo.com/index.html
Dykes Materials Division, Doraville, GA 770-448-3395. http://www.dykespaving.com/
Packer Industries, Mableton GA. 404-505-0522. Email: packerind@aol.com
Stephens MDS. College Park GA. 770-560-9518. wade@stephensmds.com
Metro Atlanta Demolition, Marietta GA. 770-957-2665. http://www.maddemolition.com/
Full Circle Services, Brunswick GA. Joe Robinson, 912-262-0073.
Valley Sand & Gravel, Midland GA. 706-568-1081.
Construction waste, on-site grinding (wood, drywall, brick):
http://wastegrinding.com/ Can bring equipment for shredding to your site.
Cooking/Frying oils (”yellow grease”). Used for conversion to biodiesel.
Coastal Biofuels, Inc. Savannah. Mark Lofton, Pres., 912-312-3085. E-mail:
mlofton@exenerga.com May pay for and collect used oil.
http://savannah.xenerga.com/
Drugs (see Prescription drugs, below):
Drums (plastic, steel, fiber)
Container Depot, Atlanta, Jim Arnold, 404-863-1257, bktman@aol.com
List of GA recyclers:
http://www.reusablepackaging.org/directory.cfm?Method=State&STATE=GA
Drywall/Sheetrock (on-site grinding):
http://wastegrinding.com/
Expanded polystyrene (EPS, Styrofoam in compacted truck loads);
Buyer, FP International, Peter Riemschneider, 732-736-0337, or
peter.Riemschneider@fpintl.com
EPS Densifier Manufacturers:
http://www.thermocompaction.com/Home_Page.html
http://www.compactorsinc.com/densifiers.html
http://www.foamequipment.com/Compactors.htm
http://www.polymax5000.com/products.html
http://www.ohiobaler.com/densifiers.php
http://www.recycletechno.com/equipment.htm This company will also buy EPS
http://www.sebrightproducts.com/videos/densifier.shtml
http://www.intcorecycling.com/index.asp?lang1=en
Food service items from cafeterias: Evergreen Partnering Group, Lawrenceville GA.
http://www.evergreenpartnering.com/. Mike Forrest, 978-764-4159.
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EPS/Styrofoam Recycling Locations in GA.
http://epspackaging.org/pdf/AFPR%20Website%20Recycling%20Locations%201018-08.pdf Accessed October 28, 2008
Rome Floyd County Recycling Center, 706-291-5266, Rome
Davis Core & Pad, Cave Spring 706-777--3675
Tegrant Corporation, Conyers 770-929-3800
Foam Fabricators, Inc., Jefferson 706-367-2616
Styrocyclers, Marietta, 678-594-0941
Perma Therm, Monticello 706-468-7500
Polymer Sciences, Alpharetta 770-664-2005
ACH Foam Technologies, LLC, Gainesville 770-536-7900
Georgia Foam, Gainesville 800-929-4728
Tech Block, Hawkinsville 478-892-3468
Fiberglass (FRP = fiberglass reinforced plastic):
http://compositeworld.com/zk/recycle.shtml
Flexographic printing solvents:
National Solvent Exchange, Eric Bonney, 404-605-0085.
Flower pots (plastic, used):
Habersham Gardens Nursery, 2067 Manchester St., Atlanta 404-873-2484.
Fluorescent lamps (HID lamps, thermostats, thermometers & any mercurycontaining devices):
Check first: http://www.aercrecycling.com/contact/georgia.php Macon
Atlanta Light Bulbs, Tucker. 770-491-3586
MKC Enterprises, Atlanta. 770-457-1341 You MUST call first.
EnviroTech Environmental Services, Stockbridge. 770-506-8292. You MUST call first.
SE Recycling Technologies, Kennesaw. 770-426-5000. http://www.recyclebulbs.com/
Veolia Environmental Services, Morrow GA. Albert Williams, 404-361-6181 ext 250.
Onyx Recycling, Tallahassee FL 32305. Gina Henery, 800-556-5267
Food Banks in GA. (edible canned, frozen, packaged, perishable, out of date):
Albany. 229-883-5959. www.foodbank-swga.org
Athens. 706-354-8191. www.foodbanknega.org
Atlanta. 404-892-3333. www.acfb.org
Augusta. 706-736-1199. www.goldenharvest.org
Chattanooga area. 423-622-1800. www.chattfoodbank.org
Columbus. 706-561-4755. www.feedcolumbus.org
Macon. 478-742-3958. www.mgcfb.org
Savannah. 912-236-6750. www.helpendhunger.org
Valdosta. 229-244-2678. www.valdostafoodbank.org
Freon.
