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Operation Medicine Cabinet Safe Drug Drop-off

By Ang Jordan | Published: February 24, 2011
I’m always on the lookout for ways to reuse, recycle, and prevent hazardous waste from entering our landfills and waterways, so I was happy to come across a pamphlet on disposing of old prescription and over the counter (OTC) drugs. Some people dispose of old meds by simply throwing them in the trash or flushing [...]
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree

By Ang Jordan | Published: January 6, 2011
Keep Mobile Beautiful is still recycling Christmas trees. You can drop off your tree at one of eight collection locations around the city through Wednesday, January 12. See a list of locations and other information at the City web site.
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Recycle CFLs at Lowe’s

By Ang Jordan | Published: September 16, 2010
Did you know you can recycle CFLs (compact fluorescent light bulbs, the twisty kind) at participating Lowe’s? I don’t know about other locations, but at the I-65 branch in Mobile, there is a box directly to the left after you go in the entrance, in the same area as the customer service desk. They have [...]
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Compost Bin / Rain Barrel Truckload Sale

By Jennifer | Published: June 1, 2010
WHAT: Backyard Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Truckload Sale WHEN: Saturday, June 5, 9am – 3pm (while quantities last) WHERE: University Mall, 7171 North David Highway, Pensacola FL – parking lot facing Davis Highway COST: $45 for the composter (a $100 value); $55 for the rain barrel (a $120 value) DOWNLOAD THE FLIER: Composter and Rain [...]
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Athletic Shoe Recycling

By Ang Jordan | Published: April 26, 2010
Did you know – I didn’t – that you can recycle your old athletic shoes at the Nike Factory Store in Foley at the Tanger Outlet Center? It’s part of their worldwide program that turns old shoes into athletic surfaces. Athletic shoes only; no flip-flops, dress shoes, cleats, etc.
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