At Abt’s recycling center, we strive to make it easy and convenient for community members to dispose of unwanted items in an eco-friendly manner. With our comprehensive recycling services, you can do your part in preserving the environment while decluttering your home. In addition to accepting various recyclables, we make it a priority to recycle as much as possible at our store. Take a look at Abt’s recycling stats to see the efforts we’re taking at the store to go green. Let’s take a look at what we accept at Abt’s recycling center, and also the items we don’t.
Items Accepted at Abt’s Recycling Center
- Wood Pallets
- Cardboard and Paper
- Plastic (Industrial Wrap Only)
- Styrofoam (White Only, Food Containers Excluded)
Items Not Accepted
While we accept a wide range of materials for recycling, there are some recyclables that we cannot accept due to safety or logistical reasons. These include:
- Glass
- Light bulbs, including Christmas lights
- Broken tube TVs
- Printer Cartridges
- Household Batteries
- CDs/DVDs/VHS Tapes
- White Styrofoam peanuts
- Water or air filters
Recycle Old Appliances or Electronics at Abt
At Abt, we go beyond accepting smaller recyclables. We also offer recycling services for household appliances and electronics. Here are the fees associated with the different types of appliances and electronics you can recycle at Abt:
- Small appliances & electronics: Free
- Tube TVs 27″ and smaller: $25
- Tube TVs 32″ and larger: $50
- Flat Panel TVs 32″ and smaller: $20
- Flat Panel TVs 33″ and larger: $35
- Protection TVs: $75
- Large quantities of computers/electronics: $0.40 per lb.
E-waste accounts for 70% of toxic waste in America, yet it only accounts for 2% of the trash found in landfills. By utilizing our appliance and electronics recycling services, you can responsibly and safely dispose of your old appliances and electronics while minimizing their impact on the environment.
Abt’s recycling center provides a convenient and sustainable solution for disposing of various materials. By bringing in your wood pallets, cardboard, plastic and white Styrofoam to our recycling center, you can contribute to a greener future. When you bring your recyclables to Abt, visit the southeast entrance of the building near merchandise pickup. There you’ll see the iconic Abt Recycling Truck. Our employees will help remove any recyclables from your vehicle and you’ll be on your way in no time. Remember to follow the guidelines regarding what we can and cannot accept and also be sure to take advantage of our appliance and electronics recycling services. If you want to learn more, take a look at our green initiatives to learn about all we do at Abt to contribute to a greener future.
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