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“We Take Pride In Our Community!”

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Keep America Beautiful Topeka/Shawnee County

Recycling Directory

2019

Aluminum, tin or steel cans: Should be rinsed.

Pie Tins and Aluminum Foil: Should be free from food particles.

Newspapers: Keep papers clean and dry. Do not place in bags.

Brown paper bags: Put in bins.

Shredded paper: Place in clear plastic bags.

Plastic Bottles and Milk Jugs: Bottles should be completely emptied, rinsed out, with lids on. Peanut butter jars should be scrubbed.

No garden hoses, PVC pipe, Christmas lights, plastic bags, clothes hangers, liquid bottle pumps, pizza boxes, empty containers that contained motor oil or hazardous waste, light bulbs, ceramic glass etc.

When in Doubt, Leave it Out!

General Guidelines For Recycling

for Curbside Recycle Programs

and Public Drop-Off Bins

The mission of Keep America Beautiful-Topeka/Shawnee County will be to

provide programs to promote and encourage volunteerism in our core focus

areas of litter reduction, recycling, beautification and education.

2019 KAB Executive Board

Jim Robinson, President

Paula Hladky, Vice-President

Steve Grenus, Secretary

Maggie Kelley, Treasurer

2019 KAB Board of Directors

Eric Enns and Willard Epling, Business Committee

Danielle Lang-Shaw and Sherry Clayton, Communications Committee

Nancy Heeney and Judy Gatewood, Community Organizations Committee

Maggie Kelley and Mary Snyder, Education Committee

Justin Pike and Aaron Grams, Government Committee

Mary Snyder and Roger Nixon, Social Media Committee

Programs and Partnerships Beautification

Friends of Ted Ensley Gardens, Topeka Cemetery, Park Pride, Tulip Time Festi-val, Topeka Landscape Contest

Litter Reduction

Adopt a Park, Get Down and Get Dirty, KAB Storm Troopers, KAB Trash Troopers, Take Ten, The Butt Brigade, The X-Treme Team

Recycling

Battery Exchange, Earth Day Celebration, Lend a Bin, TARC Paper Shred, Recycle Rangers, Recycling Directory, Safe Sharps Disposal

Scotch Fabric Care 134 SE Quincy, 235-3401; M-F 7am-6pm; Sat 8am-1pm 2848 SW Wanamaker, 273-6774; M-F 7am-7pm;Sat 8am-5pm 2801 SE California, 266-2818; M-F 7am-7pm; Sat 8am-5pm 1020 SW Wanamaker Rd., 271-0979; M-F 7am-7pm; Sat 8am-5pm 2007 NW Topeka Blvd., 354-7264; M-F 7am-7pm; Sat 8am-5pm Clothes hangers Senior Citizens Medical Equipment Exchange Program transfer bath benches, shower benches, child size crutches, canes-regular, canes-4-finger, hospital beds-(newer type that is light weight and comes apart), over the door pulleys, adult diapers/wet wipes, blood pressure monitors, medical boots/toeless shoes, walkers with wheels and seats (no walkers that do not fold up), bed pans, wheel chairs for adults and children, electric wheel chairs, electric scooters and lift chairs. Contact: cathouse40@hotmail.com and/or 785-597-5478 The Easter Seals Capper Foundation 3500 W. 10th, 272-4060; M-F 8am-3:30pm Wheel chairs, walkers, and other durable medical equipment. Topeka Community Cycle Project 423 S. Kansas Ave.; 380-9827; Thurs 5-7pm; Sat 10am-1pm http://cycleproject.org Bicycles, bicycle parts, metric tools, bike tools, WD-40, and clean rags.

