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WHERE TO RECYCLE ON ST. CROIX |
| ONLINE RECYCLING |
Consumer Reports® Greener Choices
Earth 911: empowering the public with community-specific resources to improve quality of life.
EPA: Recycle on the Go: starting a recycling program in a public place.
HP Recycles: computer hardware, batteries, toner/ink
Resource Recycling
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| ONLINE GREEN PRODUCTS |
Amazing Recycled Products architectural & landscaping products, plastic park furnishings, containers, gifts, etc.
Conservatree recycled office papers & stationery
EcoMall natural, organic, healthy earth-friendly companies & products
EcoPaper natural fiber papers [banana, coffee, tobacco]
Gaiam recycled & organic products
Green Field Paper Co. recycled, handmade, hemp & tree free papers
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Idea Art recycled specialty papers
Kasper Organics organic cotton & hemp clothing
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How to Make Compost, a Composting Guide
Journey to Forever Organic Gardening home composting
Kids Garden "Composting to a Healthier Garden," how to teach kids to recycle and enjoy the benefits of a healthier environment
Master Composter home composting info
USDA-NRCS home composting info
U.S. EPA Composting Site
VegWeb Compost Guide composting fundamentals
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Seventh Generation's NonToxic Times Newsletter
National Recycling Coalition's 26th Annual Conference & Expo, Sept. 16-19, 2007, Denver, CO
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Green Playbook how to develop green buildings, green communities & green infrastructure
Healthy Environments Indoor air quality, allergy control
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
U.S.DOE Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
UVI Cooperative Extension Healthy Homes Program
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The Virgin Islands Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. (VI RC&D), St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA) & the Recycling Association of the Virgin Islands (RAVI) St. Croix chapter are compiling information on where / how to recycle or to purchase recycled, reused / reusable or biodegradable products on St. Croix.
| Aluminum Cans & Non-Ferrous Metals Recycling |
- EZ Recycling, Centerline Road, Anna's Hope [next to Public Works] (340) 778-0100; cruzanwolf@yahoo.com
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| Books, Clothing &/or Household Items Recycling** |
- Animal Shelter Flea Market, Orange Grove (340) 692-5355
- Boys & Girls Club, Christiansted & Hannah's Rest (340) 772-3110
- Bethlehem Homeless Shelter, Territorial Court, (340) 778-1227
- Florence Williams Public Library, King Street, Christiansted, (340) 773-5715 (accepts used books & magazines in good condition)
- Grigg Home for the Aged, Kingshill (340) 778-0708
- Izabellies, Children's & Maternity Consignment store, 4A Orange Grove, (340) 690-6599
- Project Help, Sunny Isle (340) 773-1819
- Salvation Army, Estate Whim (340) 773-6162
- Undercover Books & Gifts, Gallows Bay (340) 719-1567
- Women's Coalition, East Street, Christiansted (340) 773-9272
**Items should be clean & in working order!**
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| Car & Truck Battery Recycling |
- EZ Recycling, Centerline Road, Anna's Hope [next to Public Works] (340) 778-0100; cruzanwolf@yahoo.com
- H&H Tire & Battery, Centerline Road, Sion Farm (340) 778-5962
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| Cardboard Recycling |
- Cost-U-Less, Sion Farm, St. Croix (340) 719-444
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| Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling** |
- V.I. Waste Management Authority, Sunshine Mall, (340) 773-4489
**batteries, computer parts, TVs, etc.**
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| Glass Recycling |
not available at this time |
| Old Newspapers |
- Animal Shelter, Clifton Hill (340) 778-1650
- Country Day School, 51 Concordia (340) 778-1974
- Dr. Duke Deller, Veterinarian, Hannah's Rest (340) 772-4781
- Island Animal Clinic, 5 Corners, Estate Princesse (340) 773-3106
- Progressive Veterinary Hospital, Gallows Bay (340) 719-7387 or Princesse (340) 773-1256
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| Packing Materials** |
- Jan Mitchell, Hess Rd., Castle Coakley (340) 778-0100
- Mail Boxes Etc., Sunny Isle (340) 719-5131
**bubble wrap, peanuts, popcorn**
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| Plant Pots |
- Botanical Garden, Estate St. George (340) 692-2874
- Cruzan Gardens, Calquohoun (340) 778-0700
- Garden Spot, Estate Richmond (340) 773-7010
- St. Croix Environmental Association, Gallows Bay (340) 773-1989
- V.I. Waste Management Authority Greenhouse Program, Lower Love (340) 778-7657
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| Plastics Recycling |
not available at this time |
| Printer Ink / Toner Recycling |
- Ink Drop, Peter's Rest, St. Croix (340) 778-3767
- Office Max, Sunny Isle, St. Croix (340) 778-6708
- Refill Plus, 38 Strand Street [Caravelle Arcade], Christiansted (340) 719-6001
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| Used Motor Oil Recycling |
- V.I. Waste Management Authority, Centerline Road, Anna's Hope (340) 773-4489
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| WHERE TO PURCHASE RECYCLED / EARTH-FRIENDLY GOODS ON ST. CROIX |
| Biodegradable Cleaners |
- Cost-U-Less, Centerline Road, Sion Farm (340) 719-4442
- Health Concious, Castle Coakely (340) 778-6610
- Go Green, Flag Drive, Gallows Bay (340) 719-3783 (also carry energy & water efficiency products, solar water heaters & water purification systems)
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| Organic Foods & Personal Care Products |
- Adventist Book Center, Castle Coakely (340) 778-7743
- Cost-U-Less, Centerline Road, Sion Farm (340) 719-4442
- Health Concious, Castle Coakely (340) 778-6610
- Pastry Hut, Queen Mary Highway, Carlton Gardens, (340) 772-2465
- Plaza Xtra, Centerline Road, Sion Farm (340) 778-6240 & Queen Mary Highway, Mount Pleasant (340) 719-1870
- Pueblo, Queen Mary Highway, LaReine (340) 778-0584 & North Shore Road, Orange Grove (340) 773-0118
- Schooner Bay Market, 1 Estate Mt Welcome, (340) 773-3232
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| Recycled Paper Products |
- Cost-U-Less, Sion Farm, St. Croix (340) 719-4442
- Office Max, Sunny Isle, St. Croix (340) 778-6708
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 Join our grassroots effort to promote recycling in St. Croix!
RAVI - St. Croix Chapter meetings are held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Florence Williams Library in Christiansted on the second Tuesday of every month. Call the V.I. RC&D Office at 340-692-9632 x5 for more information on the RAVI - St. Croix Chapter or email stxra@usvircd.org. |
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