Dublin offers community a “look behind the greens”

The City of Dublin’s Green Team and Eco Dublin will host an It’s Greener in Dublin four-part series throughout 2010. Each session is designed to help residents discover the ways City staff and volunteers are working to make Dublin a healthier and greener community.

City Sustainability Administrator Jamie Adkins will kick off the series 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Adkins will present an overview of the City’s current green efforts and the future of sustainability in Dublin.

“As we encourage our residents to take on greener, more sustainable ways of life, we want them to see us leading in these initiatives,” Adkins said. “Residents will walk away with an understanding that Dublin is taking great strides towards sustainability and that we are not just talking the talk, but walking the walk.”

The year-long series will consist of four sessions, each focused on an issue that is significant to the Dublin community.

The Dublin Green Team and Eco Dublin invite residents of all ages to attend the series.

 

How is it Greener in Dublin?

Thursday, Feb. 25
DCRC Talla 2
7-8 p.m.

City staff wants to lead by example. Come hear from the City’s Sustainability Administrator Jamie Adkins about all the ways the city is being green now and plans for the future.

 

How can purchasing Local Foods make a difference?

Thursday, May 13
DCRC Talla 2
7-8 p.m.

Young, innovative farmers are changing the face of local foods. The Wayward Seed Farm’s Adam Welly will share their story and the importance and goodness of purchasing local foods.

 

How clean is Our Water?

Thursday, Aug. 26
DCRC Talla 2
7-8 p.m.

Lorraine Winters, water protection coordinator, Columbus Division of Power & Water will talk about the procedures to ensure great drinking water for Central Ohio. Attendees will learn where Dublin’s water comes from and how to keep it safe.

 

How can we live with Wildlife?

Thursday, Nov. 11
DCRC Talla 2
7-8 P.M.

Míme Migliore, the city’s Nature Education Coordinator, will talk about Dublin’s wildlife. Participants will learn why certain animals are attracted to their yards and how to dissuade, live with, or encourage wildlife.

 

 

Off the Curb! Program

The following is a list of resources for reuse and recycling of various items. Please note that this list is only a partial representation of reuse, recycle and disposal facilities. Inclusion on this list should not be seen as an endorsement by the City of Dublin. You are encouraged to research the compliance status of any business utilized. 

For City of Dublin residential homes, this list represents additional resources to your curbside recycling program.

Aluminum Cans (also see metals)

Capital Area Humane Society
(CAHS receives 100% of the proceeds from this recycling program.) 

Donations can be dropped off at their 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Court location in Hilliard.  Please visit their website for more information at:  http://www.cahs-pets.org/get_involved/Recycle.htm
Appliances (Must be in good working condition.)

Salvation Army

To schedule a pick-up, call 1-800-SA-TRUCK. Also able to drop off goods at local stores. Please refer to their website for more information at http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/arc.nsf

MAP Furniture Banc

Call 614-272-9544 to schedule a free pick-up.  Please visit their website at www.mapfurniturebank.org

Habitat for Humanity (ReStore)

Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts drop off donations at 3140 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43224. To arrange pick-up for larger donations, please call 614-364-7028.  Please refer to their website for further details at http://www.habitatcolumbus.org/biac_donate.asp

Dublin Furniture Banc

Call 614-793-8046 or visit their web site at www.dublinfurniturebanc.org for more information or to schedule a free pick-up. 

Appliances (non-working)

RUMPKE

Dublin residents can dispose of non-Freon appliances with their refuse bulk pick-up collection. 

Arts & Craft Items

Dublin Arts Council

Please call (614) 889-7444 or refer to their website for more information at www.dublinarts.org

Waste Not Center
(Items such as paint, brushes, glue, fabric, pens, markers, foam core, vases, silk flowers, containers, misc.)

Waste Not Center is located at 2830 Fisher Rd, Suite B, Columbus, OH 43204. There are also several drop-off locations around the Central Ohio area and limited pick-up service is available.  Please contact them at 614-278-9445 or visit their website at www.wastenotcenter.org
Baby / Children’s Items

Salvation Army

To schedule a pick-up, call 1-800-SA-TRUCK. Also able to drop off goods at local stores. Please refer to their website for more information at http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/arc.nsf

 

Goodwill

Contact Goodwill Columbus at 614-294-5181 or visit their website at www.goodwillcolumbus.org for donation center locations.