Topeka Rescue Mission Distribution Center 401 NW Norris, 357-4285; M-F 8am-4pm; Sat 8 am-1pm Old fabric, rags, clean unusable clothing, metal, hats, purses, belts, stuffed animals, and hard plastic toys. Plastic bags, clothing, furniture, appliances (large/small), beds, washers/dryers, and other household items. UPS Store 6021 SW 29th St., Suite A, 271-6245; M-F 8am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm 4021 SW 10th. 272-3370; M-F 8am-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm Bubble wrap, polystyrene packing peanuts, and polystyrene packing materials. Biodegradable not accepted (call for information). Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Volunteer Service 2200 SW Gage, Bldg. 24, 350-4323; M-F 9:30am-11:30 am and 1-2:30 pm Magazines (current), gently used and clean adult clothing and shoes. (Take to Bldg 24). Page 12

Table of Contents

Index ii. Composting Program 1 Household Hazardous Waste Program 1 Commercial Pick-Up Program 2 Curbside Recycling Programs 2 Residential Pick-Up Programs 2 Buy-Back Programs 3 Shawnee County Drop-off Sites 4 Drop-off Programs 5 Re-Use Programs 9 Mission Statement and Board of Directors

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Recyclables Index

Material to be recycled Page number Aerosol cans……………………………………………………………... 1 Aluminum………………………………………………………………...3 Aluminum can tabs……………………………………………………… 7 Aluminum cans…………………………………………………2,3,4,5,7,9 Aluminum foil………………………………………………………….2, 3 Animal accessories (Helping Hands Humane Shelter) Aluminum cans for recycling 9 Bassinet sheets 9 Blankets 9 Can openers, manual 9 Collars, nylon and leashes 9 Grooming supplies 9 Heating Pads 9 Latex gloves 9 Newspapers 9 Pet taxis 9 Scissors 9 Shoe boxes 9 Stuffed toys 9 Stainless steel dog bowls 9 Throw rugs 9 Toilet paper and paper towel tubes 9 Tongue depressors 9 Towels 9 Toys, dog and cat 9 Utility knives 9 Anti-freeze………………………………………………………………1,6 Appliances Large…………………………………………...……….3,8,11,12 Small…………………………………………...……...8,10,11,12 Automobiles/trucks/parts 3,5,6 Batteries ……………………………………………………......…...1,3,4,5 Lead acid…………………………………………..........1,3,5,6,7 Lithium ion……………………………………………….....1,5,7 Ni-cd……………………………………………..………….1,5,7 Nickel Metal Hydride…………………………………......1,4,5,7 Rechargeable…………………………………………...…1,5,6,7 Bicycles and parts……………………………………………………….12 Books (Hard cover and Paperback)……………………….…….2,7,8,9,11 Bricks……………………………………………………………....…….6 Brown paper bags…………………………………………………..…2, 4 Bubble Wrap 12

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Opthalmology PA-1616 SW 8th Ave.-233-2280 Penwell-Gabel Midtown Chapel-1321 SW 10th-354-8558 Stormont-Vail Info desk near main west entrance-354-6000

Success Vision Express-2129 SW Wanamaker-272-6009 Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library-Red Carpet Room-580-4400 Topeka VA Hospital-2200 SW Gage-350-4452 Walt McFarland’s Restaurant-4133 SW Gage Center Drive-272-6909 Wal*Mart North Optical-2600 NW Rochester Rd.-357-8816 Wal*Mart South Optical-1301 SW 37th-267-4747 Wal*Mart West Optical-1501 SW Wanamaker Rd.-271-5673 Your Eyeglasses for Less-2030 SW Gage-246-6766

Eyeglasses Medical Loan Closet 3124 SW Landsdown, (Aldersgate Village campus) 925-7663 Call for apt. Crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs and accessories, scooters, reachers, oxygen supplies, Bi-PAP/C-PAP, Incontinence products, commodes, shower chairs/benches, transfer boards, lifts, gait belts. No beds. Murphys Pallet Brokerage 7215 Forbes Industrial Park, 249-1548-cell, M-Sat 8am-5pm Wood pallets ReStore 121 NE Gordon. 66608 783-7670; Tu-F 9am - 5pm; Sat 9am-2pm Resale outlet accepts donated building materials from builders, remodelers and individuals and then sells to the general public. Materials include tile, cabinets, windows, fixtures, furniture, appliances etc. Proceeds earned from the ReStore will finance construction and rehabilitation of houses for families qualified to pur-chase Habitat for Humanity homes. Things not accepted are: exercise equipment, electronics, mattresses, mirrors that are not framed, and pool tables. Larger items that cannot be brought into the store can be arranged to be picked up. To be added to the pick up list, please call the Community Resources Coordinator at (785)-783-7670 or via e-mail at restore1@topekahabitat.org