CFC Refimax, 770-984-2292, Steve Romine
Clean Air Refrigerant Recovery, 800-561-2915, Bill Pierce
Commodore Refrigerant Tech., 707-422-1518 ext 201, Jim DiAngeles
http://remtec.net/buyandsell_halonsandalternativeagents.asp
Terri Aufrance, 800-372-1301.
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Furniture & Home Furnishings (household only):
Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta. (404) 355-8530. info@furniturebankatlanta.org
http://www.furniturebankatlanta.org/modules/news/
Glass: (bottles, plate, window, auto, borosilicate):
http://strategicmaterials.com/index.html College Park. Hazel Mobley 678-596-4690.
Guide to Best Management Practices for Household Hazardous Waste & Radon.
Published by P2AD and available free in large 3-ring binder. Request from
chuck.boelkins@gadnr.org
Halon (was used in fire extinguishers until EPA banned it 1996. Very valuable.)
http://remtec.net/buyandsell.asp Terri Aufrance, 800-372-1301. Also purchase Freon R12.
Industrial hazardous waste handlers:
Ask me for the list by email.
Landfills (MSW, C&D, inert) operating in GA:
Ask me for the list by email.
Latex paint (from manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers NOT HOMEOWNERS)
SYNTA, Inc • 2854 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. • Decatur, Georgia 30030
404-373-7284 • fax 404-378-5147 • Email > Info@synta.com
Lead aprons (for radiation protection):
http://www.shieldingintl.com/recycling.htm
http://www.hcstoday.com/lead%20and%20lead%20foil%20recycling.htm
Magnetic recording tape: see CDs above.
Materials Exchanges (online sites):
GA Industrial Materials Exchange: www.ScrapMatchGA.org
NC Materials Exchange: http://www.ncwastetrader.org
SC Materials Exchange: http://www.scdhec.gov/lwm/scme/index.asp
Southern Waste Information Exchange: http://www.wastexchange.org
Medical/Hospital Equipment & Supplies (Non-pharmaceutical)
MedShare International, 3240 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur GA 30034. 770-323-5858.
http://partners.guidestar.org/controller/searchResults.gs?action_donateReport=1&partne
r=networkforgood&ein=58-2433968
Mercury containing devices (thermostats, thermometers, switches):
See Fluorescent Lamps, above.
Microfiche recycling or destruction:
Source: http://www.prismintl.org/industryservices/resources.aspx 5-23-2005
American Shredding, Inc. Savannah, 912-231-1111, E-mail: wronning@yahoo.com
Atlanta Data Storage. Norcross, 770-921-9048. E-mail: bill.o@atlantadatastorage.com
Georgia Data Storage. Tucker, Phone: 770-934-3300
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Recall Corporation, Alpharetta, 770-681-2030. www.recall.com. al.trujillo@recall.com
Motor oil, used (EPD-approved haulers & processors):
Ask me for the list by email.
Office furniture, equipment, & supplies (all usable, will be picked up; tax
deductible):
Gifts in Kind, Atlanta United Way, 678-623-2892. Located in Forest Park.
http://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/e0-gik.asp
Organic wastes (including pallets, sawdust, land clearing debris, manures)
GreenCo Environmental, Tim Lesko, Barnesville. 770-361-3023.
www.greencoenv.com.
Southern Landscape Supply, Stuart Bracey, Buford 30518
770-945-5551. www.southernlandscapesupply.com
Smith Garden Products, Doug Alderman, Cumming 30040. 216-536-6300.
www.garick.com
Pallets & wooden shipping containers:
http://www.palletconsultants.com/PurchaseAndRemoval.php
http://www.pallet-mall.com/georgia.htm
Paper recyclers: (office paper, corrugated, newspaper, magazines, phone books)
American Office Paper Recycling. 404-699-9797. Atlanta
Austell Box Board Corp. 770-948-3100. Austell
BFI-Atlanta. 404-792-2660. Atlanta
Caraustar 770-451-3271 x18. Austell. Nancy Womack
Conoco Products 404-799-3814. Atlanta
Paper Recycling, Inc. 770-451-1334. Doraville
Paper Recycling International. 770-449-8688. Norcross
Paper Stock Dealers, Inc. 404-522-9121. Atlanta
Pratt Industries, 770-602-1190. Conyers. Kevin Bailey
Rock-Tenn Co. 770-597-6129. Tucker. Kate Gibby Peebles
SP Recycling Corp. 770-995-0014. Lawrenceville. LuAnn Chambers
Waste Management of Atlanta, 404-794-6707
Plastic auto/truck parts:
Green Earth Plastix, Gainesville GA. 770-540-9358, Chuck Mjolsness. (no
typos) info@greenearthplastix.com
Plastics:
Plastic bags: Drop off at Roswell Recycling Ctr., 11570 Maxwell Rd., Alpharetta,GA
30004. Trevor Williams 770-442-8822. twilliams01@roswellgov.com
Here is a database that is searchable for Georgia companies that buy resin types that
are not listed below:
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http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/sec_rpmd.asp?showresults=1&CID
=1591&DID=6053&st=GA&by=1&rs=3
Specialized buyers of specific resins:
#1 PET: Buyer, Mohawk Industries, Roland Jones, 706-856-6481 x77575, or
roland_jones@mohawkind.com
#2 HDPE: Buyer, KW Recycling, Scott Saunders, 800-633-8744 x303, or
scott.saunders@kwplastics.com
#3 PVC: Buyer, Somerset Recycling, Steve Keck, 606-274-4170, or
steve@somerset-recycling.com
Vinyl siding: Buyer: Reily Recovery Systems, Kevin Reily, 919-933-3611 or
k.reily@att.net
#4 LDPE (stretch wrap, bags, films, etc.) Buyer: Conex Plastic Inds., Darrell
Slocumb, 706-453-2303.
