RECYCLE-O-RAMA
Saturday, September 24, 2022
9:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Fremont Township & SWALCO
We were able to deter and redirect approximately 15,425 pounds of materials which is nearly 8 tons collected and distributed for reuse, refurbishing, recycling or donation.
Please note: This year we added several new items for collection, including:
· Smoke & CO Detectors (refurbish)
· Automotive Batteries (refurbish)
· Books (reuse)
· Sports equipment (reuse)
Other notes:
· New & Gently Used Leashes and Collars will be donated to local animal rescue/shelter in the Mundelein/Township region.
· Musical Instruments donated to local youth music program
· CD and DVD films and music donated.
· Yarn donated for reuse
· Flags – American Legion
· Clothing, Textiles and Shoes – upcycling, reuse & recycling
COLLECTION REPORT:
Clothing & Textiles: 1,006 pounds
Shoes: 244 pounds
Purses: 10 pounds
Books: 385 pounds
Document Shredding: 5,500 pounds
Keys: 68 Keys (based on avg weight of 4 ounces) = 17 pounds
Hearing Aids: 2 Hearing Aids (based on avg weight of 1 ounce) = 2 ounces
Eyeglasses: 79 (based on avg weight of 12.5 ounces) = approx. 61 pounds
Eyeglass Cases: 69 (based on avg weight of 4 ounces) = approx. 17 pounds
Sunglasses: 6 (based on avg weight of 1.5 ounces) = approx. 9 ounces
Lens: 12 lens (based on avg weight of .5 ounces ) = approx. 6 ounces
American Flags 25 flags (based on avg weight of 1 pound) = 25 pounds
Yarn 50 skeins (based on avg weight of 6 ounces) = 19 pounds
Electronics 14 palettes of electronics = approx. 7,000 pounds
DVDs/CDs 350 (avg weight of 110 ounces per 100) = 385 pounds
Pet Leashes & Collars: 14 collars & 5 leashes (based on avg weight of 6 oz) = approx. 7 lbs.
Detectors: 50 Detectors (based on avg weight of 1 pound) = 50 pounds
Auto Batteries: 8 Batteries (based on avg weight of 40 pounds each) = 110 pounds
Fire Extinguishers: 18 Extinguishers = 300 pounds
Sporting Goods Equipment Various = 288 pounds
TOTAL for 3 hour event: Approximately 15,425 pounds or nearly 8 tons of materials diverted
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