Salvation Army Thrift Store 2905 SW Topeka Blvd, 266-3806, M-Sat 9am-5pm Furniture, household items, clothing, toys, books, dishes, etc. Items must be in boxes or bags, and in good, clean, reusable condition. (Call for pickup service in Topeka 1-816-421-5434) Page 11

Jackson’s Greenhouse 1933 NW Lower Silver Lake Road, 232-3416, M-F 8:30 am-5:30pm; Sat 8:30am-4pm; Sun 10:30am—4:30p.m. Plant pots. Let's Help 200 S. Kansas, 234-6208; M-F 8:30am-3:45pm Clothing, household goods, small televisions, computers, small appliances, person-al hygiene products, blankets, sheets, toilet paper, and bars of soap. Lion's Club

Aldersgate Village-7220 SW Asbury Dr.-478-9440 Atria Hearthstone-3437 SW 6th-234-6225 Bank and Barber Stylists-534 S. Kansas-235-5544 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas-1133 SW Topeka Blvd.-291-7000 Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home-800 SW 6th Ave.-354-7706 Brewster Placet-1205 SW 29th-274-3374 Capitol Plaza Hotel-1717 SW Topeka Blvd.-431-7200 Dr. Neil Carr-2704 NW Topeka Blvd.-232-5681 Carringer & Carringer-1001 SW Mulvane-234-3937 Countryside United Methodist-3221 SW Burlingame Rd.-266-7541 Davidson Funeral Home-1035 N. Kansas-233-4088 Deutscher & Rottinghaus & Oxandale-2 SE 6th-235-2374 Deutscher & Rottinghaus & Oxandale-4848 SW 21-271-8181 Dove Funeral Home-4020 SW 6th-272-8844 The Eye Doctors-2800 SW Wanamaker-272-0707 The Eye Doctors-4745 NW Hunters Ridge Cir.-246-3937 Family Eye Care-1107 Gage Blvd.-271-8989 First Christian Church-1880 SW Gage-272-4291 Genstler Eye Center-3630 SW Fairlawn-273-8080 Goering Family Optometry-5950 SW 28th-272-5904 Gordmans-3245 S. Topeka Blvd.-266-3500 Grantville United Methodist-3724 South St.-Grantville-246-3621 Hillsdale Barber Shop-5338 SW 17th –273-6982 HyVee Food Store-2951 SW Wanamaker-272-1763 J.C. Penneys Optical Dept.-1821 SW Wanamaker-273-6463 Kansas Area Agency on Aging-2910 SW Topeka Blvd.-267-1336 Dr. John Katzer-1301 SW 37th-266-4107 Kaw Valley State Bank-4848 SW 21st-272-8100 Kaw Valley State Bank-1944 NW Topeka Blvd.-232-8250 Kaw Valley State Bank-1110 N Kansas-232-6062 Kaw Valley State Bank-3160 SE 6th-357-5147