Welcome Warehouse

Welcome Warehouse is located at 6325 Brand Road in Dublin and accepts drop off donations every first and third Saturdays from 9 am – 11 am during August 4th – April 1st.    Please visit their website at www.welcomewarehouse.org

Dublin Furniture Banc

Call 614-793-8046 or visit their web site at www.dublinfurniturebanc.org for more information or to schedule a free pick-up. 

Batteries (used vehicle battery)

Auto Service Centers

Per SWACO, State law bans lead acid batteries from landfill disposal. You can dispose of your lead acid batteries at many auto service centers and places where you purchase auto batteries.
Batteries (used & rechargeable)

Batteries Plus
(Recycling solutions for spent lead acid and NiCd (non-liquid) battery types. Additional services are available upon request for recycling of other battery chemistries, including NiMH (non-liquid) and Li Ion.)

Drop off batteries at their store in Hilliard at 4514 Cemetery Road or call 614-850-8090.  For more information, visit their website at www.batteriesplus.com/t-recycle.aspx
Batteries (rechargeable)

Call2Recycle
(Free recycling of all types of rechargeable batteries for electronic products and cell phones.)

Call2Recycle has collection bins in a several local locations to drop off batteries. Please visit their website at www.rbrc.org/call2recycle 

Bed Linens / Blankets / Towels

MAP Furniture Banc

Call 614-272-9544 to schedule a free pick-up.  Please visit their website at www.mapfurniturebank.org

Welcome Warehouse

Welcome Warehouse is located at 6325 Brand Road in Dublin and accepts drop off donations every first and third Saturdays from 9 am – 11 am during August 4th – April 1st.    Please visit their website at www.welcomewarehouse.org

GoodWill

Contact Goodwill Columbus at 614-294-5181 or visit their website at www.goodwillcolumbus.org for donation center locations.

Ohio Wildlife Center   (towels)
(Please wash towels before donating and in good condition.)

Contact the Ohio Wildlife Center at 614-734-9453 or visit their website for more information at  www.ohiowildlifecenter.org
Bikes

Third Hand Bicycle Co-op

Bikes must be at least in semi-working condition. They also accept individual bike parts.  Please visit their web site for more information at http://www.thirdhand.org/joom
Books

Dublin Library
(including books on CD or
tape, but please no text books or magazines)

Drop offs are accepted at any Columbus Metropolitan Library during regular business hours.  Items are resold through the Friends of the Library program. 
www.columbuslibrary.org

Children’s Close to Home, Dublin
 (children’s books & learning
   games)

Located at 5675 Venture Drive, Dublin, OH 43017. Donations accepted at front desk. Please contact 614-355-8400 with any questions.

Waste Not Center
(books and text books K-12)
 

Waste Not Center is located at 2830 Fisher Rd, Suite B, Columbus, OH 43204. There are also several drop-off locations around the Central Ohio area and limited pick-up service is available.  Please contact them at 614-278-9445 or visit their website at www.wastenotcenter.org
Building Materials (new & used)

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Cabinets (kitchen, bath and storage), ceramic tile, countertops, door hardware, doors, electrical supplies, fixtures, flooring (new carpeting and vinyl), landscaping (bricks and stones), lighting, lumber (without nails), sinks, wall paper and windows. 

Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts drop off donations at 3140 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43224. To arrange pick-up for larger donations, please call 614-364-7028.  Please refer to their website for further details at http://www.habitatcolumbus.org/biac_donate.asp
Cell Phones

Dublin Robotic Booster

Drop off boxes are located in Dublin school buildings.  Donations support Dublin Robotics and LEGO League.

Whole Foods

A collection bin is located at their 3670 Dublin-Granville Rd (St. Rt. 161) store.

Capital Area Humane Society

(CAHS receives $1 for every cell phone received through this recycling program.)

Donations can be dropped off at their 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Court location in Hilliard.  Please visit their website for more information at:  http://www.cahs-pets.org/get_involved/Recycle.htm

 

Batteries Plus

Drop off cell phones at their store in Hilliard at 4514 Cemetery Road or call 614-850-8090.  For more information, visit their website at www.batteriesplus.com/t-recycle.aspx

Columbus Zoo
(cell phones & accessories)

Join the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in its community recycling program based out of My House at Habitat Hollow.  For more information, visit their web site at
www.columbuszoo.org/view_article.aspx?articleId=596
Clothing / Coats / Shoes

Salvation Army

To schedule a pick-up, call 1-800-SA-TRUCK. Also able to drop off goods at local stores. Please refer to their website for more information at http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/arc.nsf

 

Amvets

For pick up dates, please call 1-800-437-8603 or visit their website for more information at
www.amvetsnsf.org/stores.html

Goodwill

Contact Goodwill Columbus at 614-294-5181 or visit their website at www.goodwillcolumbus.org for donation center locations.

