You may be surprised to learn that recycling at Warren Wilson goes way beyond our campus community. WWC set up one of the first drop off centers in Buncombe county in 1988, and the first drop off center in Swannanoa. But we didn't do it without any help. On this page you'll find many recycling resources that will further educate you and help you educate others. Recycling is a massive industry in the United States and it doesn't really get the attention it deserves. We urge you to check out the sites below and get involved with recycling and recycling education.
P2Pays.org and the Recycle Guys
P2pays.org is a comprehensive website dealing with recycling and greening issues throughout North Carolina. At this site you can find out everything from how to recycle at home to what local businesses recycle and much much more. The North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance (DPPEA) is also responsible for the Recycle Guys campaign. This is a program designed to educate children about the benefits of recycling and encouraging kids to recycle at home. The program has enjoyed great success so far. Even our own WWC Recycling crew members have been going to local elementary and pre-schools with the Recycle Guys campaign to help promote recycling. Check out the site and learn more about recycling in North Carolina than you ever hope to imagine.
P2pays.org
Curbside Management In Asheville
An Employee of Curbside Management
For those of you who are off campus students or faculty at WWC, this site may be of some interest for you. Here you will find the Recycling pick up schedule for all of Asheville, Black Mountain, Fletcher, Hendersonville and Weaverville. You can also find out what Curbside will and will not recycle. You'll also be able to find out where local drop off centers are. Curbside also posts bulletins concerning bad weather and special holiday conditions.
Curbside Management
Alternative Waste Management Solutions, Inc.
Computer Purgatory
Want to recycle the piece of junk you're looking at this web page with? Check out this link to find out how much this company will pay for your used computer parts. They also recycle other electronics.
Alternative Waste
Waste Reduction Partners
So That's What Happened to Old Schafer
The WRP Mission: To work for a sustainable economy, healthy environment, and a better quality of life by helping WNC businesses, industries, institutions, and government entities reduce waste and utilize natural resources efficiently. Waste Reduction Partners is an available for contract recycler. That means they are an on site waste management team. The great thing is, they do it for no cost to business that have outstanding recycling records in the region. Go to this link to find out what current projects they are working on. WRP is a great influence for environmental change and sustainability among local businesses.
Waste Reduction Partners
Carolina Recycling Association
The CRA is one of the leading organizations in recycling in North and South Carolina. It acts as a unifying body for most the major recyclers in the two states. It also provides comprehensive information concerning current recycling events. Also, if you become a member you can shop their online store for everything from composting supplies to CRA hats and sweatshirts!
Carolina Recycling Association
National Recycling Coalition
The NRC site is chock full of information concerning recycling on a national level. Find out about Nike's re-use a shoe program and other major corporations recycling habits. You can also access information about recycling statistics in the US. This is a great place to visit if you have any doubt that recycling actually works. Show it to your friends who claim that recycling doesn't actually do anything. Or just mess around and learn about how climate effects recycling.
National Recycling Coalition