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Glass | E-Waste | Hazardous Waste

Glass
For safety reasons and the risk of contaminating other recyclables, we cannot recycle glass. However, the following sites accept glass.

Northeast
Weyerhaeuser Recycling
7200 N. 16th Street
Open 24 Hours

South Central
River City Recycling
6404 S. 60th Street
Closed Sunday

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E-Waste

Televisions, Cellular Phones, Computers

Recycle your electronics responsibly
If you can’t sell or donate working electronics, recycle your E-waste. Televisions, computers, monitors, cell phones and other electronics contain hazardous elements which can harm your health and the environment. While Apple cannot recycle electronics, we hope you’ll check with the resources listed below.

Recycle electronics locally at CP Recovery
CP Recovery
7534 “F” Street
Omaha, NE 68127
www.cprecovery.com
(402) 331-1630

United States Postal Service’s free e-waste recycling program

Donate your e-waste or return it to the manufacturer

E-waste contains hazardous components
When E-waste is thrown into landfills, these toxins can seep into the air and our water supply. Lead can cause damage to your nervous system, kidneys and can effect the reproductive process. Cadmium can cause kidney damage, growth disturbances, skeletal damage and reproductive deficiencies. Mercury is transferred to humans through the fish we eat and can cause brain damage. Hexavalent Chromium is a genotoxic that can damage DNA. Brominated Flame Retardant compounds can cause liver damage and cancers of the digestive system.

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Hazardous Waste

Learn great tips at www.underthesink.org

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