What we take

Below are the items we take and redistribute for recycling and repurposing. If you have questions, please contact us.

plastic bags

The items we take are the plastics that are not accepted in your regular recycling bin.

  • Resealable (ziplock, etc.) Bags
  • Cereal Bags
  • Produce Bags
  • Bread Bags
  • Grocery Bags
  • Retail Bags
  • Unpadded mailers (plastic)
  • Padded (not paper) mailers
  • Product wrap
  • Case Overwrap
  • Pallet wrap & Stretch Film
  • Dry Cleaner Bags
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Air Pillows
  • Newspaper Bags
  • Ice Bags
  • HDPE2 and 4

For a comprehensive, pictorial list of accepted and not accepted plastics, click here.

In partnership with Trex, these are items recycled into decking material, furniture, etc.

electronic waste - computers, keyboards, cpus

We currently are not taking items containing sensitive data including laptops, tablets, desktops and phones.

  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Hubs
  • e-Readers
  • PDAs
  • Scanners
  • Keyboards
  • Mice
  • Stereo components
  • DVR/VCR/DVD/CD players
  • Fax Machines
  • Copiers
  • Printers
  • Phone systems
  • Telephones
  • Cables
  • Cords
  • Power supplies
  • Xbox/Wii/
    Playstations
  • Small household appliances
  • Microwave
  • Cable boxes
  • Satellite TV equipment
  • Cameras
  • Camcorders
  • Recording equipment
  • A/V equipment
  • Radios
  • and more!
  • CRT/LCD/LEDs and Monitors
  • Rear projection and Console
  • Broken TVs and monitors (CRT only)

These items are delivered to Blue Star Recyclers. The organization employs people with disabilities while recycling.

tub of clothes to donate
  • All clothing accepted

We do not take sheets or linens.

These items are delivered to Westside CARES, assisting people experiencing poverty, Crossfire Ministries, and One Nation Walking Together

  • All shoes accepted

These items are delivered to Soles for Shoes, One World Running, and Nike+ Clothing Partners.

  • All eyeglasses including readers, prescription and sunglasses

These items are delivered to Lions Club.

  • Any and all books

We cannot take magazines.

We have partnered with Dreambooks for this service.

Bunch of batteries filling the photo
  • Household batteries

Batteries not accepted: commercial, vehicle and power tool batteries.

Batteries taken to Blue Star Recyclers and BatteriesPlus.

group of light bulbs
  • Any and all light bulbs accepted

Bulbs taken to Blue Star Recyclers and BatteriesPlus.

printer cartridges
  • Inkjet and laser cartridges

In partnership with Environmental Office Solutions.

bicycle gear
  • All items cycling-related, including bikes, cycling apparel and bike parts.

Pedal Station does not accept helmets, dirt bike or motorcycle equipment.

Pedal Station shares a physical space with MER, and both are owned by Kids on Bikes, a local nonprofit.

old paint cans
  • Latex
  • Oil-based
  • Wood stains

Sizes up to 5 gallons accepted.

In partnership with Green Sheen, the paint is recycled and repurposed into new product, or used in the community in fun and creative ways (via Concrete Couch).

wheelchair, crutches and walker
  • Wheelchairs
  • Walkers
  • Canes
  • Toilet Lifts
  • Crutches
  • Shower Chairs
  • and more!

Items will be collected for Silver Key.

wheelchair, crutches and walker

Items will be collected for Manitou Art Center.

wheelchair, crutches and walker
  • Painting supplies
  • Frames
  • Canvases
  • Tools (hand and power)
  • and more!

Items will be collected for Manitou Art Center.

wheelchair, crutches and walker

All candle wax, but no glass.

Items collected for Spread the Light Candles.

wheelchair, crutches and walker

In cooperation with Tiger Records.

wheelchair, crutches and walker
  • Leaves
  • Shrub trimmings
  • Tree limbs
  • and more!

Please call for quote.

Courtesy of Rocky Top Resources.

wheelchair, crutches and walker

Please call for quote.

Courtesy of Rocky Top Resources.

wheelchair, crutches and walker

Old wood fence materials.

Please call for quote.

Courtesy of Rocky Top Resources.

wheelchair, crutches and walker

Construction and remodeling debris removal for landfill diversion.

Please call for quote.

In partnership with Habitat Restore and other resale outlets.

stacks of old mattresses

All mattresses and box springs

We have partnered with Spring Back Mattresses for this service.

In general, we do not take items that go in your normal single stream recycling bin associated with your trash company. Our goal is to take items that are not accepted in your traditional service. So keep using that service for plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard, etc. and follow our acceptable items closely.