Dr. Kevin Lenahan-2008 SW Gage-354-8383

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Cameras…………...………………………………………………………...5 Cardboard…..……………………………………………………...….2,4,6,7 Catalytic converters….………………………………………………..….... 3 Cell phones…………………………………………………………....2,3,5,8 Christmas trees…….…………………...……………………………...……1 Clothes hangers………………………………………………….……. 3,9,12 Clothing…………..…………………………………….…......6,8,9,10,11,12 Compost…………………………………………………………………......1 Computer Equipment and monitors……………………………….2 3,5, 8,10 Concrete………………………………………………………………...…...6 Confidential paper shredding…………………………………………...…2,7 Construction materials……………………………………………...…...6, 11 Cooking oil, used ………………………………………………………..….1 Copiers 2,3,8 Electronic Equiment………………………………………………………...3 Eyeglasses 10,11 FAX machines……………………………………………….………...........2 Fabric, rags………………………………………………………..……..8,12 Firewood…………………………………………………………………….1 Furniture 8,9,11,12 Glass………………………………………………………….….……......2,4 Grass 1 Hard drives and tapes…………...………………………………….….......2,7 Hearing aids and hearing aid batteries…………………………………...….7 Herbicides………………………………………………………….………..1 Household cleaning products……………………………….……………….1 Household items 6,8,9,1011,12 Ink Cartridges……………………………………………………...……...5,7 Junk Mail…………………………………………………………….........2,7 Lancets………………………………………………………………….…...1 Leaves…………………………………………………………………….....1 Light bulbs CFL’s (spiral)………..………………...………………..…….1,5,6 Mercury Neon……………………………………………………..1 Limbs………………………………………………………………………. 1 Lumber 1 Magazines/catalogs……………………………………………………...2,4,7 Magazines recent…………..…………………………………………….. .12 Masonry ……………………………………………………………………..6 Medical equipment……………………………………………………..11,12 Medications………………………………………………………………..1,8 Metals…………...………………………………………….……...2,3,6,8,12 Mulch………………………………………………………………………..1

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Needles…………………………………………………………………..….1 Newspaper………………………………………………….…………...2,4,7 Oil………………………………………………………………..….1,3,5,6,7 Oil filters 7 Packing materials………………………...…………………………….….12 Paint……………………………………………………...………………….1 Pallets………………………………………………………….….…1,3,7,11 Paper……………………………………………………………..…..….2,4,7 Personal Hygiene products, new…………………………………...……...10 Pesticides………………………………………………………………..…..1 Plant Pots……………………………………………………………...…...10 Plastic #1-#7……………………………………………………………... 2,4 Plastic bags………………….…………………………………...5,6,7,8,9,12 Radiators…………………………………………………………..…..…….3 Roofing materials 6 Sharps (needles, syringes, lancets, etc.).…………………………….……...1 Sheetrock…………………………………………………………………... 6 Solvents……………………………………………………………………..1 Stainless steel………………………………………………………….…….3 Steel cans…………………………………………………………….….2,3,4 Steel, scrap…………………………………………………………………..3 Syringes 1 Telephone books…………………………………………………….…….2,7 Televisions……………………………………………….…………….5,9,10 Thinners ……………………………………………………………………..1 Tires……………………………………………………………….………6,7 Transmission fluid………………………………………………….....1,3,5,6 Transmissions…………………………………………………………….…3 Trash…………………………………………………………………....…2,7 Trees 1 Video machines, games and accessories…………………………………....5 Walkers…………………………………………………………………11,12 Washers and dryers………………………………………………………8,12 Wheelchairs………………………………………………………….…11,12 Wood…………………………………………………………….………….6 Wood Pallets……………………………………………………..…..1,3,7,11

