Recycling & Renewables Rap : Recycling for the Holidays!

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Jeanne Carlson

I am the recycling coordinator at the Municipality of Anchorage's Solid Waste Services. I also am program director at Green Star. My masters degree is in natural resources and behavior from the University of Michigan and I have worked in recycling around the country for 18 years.

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Mary Fisher

As executive director of ALPAR (Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling, I work on litter and recycle issues statewide. ALPAR is supported primarily through the business community. I have a marketing degree from Missouri State University.

Local recyclers

Cooking oil recycling

Got used cooking oil? If you are a restaurant or large generator of used cooking oil, Alaska Mill and Feed will pick up your cooking oil and recycle it. For more information call 279-4519, press "option 3".

AHFC Research Information Center

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation provides a public and web accessible library on sustainability, sustainable development, energy efficiency, and green building.

Total Reclaim

Provides recycling and management services for computers, electronics, refrigeration equipment, lighting and appliances.

Alaska Conservation Solutions

Founded in 2005 to give voice to the pervasive consequences of global warming in Alaska while pursuing solutions.

Muni Solid Waste Services

Where in the city to recycle electronics, dispose of waste oil or automobile batteries.

ALPAR

ALPAR is a privately funded, non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating litter and increasing economically-viable recycling in Alaska. ALPAR programs and services are made possible by the generous support of our member companies and other dedicated businesses and organizations throughout Alaska.

Alaska Metal Recycling

This is the largest metal recycling facility in the state, paying for ferrous and non-ferrous metal

Green Star

Green Star is a non-profit organization that encourages businesses to practice waste reduction, energy conservation and pollution prevention.

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Recycling for the Holidays!

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Posted: December 2, 2009 - 9:44 am

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Recycling bells are ringing again this season with Christmas tree recycling at your local CARRS stores starting on December 28th through January 15th. Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) along with Muni Solid Waste Services, CARRS, The Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Media Group radio stations and GCI all sponsor this popular program that provides free drop off of live trees. Trees become wonderful smelling woodchips and are donated to parks and nonprofits for use on trails and gardens.

Please follow the recycling rules: no wreathes or plastic bags should be left at the drop offs and please take lights, ornaments and stands off your trees!

There are lots of opportunities to recycle your holiday debris including cardboard, boxboard, holiday wrap (unless it's foiled) and don't forget all those catalogs! Drop off at the the Anchorage Recycling Center located at 6161 Rosewood off Dowling between Old and New Seward or the Hiland Dr. Landfill Recycling site.

If you are an Alaska Waste customer, why not make a New Year's resolution to check out their residential curbside recycling program for single family homes. It's the most convenient way to recycle! (563-3717 or on the web at www.alaskawaste.net )

Call ALPAR for more information (644-7968) and Happy Holidays to Alaskan recyclers!