Recycling Resources
- When at church, use the recycling cans in Thomson Hall for glass, plastic and cans
- Call 311 to request a recycling bin for your home or perhaps request another one if yours runneth over
- The City will soon be soliciting RFPs for curbside recycling as the current contract will expire shortly. Let a representative of the Little Rock Sustainability Commission (LRSC) know of any changes that you would like to see in the program.
- Become involved with an organization that promotes recycling and waste reduction:
- Composting in your backyard is easy and beneficial and the UA Cooperative Extension Service has some great resources on how to get started
- Bring your batteries to church on first Sundays or take them to Radio Shack for recycling; take power tool batteries to Home Depot
- Now recycle your compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs at the church on First Sundays
- Remember to take in your reusable bags when you shop
- To close the loop on recycling and to ensure there will be markets for all that we want to recycle, make sure to choose products with recycled content
Update on City Recycling Program
Currently the City of Little Rock household recycling program takes most plastic bottles as well as glass,
paper, and cardboard. The rule of thumb is the neck of the plastic container should be smaller than the base. Whole Foods has a recycling bin for #5 plastic. These are generally tub-like containers used for yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. That bin is on the plaza in front of the store on the right hand side as you face the store. The UUCLR
Terracycle program also takes the plastic tubs (see article above).
A new household recycling program is being implemented, the target date for
beginning is April 1st. The new trash cans are being distributed now. That program will considerably expand the range of plastic materials
accepted including most plastic containers of whatever type. The new program will differ from the old in several other respects. A wheeled, lidded container (about 2/3 the size of the garbage containers) will be provided.
Curbside pick up will be once every two weeks. Glass, more paper and cardboard products, and some metallic items will be accepted.
There will be a lot of publicity when the new program is implemented, including complete lists of items accepted. The list of items will also be permanently embossed on the lids of the new containers.
Most of us are probably aware of the yard waste pick-up in Little Rock but may not think of the recycling aspects. This organic material is converted into mulch and compost and is made available to the public at less cost than is charged for those kinds of things by the various retail outlets around town. The mulch and compost can be obtained in any quantity at the city facility at 10801 Ironton Cut-Off, and large amounts (truckloads) can be delivered. Be sure to call ahead to (501)888-5806 to find out the exact procedures for the amount you want.
The UUCLR Recycling Committee encourages you to participate in all the recycling programs in Central Arkansas as well as our church program for electronics, batteries and ink cartridges on the first Sunday each month.