#5 PP: Waste Stream Solutions, Jeff Mangold, 540-344-3600, or
jmangold@pcti.net Also: Polypropylene Super Sacks:
http://www.fibcrecycling.com/
#6 PS (Expanded Polystyrene = “Styrofoam”), See above, EPS.
Engineering polymers (thermosets): http://alliancepoly.com/ Kelly Williams,770632-0388. Peachtree City GA.
Brokers, buyers, processors, recyclers of multiple resins & polymers:
ABC Polymers, Atlanta. Jeramy Daniel, 770-938-8336, or jeramy@abcpolymers.com
Able Plastics, Marietta. Barry Shemaria, 770-565-1522, info@ableplastics.com
Dayspring, Lawrenceville. Bill Owenby, 770-995-9881, bowenby@bellsouth.net
Nemo Plastics, Atlanta. Eric Sidewater, 404-459-6700. bstallwortth@nemoplastics.com
Polymark Marketing, Inc. Ron Mitchell, 770-952-1147, ron@polymark.com
Preferred Plastics Recycling, Gainesville. Stacy Rutherford, 678-936-3447,
preferredplastics@hotmail.com
Recycled Materials, Atlanta. Jim Porter, 404-753-7711,
jporter@recycledmaterialsinc.com
TKO Polymers, Marietta. Stewart Levy, 770-575-5767, stewart@tkopolymers.com
United Plastic Recycling, Atlanta. Parker Pruett, 404-351-5033, or ppruett@bellsouth.net
Polyurethane (rigid, foam, flexible):
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Atlanta Foam Recycle Center Inc., Tucker, 770- 414-1181.
Electrical Telcom Recycling Inc., Lafayette, 706- 866-7098
Georgia Industrial Polymers, Inc., Social Circle, 770- 464-4141
Porcelain products (bathroom & kitchen fixtures) crushing for recycling:
Dykes Paving, Jim Dykes, 770-448-3392. www.dykespaviing.com
Powder coat paints
Surplus Coatings, Inc., Grandville MI. 800-804-8003 or sales@surpluscoatings.com
Will buy unopened containers of virgin material; will recycle reclaim and spray-to-waste
powders. www.surpluscoatings.com
Prescription drugs (EPA approved disposal methods):
http://whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/factsht/proper_disposal.html
Printer cartridges (laser jet, ink jet):
All Staples stores in GA accept cartridges, no charge
All Best Buy stores in GA accept cartridges, no charge
H-P recycling info:
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycling/product-recycling.html
Canon-USA recycling info:
http://www.usa.canon.com/templatedata/AboutCanon/ciwencrpr.html
Ricoh products:
http://www.ricoh-usa.com/about/environment/manage_recycle_toner.asp
Propane cylinders: (Small, 1-lb size made by the Coleman company)
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/recycle/cylinder_dis.asp
Propane tanks: (Recycle 20 lb size &/or buy a new full tank).
http://ww2.bluerhino.com/br/TankExchange/Convenience/index.html
Prosthetic devices: Though banned for re-use in the United States, there is strong
demand for these limbs in many countries for the war-injured children and adults. See:
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/fact_sheets/pros_limb_donations.html
Recycling bin manufacturers:
http://www.clearstreamrecycler.com/
http://www.buschsystems.com/
http://www.midpoint-int.com/
http://www.recyclingbin.com/
http://www.restockit.com/Recycling-Trash-Cans-and-Containers.html
http://wastewarrior.com/
http://keysan.com/ksu7746.htm
http://www.techstarplastics.com/recycling.htm
http://www.fibrexgroup.com/
http://www.windsorbarrel.com/
http://www.wastewiseproducts.com/
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http://www.recyclingsupermarket.com/recycling/office-recycling-scheme-top-5tips/
Roofing shingles:
http://www.dykesconstruction.com/
School & Textbooks: (buy & sell)
http://www.fes.follett.com/ (Atlanta, Tom Starr, 404-791-9114)
http://www.academicbookservices.com/
http://www.tbwarehouse.com/ (Alpharetta)
Scrap metals (ferrous & nonferrous)
http://www.blazerecycling.com Several metro-Atlanta locations
http://newellrecycling.com Several GA locations
http://www.thescrapmarket.com Two locations in Macon
Mobile baler for white goods & high volume scrap: Star Recycling, Birmingham
AL. Richard Jaffe, 205-908-3930, or Harry Purnell, 205-410-9022. Star will bale,
load, haul, & pay for your materials.
