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Recycling

 

Recycle – Reduce – Reuse

  • Recycle-Symbol-white-space-300x238Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators
  • Conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals
  • Prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials
  • Saves energy
  • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change
  • Helps sustain the environment for future generations

A recent local article on recycling
Recycling – A changing Landscape

Paper or plastic? Neither – Use reusable bags!

Billions of plastic bags end up as litter all over the world. They require large amounts of oil to produce, and eventually break down into tiny toxic bits, which pollute our soil and water bodies. Paper bags also consume natural resources and cause significant Pollution.

Bergen County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Please do not dispose of hazardous waste in your regular garbage.

The Bergen County Utilities Authority runs several collections throughout the year at various sites.
For information: www.bcua.org

Bergen County Electronics, Computers, Tire Collection
The Bergen County Utilities Authority runs several collections throughout the year at various sites.
These are separate days from the Household Hazardout Waste collections.  For information: www.bcua.org

Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Household Medication
www.bcua.org/files/prescription%20medication.pdf

Disposal of fluorescent light bulbs
Home Depot will accept used fluorescent light bulbs including low energy bubs. Go to their service counter.

The Story of Bottled Water www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se12y9hSOM0

Easy way to communicate on Environmental Issues
The Sierra Club website www.sierraclub.org and the National Audubon website www.audubon.org provide an easy way to email the various branches of government and your own representatives on a variety of current environmental issues.

 

 

Bergen County Audubon Society

Chapter of National Audubon Society and member of The Nature Program Cooperative
Founded in 1941
BCAS Bird

As members of Bergen County Audubon Society, we share a love of birds and a concern for the environment. Our mission is to promote and protect wildlife in its natural habitat by providing opportunities for observation and conservation.

Please Support Bergen County Audubon Society

We are a non profit 501(c)(3) organization. The funds that we raise allow us to continue our Education and Conservation efforts. To participate, see our printable form BCAS Donation - or donate now via our secure PayPal payment system!

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