Beyond the Cart
There
are many items that may not be recyclable in the Smart Cart but can be
used elsewhere. Don't throw it away. You may be done with it but we're
not!
Charity/Thrift Stores
If you can't use it, somebody else can! Contact these or other charitable organizations.
- Goodwill - 576-7145
- Peace & Prosperity - 671-1554
- Second Blessings - 681-9449
- Habitat for Humanity - 504-3939
- Refuge House - 487-8859
- St. Vincent DePaul - 576-6099
- Lighthouse Children's Home - 656-9497
- Salvation Army - 575-9798
Appliances
For functioning appliances, check in your phone book under "Used Appliances" or call one of the Charity/Thrift Stores or other charitable organization. Non-functioning appliances can be placed at the curb for Bulky Pickup.
Batteries
Car Batteries - All car battery retailers as required by Florida Law.
Rechargeable Batteries
- Best Buy - 942-2300
- Home Depot - 422-2777
- Radio Shack - 877-8780
- Sears - 671-6300
- Staples - 877-3500
- Target - 671-2041
- Wal-Mart - 565-2732
Cardboard Boxes
Regular cardboard boxes can be recycled in your Smart Cart. For large cardboard boxes:
- City of Tallahassee 891-4YOU (4968)
- Leon County 606-1802
Cell Phones
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Tallahassee Police Department- 891-4246
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Leon County Sheriff's Department- 922-3498
- Refuge House - 487-8859
- Cell Phone Service Providers - check with your service provider about their recycling programs.
Clothing/Hangers
- Charity/Thrift Stores or other charitable organizations. Look up "Consignment Service" in your phone book.
Computers/Electronics
- Working electronics can be taken to a Goodwill store. 576-7145
- Other electronics can be taken to the Solid Waste Management Facility at 7550 Apalachee Parkway.
- Leon County Recycling Electronics Program: 606-1823
- Best Buy now offers electronic recycling for many items. For more information, go to Best Buy Recycling.
Construction Materials
- Habitat for Humanity - 504-3939
- Resources Limited - 878-5450
Fluorescent Lights/CFL's
- Onyx Specialty Services, 342 Marpan Lane, off Woodville Highway, 877-8299, if you have over ten, if not, you can bring them to the Solid Waste Management Facility, 7550 Apalachee Parkway, Monday thru Saturday 8 am - 5 pm. to the Hazardous Waste Center.
- Green Living Center, 1020 N. Monroe St., 222-4521.
Furniture
- Charity/Thrift Stores or other charitable organizations.
- Check "Used Furniture Stores" in your phone book.
Metal Goods/Scrap Metal
- Ace Salvage - 574-1364
- Leon Iron & Metal - 575-5000
Office Paper
- Recycled Fibers - 575-3906
Packing Materials
- Check with your local mail it stores to see if they will take these items.
Paint
- Leon County Swap Shop - 606-1803
Do you need a small amount of fertilizer, paints, stains or other household chemicals? Take a look at the Leon County Swap Shop at the Leon County Landfill where you can take up to 5 items each visit rather than purchasing a full container you'll need to dispose of later. Any unused portions can be returned to the Swap Shop.
Plastic Bags
- Most local grocery stores recycle plastics bags as well as Styrofoam trays/egg cartons.
Printer Cartridges
- LaserWorks - 562-3332
- Office Depot - 656-3019
Sporting Goods
- Play It Again Sports - 523-0801
- Charity/Thrift Stores or other charitable organizations
Styrofoam Trays & Egg Cartons
- Most local grocery stores recycle Styrofoam trays/egg cartons as well as plastic bags.
Tires
- Tires can be taken to any tire retailers as required by Florida law. You can also bring them to our semi-annual Cash for Trash event (up to 4).