Scrap tires: (auto, light truck, semi-trailers)
Georgia Tire Recycling, Atlanta. Lee Jackson, 404-355-0547.
MTR of Georgia, Jackson. Mike Henning, 770-775-6107.
Quality Tire, Jackson. Steve Peters, 770-775-3304
Winthrop Brown, Manager, GA-DNR Scrap Tire Program, 404-362-2694.
winthrop_brown@gadnr.org
Shipping containers (barrels, drums, bins, pails, totes, etc.):
http://www.reusablepackaging.org/recon.html
Styrofoam (rigid packaging): see EPS above
Super Sacks/bulk bags:
http://www.fibcrecycling.com/
Surplus building materials & tools:
Atlanta Community Tool Bank, Mark Brodbeck, 404-880-0054, markb@toolbank.org
http://www.americanbuildersurplus.com/ Buy, sell, donate online.
Teflon:
http://www.reprolontexas.com/products.htm 1-800-846-6201 Burnet TX
http://www.csiplastics.com 508-829-7727. Holden MA
Textiles, fibers, cloth:
http://www.textilefiberspace.com/a/tx1400.html
http://www.leighfibers.com/
Thermostats, old, containing mercury, intact:
Lennox Commercial, 1650 Indian Brook Way, Ste.100, Norcross. 770-925-8060.
R.E. Michel Co., 1015 Union Ctr. Dr., Ste.A, Alpharetta. 770-475-0704.
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R.E. Michel Co., 118 Owens Ind’l. Dr., Savannah. 912-231-8977.
R.E. Michel Co., 130 Forest Parkway, Forest Park. 404-675-6591.
R.E. Michel Co., 2069 Lake Ind’l. Ct., Conyers. 770-922-4519.
R.E. Michel Co., 227 McDonough Pkwy., McDonough 770-898-1359.
R.E. Michel Co., 304 Joy St., Fort Oglethorpe, 706-866-2500.
R.E. Michel Co., 8950 Hwy. 5, Ste. A, Douglasville, 770-920-1366.
Transparencies (overheads):
http://www.3m.com/us/office/meetings/product_catalog/trans_recycle.jhtml
Tyvek (envelopes, clothing)
http://envelopes.tyvek.com/vers_recycle.html
http://www.garmentrecoverysystems.com/
Waxed corrugated boxes:
Enviro-Log, Inc. Fitzgerald GA. Toll free 866-343-6847. http://www.enviro-log.net
Woody waste (pallets, untreated lumber, land-clearing debris, etc.)
EnviroRecyclers, Fairburn GA. Lukas Johnson, 770-774-0420 ext 110
Greenco Environmental, Barnesville GA. Tim Lesko, 770-361-3023
Pratt Industries, Conyers GA. Stan Humphries, 678-457-9806
Smith Garden Products, Cumming GA. Doug Aldeman, 216-536-6300.
Southern Landscape Supply, Buford GA. Stuart Bracy, 770-945-5551.
X-ray films for silver recovery (exposed, medical or industrial):
United DMS of Tennessee, http://www.uniteddms.com/services.asp
Happy Faces Group, Tucker GA. Lenard Hairston, 770-414-9071. Will buy film.
The Recycling Group, Tucker GA. Michael B., 770-934-8248 or
service@recyclinggroup.com. Will buy film; charge to remove from jackets.
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/environment/kes/recycling/medical.jhtml
http://www.dmsoftn.com/services.asp
http://www.promedrecycling.com/_wsn/page5.html
Yellow Grease: See Cooking/Frying oil, above.
This is not a complete list of resources. Please check the Internet or your phone book.
Contact individual businesses for current pricing and policies. The mention of web-sites,
commercial products, trade names, or vendors does not constitute an endorsement or
recommendation for use.
Information for this publication was updated on January 20, 2010 and is subject to
change. While every effort has been made to provide clear and useful information, it is
the responsibility of owners to properly manage their waste and materials in accordance
with any local, state, or federal laws. The Sustainability Div. assumes no liability for the
improper disposal or management of waste or materials.