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Re-Use Programs

Big Brother/Big Sister Clothing and Clutter--open 24 hours 234-5524 Boxes are located at Wal-Mart-1501 SW Wanamaker; Dillons Stores at 29th and Cali-fornia, 29th and Urish and 800 NW 25th. Clothing and shoes of all sizes and genders. Household items such as: sheets, linens, pots and pans, comforters, pillows, toys , books, and jewelry. Working small electron-ics such as: radios, CD's, tapes, and records. Things that are NOT accepted: used computer equipment, major appliances, swing sets, cribs, mattresses, box springs, heavy equipment, tires, paint, chemicals, food, and furniture. Doorstep 1119 SW 10th, 357-5341, M-F 8am-3pm (go to back door) Clothing, household items, diapers, and linens. No large furniture items. Findables! 1112 W. 6th, 273-2773 M and Sat 10am-5pm; Tues-Fri 10am-6pm; 2nd Tues. 10am-8pm Fine clothing and small household items. All proceeds benefit Midland Care. No large appliances or electronics. Donations are by appointment only. Friends of Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library 1515 SW 10th 580-4400 (Donation book drop is located at Garfield entrance at back dock) Hard cover and paperback books. God’s Storehouse 2111 SW Chelsea Drive, 608-6743 M-F 9am-7:30pm; Sat. 10am-4:30pm Clothing in good condition, furniture, household goods, flat screen working TV’s, and working large appliances. Will pick up in Topeka area. Goodwill Store 5515 SW 21st, 228-9774; M-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm (donation hours) Clothing, furniture, household items, and small appliances. Not accepted: no major appliances, no boxsprings or mattresses, no workout equipment, no baby carriers, carseats or high chairs. Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st., 233-7325 www.hhhstopeka.org M-Sat.11:30am-6pm; Sun 1pm-5pm Towels, blankets, stuffed animal toys, manual can openers (heavy duty), heating pads, grooming supplies, scissors, throw rugs, nylon collars/leashes, utility knives, shoe boxes, stainless steel dog bowls, pet taxis, tongue depressors, latex gloves, newspapers, aluminum cans for recycling, used cat or dog toys, empty toilet paper and paper towel tubes, and bassinet sheets.

Hygienic Cleaners 2930 SW McClure, 273-0571; M-F 7am-6:30pm; Sat 8am-4pm Clothes hangers, clothes suitable for re-use, winter coats, blankets, sheets and plastic bags. Page 9

Topeka Rescue Mission Distribution Center 401 NW Norris, 357-4285; M-F 8am-4pm; Sat 8 am-1pm Old fabric, rags, clean unusable clothing, metal, hats, purses, belts, stuffed animals, and hard plastic toys. Plastic bags, clothing, furniture, appliances (large/small), beds, washers/dryers, and other household items. United Computer Disposal 305 SE 17th M-F 10am-4 pm 785-408-0014 unitedcomputerdisposal@gmail.com (email is preferred method of contact) Computers, flat screen monitors, scanners, printers, copier, servers, cell phones, mi-crowaves, other IT equipment. Please email or call for any questions or to schedule a free pickup. The principal goal of United Computer Disposal is to create a safe, clean, and healthy environment for ourselves and for future generations. United Computer Disposal was founded by individuals who started a class project in college with the goal of helping the local community and making a better place to live for our families. United Computer Disposal is a non-profit organization that provides complete solu-tions for disposing and recycling of all computers, flat screen monitors, printers, serv-ers, and other miscellaneous electronic equipment. Free data destruction Walgreens and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas Walgreens at 10th and Topeka, 354-1470, open 24/7 Walgreens and Blue Cross/Blue Shield have formed a new partnership for safe medi-cation disposal. Kiosks allow individuals to safely and conveniently dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, and over-the-counter medications, at no cost. In Topeka, the kiosks at Walgreens pharmacies are located at 10th and Topeka, and are available during regular pharmacy hours and offer one of the best ways to ensure medications are not accidentally used or inten-tionally misused by someone else. Wal*Mart North 2600 NW Rochester Road, 357-4827, 24 hours Wal*Mart South 1301 SW 37th, 267-7900 24 hours Wal*Mart Super Center East 2630 SE California, 379-2325, 24 hrs. Wal*Mart Super Center West 1501 SW Wanamaker, 271-6444, 24 hrs. All plastic bags with a recycle symbol.

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Composting Program Forestry Products Recycling Center owned and operated by Custom Tree Care —coming spring of 2019 Limbs, natural Christmas trees, clean lumber, pallets, logs, leaves, trees (fee). Mulch and firewood available for purchase. Garick Biomass Yard Materials Recycling Facility I-70 & MacVicar, 368-3762, M-F 8am-4:30pm; Sat. 8am – 4pm (except holidays) Sat.