 

Kidney Services Inc.

Please call to make a donation at 614-351-2900 between 8am-4pm

Welcome Warehouse
(Only non-dry cleanable clothing please)

Welcome Warehouse is located at 6325 Brand Road in Dublin and accepts drop off donations every first and third Saturdays from 9 am – 11 am during August 4th – April 1st.    Please visit their website at www.welcomewarehouse.org
Computer / Business Equipment

Possitivity Green

Free pickup and recycling of e-waste items.  All materials are safely recycled back into the manufacturing stream.  Guaranteed 100 percent no-landfill policy.  For more information please visit their web site at:  www.possitivity.com

Free Geek
(Computers and accessory equipment)

Free Geek Columbus accepts walk-in donations at their warehouse location at 82 E. 16th Ave.  Please contact 614-360-2182 or visit their website at www.freegeekcolumbus.org/donate

Ohio Computer Recycling
 (Computer and accessory
   equipment)

12 drop-off locations throughout the central Ohio area.  Also provide some pick-up service if needed.   Please visit their web site for more information at www.ohiodropoff.com

Ohio E-Waste Recycling
(Computer and accessory equipment)

Drop off at 2050 E. Williams Road, Columbus, OH
Contact them at 614-209-4471 or visit their web site at www.ohioewaste.com

Goodwill
 (working computers)

Contact Goodwill Columbus at 614-294-5181 or visit their website at www.goodwillcolumbus.org for donation center locations.

Electronics

Ohio E-Waste Recycling
(accepts all electronics) 

The only charge is for televisions and computer monitors and is based on screen size.  Everything else can be dropped off for free.
Drop off at 2050 E. Williams Road, Columbus, OH
Contact them at 614-209-4471 or visit their web site at www.ohioewaste.com
Food & Personal Hygiene items

Dublin Food Pantry

Food donations can be dropped off at the Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge St in Historic Dublin. For more information, please contact 614-889-6590 or www.dublinfoodpantry.org
 
Furniture

MAP Furniture Bank
(bed, mattress, box springs, dresser, sofa, table, chairs,  etc.)

Call 614-272-9544 to schedule a free pick-up.  If drivers are required to go upstairs or downstairs to retrieve items, there is a small fee for major items being those that require 2 people to carry due to their size and/or weight.

Salvation Army

To schedule a pick-up, call 1-800-SA-TRUCK. Also able to drop off goods at local stores. Please refer to their website for more information at http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/arc.nsf

Amvets

For pick up dates, please call 1-800-437-8603 or visit their website for more information at
www.amvetsnsf.org/stores.html

Welcome Warehouse

Visit their website for more information about their Furniture Match program at http://www.welcomewarehouse.org

Dublin Furniture Banc

Call 614-793-8046 or visit their web site at www.dublinfurniturebanc.org for more information or to schedule a free pick-up. 

Glass

SWACO
Clear, Brown, Green & Blue Glass Bottles and Jars in which food products are packaged. Labels do not need to be removed.

Visit their web site for a listing of drop off locations at
www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/DropoffLocations.aspx
Greeting Cards

Waste Not Center
(partnership with St. Judes Ranch for Children where
children use donated used greeting cards to make new recycled cards by removing the front and attaching a new back made with recycled paper.)

You may donate cards by sending them to the address below or by bringing them to the Waste Not Center at 2830 Fisher Rd., Suite B, Columbus, OH 43204 who will send them in bulk every few months or as the supply requires.
St. Judes Ranch for Children
Card Recycling Program
100 St. Jude's Street
Boulder City, NV 89005
Household  Hazardous Waste Items

SWACO (HHW)
Flammables:  Lighter fluid, turpentine, old gasoline, kerosene, oil, gas mixed with oil, paint, thinners, adhesives, polishes, propane, used oil and vehicle batteries
Reactives:   Cyanides, pool chemicals, strong chemicals
Corrosives:  Acid and caustics, drain cleaners, paint strippers, bleach & household cleaners
Toxics:  Fluorescent light bulbs, rat poison, insecticide, lawn chemicals & fertilizers, fire extinguishers, antifreeze, mercury/ni-cad, lithium batteries
Fats / Oil & Grease:  items will be accepted if delivered in a tightly sealed container

