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Recyle Cans, Paper, Glass and Plastic in ONE Spot

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As committed as the Longhair and I are to recycling as much as we can it it a tad stressful to have to ride to different recycling spots to get rid of our junk. What makes it worse is when the, especially, glass recycling containers are moved at little or no notice. Although, it is a great stress reliever to SMASH those bottles which could be why people complain.

working in conjunction with Nampak Recycling, the Summerstrand Total Garage in Admiralty Way is the first petrol station in Port Elizabeth to organise a recycling initiative for the community AND which takes all the major recycling materials.

What can be recycled?

  • Cans: Cold drink & beer cans, food tins, metal lids of glass jars, aluminum foil & foil packaging, paint tins & aerosol cans.
  • Glass: Beverage bottles, food jars such as tomato sauce, jam & mayonnaise bottles. (The following CANNOT be recycled: Drinking glasses, light bulbs, Pyrex, ceramics (Plates)
  • Paper: White office paper, magazines & books newspaper, cardboard. (The following CANNOT be recycled: Laminated or waxy paper, punch confetti, carbon paper, stickers)
  • Plastics: Ice cream containers, milk containers, fabric softener containers, plastic bags, cling wrap. (The following CANNOT be recycled: Fruit juice & milk containers (Tetrapak) that appear to be made from paper, because they are lined with aluminum foil and plastic)

The earth’s resources are not infinite so we shouldn’t waste them.

Now, if only someone would erect a similar set of bins in the Parsons Hill area I might get even more excited than Bryce Lawrence checking his bank account!

For more information call 0860 111 111.

Recycle
Separate your refuse as per the listed items and do your bit for the environment by dropping your sorted waste in the conveniently marked bins.

Thanks to Ward 5’s Jeremy.

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Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.

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  1. Morning, please note that there is a company called Greencycle that comes and collects your recycling from your doorstep at a very small fee.  They take just about everything even Tetrapacks, old computers, toasters you name it.  Please contact the following numbers http://www.greencycle.co.za041 581 2174 072 237 5895 Laura or Louise.

    Nikki