8am—noon (winter hours) Christmas trees (Dec. 26-Jan. 31, no fee), trees (fee), limbs (fee), leaves (fee), grass (fee) Clean lumber and pallets (fee). Red, black and brown mulch, wood chips, soil and compost available for sale. (Call for information).

Household Hazardous Waste Program (for residential patrons only)

Shawnee County Household Hazardous Waste Facility 131 NE 46th, 286-4381, 1st Sat./mo., 9am-Noon (except January and July). Now open M-F 7am—3pm Oil, used cooking oil, anti-freeze, transmission fluid, all batteries, paint/solvents/thinner, all aerosol cans (including empty cans), pesticides, household cleaning prod-ucts, herbicides, CFL’s, large mercury neon bulbs, and outdated medications. Recycled paint available $5 per bucket. Pick up a container for sharps, (needles, syringes, lancets, etc.) free of charge while supplies last. Once the container is full of sharps, return those back to the HHW Fa-cility for proper disposal. Sharps can also be brought in any hard plastic or metal con-tainer.

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Keep America Beautiful – Topeka/Shawnee County

Recycling Directory

Commercial Pick-Up Programs

Fee for service may apply

Asset LifeCycle (785) 861-3100 Business electronics Recycling & Reclamation (KDHE Permitted and ISO 14000/OHSAS 18001/R2-2013) Equipment includes: computer electronics, fax, copier, cellphones, hard drive destruc-tion services, etc. For a complete list, please visit our web site: www.ASSETLC.com Shawnee County Solid Waste 233-4774 Corrugated cardboard, mixed office paper, and single stream pick up. Fee for commercial service pick up. TARC, Inc. 1800 SW 42nd, 266-2323, M-F 9:30am-3:00pm Confidential paper shredding service (residential is free, business for a fee). Alumi-num cans, office paper, shredded paper, colored office paper, newspaper, computer paper, magazines/catalogs, junk mail, telephone books, boxes, packaging materials, hardback and paperback books.

Curbside Recycling Programs

Shawnee County Solid Waste Curbside Recycling (fee) 233-4774 Newspaper; office paper; junk mail; aluminum/steel cans; #1- #7 plastic; corrugated cardboard; brown paper bags; magazines; clean aluminum foil; shredded paper in clear plastic bags; cereal and cracker boxes; telephone books; steel/tin cans; brown, green and clear glass; and plastic buckets. Items to be comingled in collection bin. Waste Management (fee) 1-877-271-4836 Finding the right residential waste and recycling solutions provider is an important decision. At Waste Management, we reward that decision by providing a wide range of exceptional services and products. Please visit wmcurbside.com or call 877-271-4836

Residential Pick-Up Programs Metal Scrapper For metal pick up for recycling, call Fred Schmitter 969-5851. Free pick up, but no basement carry out. Page 2

Murphys Pallet Brokerage 7215 Forbes Industrial Park, 249-1548-cell; M-Sat 8am-5pm Wood pallets. Northland BP Amoco, Inc. 3000 N. Topeka Blvd., 286-0383; M-F 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-4pm Oil. Nu Sound Hearing Center 5950 SW 28, Suite A, 783-8121; M-F 9am-4pm (Thurs until 6) Hearing aids and hearing aid batteries. Office Max 2109 SW Fairlawn, 273-3883; M-F 8am-9pm; Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 10am-6pm Printer cartridges. Performance Tire & Wheel 1735 N. Kansas Ave., 354-1410; M-F 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-Noon 2000 S. Topeka Blvd, 357-5116; M-F 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-Noon Oil, oil filters, and tires (fee).

