"Can It" Game
Did you know that it takes 80-100 years to break down an aluminum can placed in the landfill?
What's New
Recycling Old Electronics
Remember, you can’t throw them away with the regular trash OR blue can recycling because of toxic materials in the items, such as cadmium, lead, and mercury.
learn more about recycling e-waste ...
Community of Planada Clean-up 2009
The Community of Planada will be having their Community Clean-up on Saturday,September 12, 2009 at Childs Ave. across from Glen Davis Ballfield.
learn more about this event ...
Top 10 most commonly searched terms for 2008 on the Earth911.org website:
Batteries; Motor Oil; Computers; Fluorescent Bulbs (including CFLs); Paint; TV's; Plastic; Aluminum Cans; Christmas Trees; and Electronics.
Welcome to the Mercedrecycles web site.
We want to provide you with useful information, so if you don't see what you're looking for, please let us know.
MCAG provides a county wide public education program for recycling. If you have a general recycling question, we can help! If you are a school, we have programs for you. If you are a club, we can provide interesting and informative speakers.
In order to view pdf documents contained within this site, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view these files. You can download a free copy here.
Planet Protectors Club for Kids
Be a Planet Protector!
As a Planet Protector, your mission is to improve the world around you by making less trash. Planet Protectors also help other people learn to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
To carry out this mission, check out the fun activities and games. The more you learn about reducing wastes and saving resources, the better you become at carrying out the Planet Protector goals.
How do I Recycle?
- FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
CFL Bulb Recycling
E-Waste Recycling
What is America Recycles Day?
It is a special day to remind us just how important recycling really is. Almost everything is recyclable - Except the planet.
Buy a Compost Bin
Recycling organic resources not only extends the life of our landfills, it can also save you money. Your water bills may drop too, since a soil that’s well amended with compost holds moisture better and reduces runoff.
