Anthem recycling event set for Saturday

STAFF REPORT ~ 10/5/2011

Representatives from Allied Waste, Shred It, Westech Recyclers, Transchem and Big Brothers and Big Sisters will be on hand from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday in the Community Center’s parking lot for Anthem’s fall Go Green event.
Recyclable items include cell phones, computers, printers, televisions, microwaves, personal documents, paint, clothing and more. Solar Ambassadors from APS’s Arizona SmartPower will be there to provide information about solar energy and why resident would want to be a part of the Arizona Solar Challenge.
Shred It will provide secure destruction of household sensitive materials including bank statements, check stubs, and credit card offers.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters will assist residents with clothing donations and will provide donation receipts for tax purposes. Acceptable items include clothing for men, women, children, toddlers and infants; towels, curtains and linens; shoes; stuffed animals; and small household items such as lamps, décor, picture frames and small appliances.
Additional items that will be accepted include surplus metals, wire and cable (aluminum, copper wire, etc.), CFLs, and other fluorescent bulbs. No hazardous materials will be accepted.