Rolling Meadows Landfill 7351 NW Hwy 75, 246-0305; M-F 7am-3:45pm; Sat 7am-11:45 am $65 per ton w/min. of 1 ton on all vehicles Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House, 825 SW Buchanan is collecting tabs from aluminum cans to benefit the house. The bin to place the tabs in is behind the house. Seabrook Apple Market 1945 SW Gage, 228-8740; Daily 7:00am-9:00pm Plastic bags. TARC, Inc. 1800 SW 42nd, 266-2323; M-F 9:30am-3:00pm Confidential paper shredding service (residential is free, business for a fee). Alumi-num cans, office paper, shredded paper, colored office paper, newspaper, computer paper, magazines/catalogs, junk mail, telephone books, boxes, packaging materials, hardback and paperback books. Topeka Battery 500 SE 29th, 354-1919; M-F 7am-6pm; Sat 8am-3pm 1101 N. Topeka Blvd., 354-1918; M-F 7am-6pm; Sat 8am-3pm All batteries. Page 7

Doorstep 1119 SW 10th, 357-5341, M-F 8am-3pm (go to south door) Clothing, household items, diapers, and linens. No large furniture items. Firestone Complete Auto Care 3701 S. Topeka Blvd., 266-3322, M-F 7am-7pm; Sat 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-5pm 5320 SW 21st, 272-8200, M-F 7am-7pm; Sat and Sun. 8am-5pm Tires (fee), used oil 20 gallon maximum, lead/acid batteries, and antifreeze. Goodyear Service Center 5140 SW 21st, 272-4280, M-F, 7am-7pm, Sat 7:30am-6pm; Sun 9 am—5pm Tires (fee) and oil (fee). GreenPoint 1405 SE Madison, 234-6000, M-F, 7am-5 pm; Sat 8 am-1 pm Construction Waste: concrete, brick, roofing materials, wood, sheetrock, all metals, masonry, cardboard and so much more. (fee)

Home Depot 5900 SW Huntoon, 272-5949, M-Sat 6am-10pm; Sun 8am-8pm CFL’s Compact Fluorescent lighting (spiral light bulbs). Hy-Vee 29th and Wanamaker, 272-1763, 24 hours All plastic bags with recycle symbol. Jiffy Lube 1830 SW Wanamaker, 271-1699; M-Sat 7am-6pm; Sun 9am-5pm 3301 SW Topeka Blvd., 266-7696; M-Sat 7am-6pm; Sun 9am-5pm Oil (up to 5 gallons) and antifreeze (up to 5 gallons). Kansas Land Tire 300 SW 6th, 233-4156; M-F 7:00am-5:30pm; Sat 8am-1pm 1700 SW Westport Dr., 271-0123, M-F 7am-6 pm; Sat 8am-4pm 2855 SW Wanamaker, 271-1122, M-F 7am-6pm; Sat 8am-5pm Oil, transmission fluid, tires (fee), and lead/acid batteries (auto/truck). Kansas Tire & Auto 1634 SW Topeka Blvd., 234-8671, M-F 7:30am-5:30pm; Sat 8am-Noon Tires (fee). Lowe’s Home Improvement 1621 SW Arvonia Pl., 273-0888; M-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm Rechargeable batteries, CFL’s (compact fluorescent light bulbs), and plastic bags.

M&M Auto Parts 841 NW Tyler, 233-7719, 800-748-7117, M-F 8am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-1pm Auto/truck bodies, oil, and transmission fluid. Page 6

