Church

The Recycle City church gets into the spirit of recycling by holding regular used clothing and toy drives. Members contribute clothing and toys they no longer use, and the Recycling Committee delivers those items to families in need.

Potholes

They wear out tires and can throw the wheels out of alignment, resulting in faster wear and reducing gas mileage.

On the Road

Drive smoothly—Fast starts use up to 50 percent more gas than easy starts. Accelerating slowly from a full stop not only saves gas, but keeps tires from wearing out. Driving smoothly saves gas and lowers toxic emissions.

On the Road

Don't idle or rev the engine—Idling, or letting the engine run while you are stopped for a long time, wastes gas. Revving the engine, or pushing on the gas pedal when the car is stopped, wastes gas and increases engine wear.

Home Kitchen and Bathroom Supplies

There are some items found in kitchens and bathrooms that are dangerous if they are just thrown away with the regular garbage. These items can damage the environment and injure plant and animal life.

• Ammonia cleaners
• Hair straightener solutions
• Chlorine bleach
• Liquid medicine
• Cuticle remover
• Lye
• Hair remover
• Needles and syringes
• Disinfectants
• Oven cleaners
• Drain openers
• Prescription medicine
• Hair permanent solutions
• Rubbing alcohol
• Tub, tile, shower cleaners

Your local waste management agency has information on how to properly dispose of these items. Learn more about safer alternatives to some household products by visiting the Savemors' house next to the school!