CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO EXPANDS RECYCLING EFFORTS
FOR PUBLIC
The
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announces today the expansion of
their Community Recycling Program, a recycling service the Zoo offers to the
public.
In
addition to accepting EPS foam (also known as Styrofoam), the Zoo will now
collect electronics, aluminum and scrap metals. “The Zoo has developed
an invaluable community partnership with ACME Recycling Industries and ARI
Electronics. ACME has generously donated a large 20 yard collection receptacle
which they retrofitted to accept the four different commodities- electronics,
scrap metal, aluminum and EPS foam,” says Joe Montisano, Zoo CEO.
“Over
2 million tons of electronic waste is disposed of each year, making it one of
the fastest growing contributors to our waste stream. Unfortunately, less than
twenty percent is actually recycled. |
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It is imperative e-waste be disposed of
correctly since harmful components such as lead and mercury contained within
electronics are toxic to the environment. In addition to keeping e-waste out
of the landfill, recycling electronics conserves valuable resources so raw
materials aren’t necessary in the making of new products,”
Montisano went on to say.
Electronics
accepted will include computers, copiers, faxes, cell phones, DVD/VCR players,
stereo systems, etc. Metals such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass,
copper, lead, insulated wires, electric motors and household appliances will
also be some of the materials now accepted. The location will be near the
entrance to the Rainforest Pavilion.
Start
saving your electronics and metals now so you can drop them off at the Central
Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Please see our website for more
information.
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The Central Florida
Zoo & Botanical Gardens is a 116-acre private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and to engaging and educating ourguests by sharing knowledge and celebrating our natural world.
3755 NW
Highway 17-92, Sanford, FL 32771 407-323-4450 www.centralfloridazoo.org
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