Buy-Back Programs

A & A Auto Parts 229 NE Burgess Street., 232-6600, M-F 8am-5:30pm; Sat. 8am-Noon 1440 SE Jefferson, 234-6661, M-F 8am-5:30pm; Sat 8am-Noon Oil, transmission fluid, auto and truck bodies with title in your name. Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC. 1628 NW Gordon, 785-294-6650 or 816-286-5936; M-F 8am-4:15pm; Sat 8am-11:45am Materials: Magnetic and non-magnetic metals, household appliances, pots and pans, automobiles, transmissions, heater cores, radiators, lead-acid batteries, catalytic converters, farm machinery, cast iron pipes and tubs, steel/aluminum siding and gutters, stainless steel, electric motors, aluminum cans, sheet aluminum, painted sid-ing, copper, brass, insulated wire, lawn mowers and lead. www.AdvantageRecycling.com Langley Recycling of Topeka 503 SE Branner, 234-2691, M-F 8am-4:30pm; Sat. 8am-noon Aluminum cans, aluminum foil, scrap aluminum, auto/truck bodies and parts, machinery, batteries, clothes hangers, ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, steel cans, scrap steel, large appliances, lead, computer CPU's, keyboards, printers, calculators, copiers, laptops, cell phones, and some electronics. Call first for more information. LKQ Mid-America Auto Parts 5725 S. Topeka, 862-8888, M-F 8am-5pm Cars, trucks and vans w/titles. Parts for purchase available. L & M Northside Recycling, Inc. 1801 NE Grantville Rd., 291-2000, M-F 8am-4:00pm; Sat. 8am-12:00pm Aluminum (cans, sheets, radiators, painted siding), white goods (large appliances), tin, cars, iron, stainless steel, copper, brass, lead, steel, and car batteries. Towing availa-ble.

Murphys Pallet Brokerage 7215 Forbes Industrial Park, 249-1548-cell, M-Sat 8am-5pm Wood pallets

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Shawnee County Drop-Off Sites

Office: 233-4774 Shawnee County drop-off sites are open 24 hours unless otherwise indicated. Items to be comingled in collection bin.

Items accepted: newspaper; aluminum/steel cans; #1- #7 plastic; corrugated cardboard; brown paper bags; magazines; office paper; brown, green and clear glass Albert Neese Lodge—45th & Shawnee Heights Rd. Dillons—801 NW 25th (Highway 24 and Rochester Rd.) Rossville—Wehners Thriftway, 551 E Hwy 24 Trfy Shawnee County Household Hazardous Waste Facility 125 NE 46th, M-F, 6:30am-4:30pm Mission Township Fire Dept.—3101 SW Urish Road Auburn—1639 N. Washington Page 4

Drop-Off Programs A & A Auto Parts 229 NE Burgess Street., 232-6600, M-F 8am-5:30pm; Sat. 8am-Noon 1440 SE Jefferson, 234-6661, M-F 8am-5:30pm; Sat 8am-Noon Oil, transmission fluid, auto and truck bodies with title in your name. Advance Auto Parts 1621 S. Kansas Ave, 357-4092, M-F 7:30am-9pm; Sat 7:30am-8pm; Sun 8am-7pm 1939 NW Topeka Blvd., 357-1834, M-Sat 7:30am-9pm; Sun 8am-7pm 2921 SE California, 266-1954, M-Sat 7:30am-9pm; Sun 8am-7pm 3118 SW Topeka Blvd., 267-3811, M-Sat 7:30am-9pm; Sun 8am-7pm Oil and lead/acid batteries (auto/truck). Batteries + Bulbs 6021 SW 29th St., Suite D, 228-9377 M-F 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 10am-6 pm Accept old batteries of any type, cell phones, CFL’s (fee), fluorescent lamps (fee), and alkaline batteries (fee). Batteries and bulbs available for purchase. Best Buy 1600 SW Wanamaker, 272-0502 M-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm Remotes; controllers; cameras; Ni-Cd Batteries; nickel metal hydride batteries; small sealed lead batteries (>2 lbs); rechargeable batteries; telephones; cell phones; ink cartridges; printers; computers ($25 fee for monitors) ; tube televisions ($25 fee-TVs 32- inch & under); and plasma, LCD, flat screen, and LED televisions ($25 fee- 50 inches and under). Recycling not accepted the week of Thanksgiving or Christmas. For more detailed information visit www.bestbuy.com/recylcing. Cat Association of Topeka 1719 SW Gage Blvd., 272-4735 Hours for receipt: Tu-F 11am-5:30pm; Sat 11am-4pm Aluminum cans. (Contact before taking large quantities) Dillons Store All locations All plastic bags with recycle symbol.

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