PERMANENT HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE LOCATION
1249 Essex Avenue,
Columbus, Ohio  43201

Please refer to their website for their mobile collection schedule at www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/HHW.aspx
Household Items

MAP Furniture Banc

Call 614-272-9544 to schedule a free pick-up.  Please visit their website at www.mapfurniturebank.org

Waste Not Center

Waste Not Center is located at 2830 Fisher Rd, Suite B, Columbus, OH 43204. There are also several drop-off locations around the Central Ohio area and limited pick-up service is available.  Please contact them at 614-278-9445 or visit their website at www.wastenotcenter.org

Welcome Warehouse

Welcome Warehouse is located at 6325 Brand Road in Dublin and accepts drop off donations every first and third Saturdays from 9 am – 11 am during August 4th – April 1st.    Please visit their website at www.welcomewarehouse.org

Salvation Army

To schedule a pick-up, call 1-800-SA-TRUCK. Also able to drop off goods at local stores. Please refer to their website for more information at http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/arc.nsf

Kidney Services Inc.

Please call to make a donation at 614-351-2900 between 8am-4pm

Amvets

For pick up dates, please call 1-800-437-8603 or visit their website for more information at
www.amvetsnsf.org/stores.html

Goodwill

Contact Goodwill Columbus at 614-294-5181 or visit their website at www.goodwillcolumbus.org for donation center locations.

Dublin Furniture Banc

Call 614-793-8046 or visit their web site at www.dublinfurniturebanc.org for more information or to schedule a free pick-up. 

Ink Cartridges

Dublin Robotics
Boosters

Drop off boxes are located in Dublin school buildings.  Donations support Dublin Robotics and LEGO League

Capital Area Humane Society
(CAHS receives a donation for each cartridge.)

Cartridges can be dropped off at their 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Court location Hilliard. There is a collection bin located in the lobby area.   Please visit their website for more information at:  http://www.cahs-pets.org/get_involved/Recycle.htm

Dublin Library

Drop off box at the Dublin Library. 

Light Bulbs

SWACO
(Fluorescent)

Please refer to their website for drop off locations at www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/HHW.aspx

Home Depot
(CFL Bulbs)

All locations – customers can bring in any expired, unbroken CFL bulb, place it in a plastic bag and deposit into the orange CFL collection unit.  Dublin area store is located at 5858 Sawmill Road or visit their website at www.homedepot.com
Media (cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, VCR tapes, books) 

Waste Not Center

Waste Not Center is located at 2830 Fisher Rd, Suite B, Columbus, OH 43204. There are also several drop-off locations around the Central Ohio area and limited pick-up service is available.  Please contact them at 614-278-9445 or visit their website at www.wastenotcenter.org

Dublin Library
(no magazines or text books)

Drop offs are accepted at any Columbus Metropolitan Library during regular business hours.  Items are resold through the Friends of the Library program. 
www.columbuslibrary.org
Medicine

Food & Drug Administration

Disposal by Flushing of Certain Unused Medicines: What You Should Know
http://bit.ly/7iIylQ

 
Metals

SWACO
(Aluminum and Bi-metal Beverage Cans, Steel Food/Tin Cans, Aluminum Foil, Empty Aerosol Cans)

Visit their web site for a listing of drop off locations at
www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/DropoffLocations.aspx

 
Newspaper

Ohio Wildlife Center
(please remove glossy inserts from newspaper)

Contact the Ohio Wildlife Center at 614-734-9453 or visit their website for more information at  www.ohiowildlifecenter.org
Newspaper / Magazines / Office Paper

Waste Not Center partnership
(Newspaper / magazines / office paper)

Through a partnership with Abitibi Bowater Consolidated, an international paper company that uses recycled content in its product, the Center receives income from newspapers, magazines and office paper deposited in “Paper Retriever” bins at the Waste Not Center and at the following Kroger locations:  1630 Morse Rd., 850 S Hamilton Rd., Columbus Square Shopping Center, 2525 Rome-Hilliard Rd., 2161 Eakin Rd., 1375 Chambers Rd., 4485 Refugee Rd.
 

