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America Recycles Day - Nov. 15

America Recycles Day (ARD), held every year on November 15, is a national campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling and buying products made with recycled materials. Buying recycled is the step that "closes the recycling loop." Both Kansas and Missouri are official partners in this national effort and host events to help spread the message.

Each year, the MARC Solid Waste Management District, in cooperation with local governments, businesses and non-profits, coordinates the regional celebration.

How to get involved:

• Visit and promote RecycleSpot.org – RecycleSpot.org is the region’s one-stop spot for recycling information. It lists everything that is recyclable in the metro area and where to take it. Post RecycleSpot.org flyers, stickers and magnets. to help promote the Web site.
• Take the ARD pledge – Make a personal pledge to recycle, buy recycled and spread the word about recycling. Pledge online at America Recycles Day.
• Get kids involved in the patch program - This program is designed to encourage children to be more involved in recycling and to care for the environment. By completing certain activities, a child can receive an America Recycles Day patch.
• Proclaim November 15 America Recycles Day - Help to educate your public officials by having them sign an ARD proclamation.
  • Sample proclamation (pdf)
• Display posters - There are free ARD posters for your use to promote ARD in your community, school, business, etc. In the Kansas City metro area, contact Matt Riggs at (816) 701-8313. In Missouri, contact Mary Anne Phillips at (417) 624-0820 ext. 501. In Kansas, contact Maureen Ruhlman at (785) 296-1600.

Events

• Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wyandotte County Lake Park, 4051 West Drive, Kansas City, Kan., 66109, (913) 299-2384 – Activities include: litter cleanup event, water and soil conservation activity, recycled craft workshop and free lunch.
• Wyandotte County Recycling Center, Saturday, Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3241 Park Dr., Kansas City, Kan., 66102, (913) 371-2034 or (913) 573-8735 – Activities include gas cap testing and free donuts and juice.
• Wyandotte County Electronics Recycling Event, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Heartland Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, 520 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kan., 66106, (913) 573-8735 – Recycle consumer electronics including computers, televisions, and cell phones.

For more information, contact Matt Riggs 816/701-8313.