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Unread 07-13-2007, 04:44 PM
 
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Default Recycling in Macon

I'll be moving to Macon next week and was wondering if there are any recycling drop-off centers for aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard. I noticed that the city only picks up paper products, but since I'm used to recycling more than just that, I'd like to keep in the habit.

If there are drop-off centers, where are they?

Thanks!
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Unread 07-17-2007, 06:34 AM
 
Location: Macon, GA
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Default macon iron

Welcome to Macon. While the recycling program leaves a lot to be desired, I think you will enjoy it here.

You can recycle many other materials at Macon Iron and Scrap located in the downtown industrial district collects most metals and plastics. They even pay you for the metal!!! They have a website, just google macon iron and it is the first return.
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Unread 07-17-2007, 10:07 AM
 
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Default Just south of Macon

The Happy Hour School for special needs children in Warner Robins has a recycling center on N. Young Avenue. The profits are used to help support the school. So when you happen to be in Warner Robins, please make a stop.

This recycling center accepts:

- office paper
- magazines
- cardboard
- phone directories
- newspaper
- glass bottles
- aluminum cans

It does not accept plastics. I recycle my plastic bags at the Publix supermarket.
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Unread 07-17-2007, 08:24 PM
 
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Thank you both for your replies.
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Unread 07-24-2007, 06:58 AM
 
Location: The Great City of Macon
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THe Macon Scrap Company has a recycling place that pays cash for your cans it is located on the corner of Edgewood and Seventh Street, near the end of Eisenhower parkway. Last I checked it was up to 75 cents a pound.
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Unread 07-24-2007, 04:28 PM
 
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Macon Scrap also has household drop-off (glass, plastic, aluminum, paper) where the money collected is donated to charity. Just drive up, toss your stuff in marked dumpsters, drive off.

We don't generate enough cans to wait in line for $3. Worth it in college, but not now.
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Unread 08-01-2007, 06:29 AM
 
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Thanks! We're here now and have found the recycling place. I appreciate your help!
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Unread 08-03-2007, 06:34 AM
 
Location: The Great City of Macon
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sgjennin I hope your move is the best experience of your life, I would gladly like to help with any questions or problems you have, and today is First Friday and there is alot going on downtown, involving music and the arts, I hope to see you out there as its going to be a ball.
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Unread 06-06-2009, 12:21 PM
 
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Where can I take older printers, monitors and computer parts for safe recycling or disposal in Houston, Bibb or Peach County?
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