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Steel Recycling Institute

The Steel Recycling Institute serves as an informational and technical resource for the life cycle and sustainability of steel and steel products including containers, construction and automotive. SRI educates the solid waste industry, government, businesses and ultimately the consumer about … Continue reading

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Toys for Tots

The principle Toys for Tots activities, which takes place each year, is the collection and distribution of toys in the communities in which a Marine Corps Reserve Unit or marine Corps League is located. PHONE: (703) 640-9433 WEBSITE: http://www.toys4tots.org/drop.htm

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Opt-Out of CREDIT CARD Offers

“Opt Out” of having pre-approved credit card offers sent to you for two years. When you call, you’ll be asked for personal information, including your home telephone number, your name, and your Social Security number. The information you provide is … Continue reading

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National DO NOT CALL Registry

The free, easy way to reduce the telemarketing calls you get at home. You will receive fewer telemarketing calls within three months of registering your number. It will stay in the registry for five years, until it is disconnected, or … Continue reading

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DMA-Mail Preference Service

Stop JUNK MAIL! The Direct Marketing Association’s (DMA) Mail Preference Service lets you opt out of receiving direct mail marketing from many national companies for five years. When you register with this service, your name will be put on a … Continue reading

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Play It Again Sports

Play It Again Sports buys used sporting equipment. WEBSITE: http://www.playitagainsports.com/

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Susan B. Komen: Recycle for Breast Cancer

Recycle for Breast Cancer is a fundraising program designed to help the Susan G. Komen Foundation raise money though recycling old cell phones and empty inkjet and toner cartridges. ADDRESS: PO Box 2929, San Ramon, CA 94583 PHONE: (925) 735-7203 … Continue reading

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Reuse-A-Shoe

Re-Use has kept 13 million pairs of shoes out of landfills since its inception! Any type of sneaker my be dropped off at select Nike locations to be recycled to build athletic surfaces, playgrounds, running tracks and tennis courts. WEBSITE: … Continue reading

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Rebecca’s Recycled Riter’s

Mail your injured, well-loved crayons and (if you like) Rebecca’s Recycled ‘Riters will send you some “riters” in exchange for every pound you donate. Kids and parents – encourage classrooms to put a box in the corner and collect them … Continue reading

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Giant Eagle

They collect and recycle plastic grocery bags at store locations that are permitted by local municipalities. Check out their REUSABLE bags, especially the thermal. WEBSITE: www.gianteagle.com

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