SWACO

Visit their web site for a listing of drop off locations at
www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/DropoffLocations.aspx
Office Supplies

Waste Not Center(paper, pads, notebooks,pens, pencils, folders, envelopes, binders, dividers, bags with business logos)

Waste Not Center is located at 2830 Fisher Rd, Suite B, Columbus, OH 43204. There are also several drop-off locations around the Central Ohio area and limited pick-up service is available.  Please contact them at 614-278-9445 or visit their website at www.wastenotcenter.org

 
Paint

SWACO

Please refer to their website for drop off locations at www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/HHW.aspx
Paper

(see Newspaper, Magazines/Office Paper

 
Pet Supplies

Ohio Wildlife Center
(food bowls, plastic critter keepers w/ lids, etc.)

Contact the Ohio Wildlife Center at 614-734-9453 or visit their website for more information at  www.ohiowildlifecenter.org
Plastic 

SWACO
(All Plastics Bottles #1-7 accepted. )

Visit their web site for a listing of drop off locations at
www.swaco.org/SmartPeople/DropoffLocations.aspx
Plastic Pop Rings

Columbus Zoo
(Plastic Pop Rings are on 6-packs of beverages and will be used in the Habitat Hollow)

Join the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in its community recycling program based out of My House at Habitat Hollow.  For more information, visit their web site at
www.columbuszoo.org/view_article.aspx?articleId=596
Printer Cartridges

See Ink Cartridges

 
Sewing Supplies
 

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s (ODRC)
Sleeping Bags for the Homeless Program (Inmates create and sew sleeping bags for the Ohio’s homeless population from donated material and scrap fabric.) 

ODRC accepts donation of new or gently used fabric and scrap fabric, functional sewing equipment (commercial and non-commercial), sewing supplies including needles, thread, stuffing (i.e. used in pillow), yarn and knitting/crocheting needles.
Donations are accepted at the ODRC Central Office located at 770 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio
Please contact Roni Burkes by phone at  (614)752-1091 or by email at ronette.burkes@odrc.state.oh.us.  Please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov and connect to the Community Service link.
Shoes

Columbus Running Company
(athletic shoes only for re-use)

Shoes can be dropped off at their Dublin store at 6465 Perimeter Drive.  Please contact 614-764-0855 to make a donation or refer to their website at www.columbusrunning.com

City of Dublin
(athletic shoes only for recycling)

The City of Dublin participates in Make a Difference Day recycling athletic shoes the fourth Saturday in October.  Please refer to the City of Dublin’s website for more information at www.dublin.oh.us
Stereo Components
 

Free Geek

Free Geek Columbus accepts walk-in donations at their warehouse location at 82 E. 16th Ave.  Please contact 614-360-2182 or visit their website at www.freegeekcolumbus.org/donate
Tires

Liberty Tires

Per the SWACO website, at this time the only authorized tire disposal facility is Liberty Tires located at 2829 Jackson Pike. Call 614-871-8097 for information.
 
Tools

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts drop off donations Mon – Sat,  9 am- 6 pm.  They are located at 3140 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43224. To arrange pick-up for larger donations, please call 614-364-7028.  Please refer to their website for further details at www.habitatcolumbus.org/biac_donate.asp

 
TVs
(recycling)

Ohio E-Waste Recycling
A charge is based on screen size ($10 & up)

Drop off at 2050 E. Williams Road, Columbus, OH  or contact them at 614-209-4471 or visit their web site at
www.ohioewaste.com

Ohio Computer Recycling
(There is a small per screen inch fee for recycling TVs

12 drop-off locations throughout the central Ohio area.  Also provide some pick-up service if needed.   Please visit their web site for more information at www.ohiodropoff.com
TVs
(working condition)

Map Furniture Bank

Call 614-272-9544 to schedule a free pick-up.  If drivers are required to go upstairs or downstairs to retrieve items, there is a charge of $5 for each "major item," with a minimum charge of $10. "Major items" are those that require 2 people to carry due to their size and/or weight.

Volunteers of America

Drop-off locations at 3620 Indianola or 5640 West Broad Street in Columbus.  Please call 888-604-7064 for more information or visit their web site at www.voa.org
Vehicles

Habitat for Humanity
(Cars for Homes Program)

Donate a car, truck, boat, RV or other vehicle to Habitat's Cars for HomesTM vehicle donation program by calling 1-877-277-4344 or visiting http://www.carsforhomes.org.

http://www.habitatcolumbus.org/donate.asp

Salvation Army
(In working condition, accepts boat on a trailer, car, motorcycle, truck) 

To donate your vehicle, call 1-888-999-ARMY (2769) or refer to their website at www.salvationarmyusa.org.

Goodwill (car)

Contact Goodwill Columbus at 614-294-5181 or visit their website at www.goodwillcolumbus.org for donation center locations.


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