Recycling

What to Recycle

*Do Not Co-Mingle Materials.

*Meredyth Site Only – Shredded and non-shredded office paper.

Aluminum Cans

Please rinse. Unacceptable items include: scrap metal paint cans, automotive product cans, disposable aluminum pie plates, pie tins and aluminum foil. No tin or steel cans.

Cardboard

Please break down boxes. Unacceptable items include: cereal boxes, cracker boxes, etc.

Glass

Please rinse and remove lids and neck rings. Do not remove paper labels. Please separate green, brown, and clear glass food and beverage containers. Unacceptable items include light bulbs, plate glass, auto glass, mirrors, ceramics, or dishes.

Magazines

Glossy magazines and catalogs only.

Newspapers

Any insert that comes in your newspaper is recyclable with your newspaper. Please keep dry.

Ni—Cd/Rechargeable Batteries

Ni-Cd’s are the power source in power tools, cellular phones, etc.

Plastics

Please rinse the containers and remove the lids. #1 and #2 plastics are accepted, which includes soda bottles and milk jugs. We do not accept plastic wrap, plastic bags, Styrofoam, or other kinds of plastic bottles.

Telephone Books

Telephone books are collected in March… check calendar for dates.

Paper Board

Box packaging that is found on grocery store shelves, such as cereal boxes, cracker boxes, cake mix boxes, beverage paperboard box, etc.

Electronics

All types of electronics are accepted at the KADB office, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. and during a one day event held in September (check calendar of events for date).

Recycling Drop-Off Site Locations

West Albany

Address
2521 Meredyth Drive At Fire Station #6

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. & Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Downtown Albany

Address
At The Intersection Of Front Street And Mercer Avenue Behind The James H. Gray, Sr. Civic Center

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. & Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Business Recycling

Recycling in the Workplace is a responsibility that every business needs to accept. Set the example… commit to improve our environment by signing up today. Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful can tell you how to recycle and what to recycle. Participants receive free desk recycling containers, a window/door decal denoting that you recycle, and a recycling certificate.

To sign up, call (229) 302-3098 or fill out our online Office Recycling Pledge Form.