Director's Message

You asked for it.

Since the curbside recycling program started in Little Rock and North Little Rock most of the challenges we have faced have involved the bins we use. "I need a bigger bin." "The bin's too bulky. It's hard to carry to the curb."

"Why can't I put all of my recycling -- including my cardboard and newspapers -- in my bin?"

For all you loyal recyclers (and scores of new ones we hope) welcome to the brand new world of convenient curbside recycling.

By the end of the first quarter of 2012 every single family household in Little Rock and North Little Rock will have a green and yellow 65-gallon wheeled and lidded recycling bin in which all of their recyclables can be placed for collection.

No more sorting; no more lugging the old 18-gallon bin to the curb; and because of the expanded capacity of the new bin, pickups will be every other week rather than weekly!

This is just the beginning of our new and improved recycling profile.

Also coming soon will be an innovative rewards program tailored specifically for Little Rock and North Little Rock. Watch this space for updates.

We welcome your questions and comments.

Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction District

John N. Roberts, Executive Director

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING & GREEN STATION RECYCLING ARE LOCATED AT SAME SITES

 All GREEN STATIONS will only accept quantities of the following items:

• Used Oil
• Used Gasoline
• Used Anti-freeze
• 4' Fluorescent lights
• 8' Fluorescent lights
• Compact Fluorescent lights (CFLs)

NO OTHER MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT GREEN STATIONS.

NO MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM BUSINESSES, CHURCHES,SCHOOLS OR GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.

ALL SITES ARE MONITORED AND ILLEGAL DUMPING WILL RESULT IN PROSECUTION.

• For household batteries, call your local Radio Shack to check if they participate in the Call2Recycle program

• Add sand, sawdust or cat litter to paint products; let air dry then place in regular trash

• Remove the spray button from the stem on spray containers and place all in regular trash

• VIEW INFORMATION REGARDING HOUSEHOLD-GENERATED NEEDLES AND SHARPS   

CHECK LINKS TO YOUR AREA ON THE TOP LEFT SIDE OF THIS PAGE FOR ELECTRONIC RECYCLING INFORMATION.

RFP for Residential Solid Waste Disposal Services Tipping Fees

Click here to view or download the RFP for Residential Solid Waste Disposal Services Tipping Fees

If you have a question, contact:

reita.miller@regionalrecycling.org

or call 501.340.8787

Spring 2012 Electronics Collection at Verizon Arena

•  Verizon Arena VIP parking lot North Little Rock, AR
• April 18 and 19
• 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This event is free to businesses, individual households, non-profits, churches, hospitals, and schools in Pulaski County. All Participants, except individual households, are required to present a statement on letterhead indicating company/group name and the amount of electronics delivered or fill out an information statement at the collection site.

Items accepted are computers, monitors, printers, copiers, VCR/DVD players, televisions, microwaves, telephones, stereos, radios, paper shredders, and fax machines. Other electronic items will not be accepted.

Participants with large quantities (over 5 items) should bring materials palletized, in Gaylord boxes, or at least two (2) people to help with the unloading.

Check back the first of April 2012 for additional information.