Changes to Recycling in Johnston co!!!

Discussion in 'Discussion Group' started by Straitlover, May 25, 2011.

  1. Straitlover

    Straitlover Well-Known Member

    http://www.johnstonnc.com/recycling/reclearn.cfm#convsites

    Haven't been around much (mother's sick), so I don't know if this was discussed. New rules for recycling at the convenience centers went into effect in April. You don't have to separate anymore, plus they added lots of stuff to the list. Now I don't have to take my food cans, boxes, etc to the Sam's Club parking lot recycling station. Yay!!!

    Reminder: you don't have to have a decal to use the recycling facilities.
     
  2. elims

    elims Well-Known Member

    So ... you don't need a permit anymore? If I'm reading the webpage correctly .. I can take my recyclables over to the 'Convenience Center' over on Barber Mill Rd .. I don't need to separate .. and I don't need a permit anymore?
     
  3. schmal69

    schmal69 Member

    I wonder how much water goes down the drain to clean all the food debris off these bottles, containers, etc?
     
  4. ZUMBAbyMARIE

    ZUMBAbyMARIE Well-Known Member

    Who takes old paint?
     
  5. rrgreennc

    rrgreennc Well-Known Member

    A permit has never been required in order to dispose of recyclable materials. Permit is only for required for waste.
     
  6. elims

    elims Well-Known Member

    Ohh, I always thought you needed the permit to even get on the property! Wow, I mis-understood from the start! Thanks for the clarification!
     
  7. ServerSnapper

    ServerSnapper Well-Known Member

    Trash bags......
     
  8. Gomer Pyle

    Gomer Pyle Well-Known Member

    The county has HAZMAT collections periodically. There was one in April, not that that helps you much now.

    http://www.johnstonnc.com/files/utils/HHW_FAQS.pdf

    So if it's latex just dry it out completely and chuck it in the trash. Lowes sells a product that is supposed to be faster than "sand, soil or kitty litter" but I haven't tried it.
     
  9. ZUMBAbyMARIE

    ZUMBAbyMARIE Well-Known Member

    Thanks. I plan on cleaning out the garage this weekend.
     
  10. Straitlover

    Straitlover Well-Known Member

    Don't know. I rinse my stuff off before I take it there. I would rinse it even if it went in the regular trash (repel bugs, smells), so it's not like I waste extra water.
     
  11. scbuff

    scbuff Well-Known Member

    I just don't understand this new policy. Doesn't it cost more money for somebody to seperate the trash and all associated tasks than to already have it sorted out by the people who take it to the center in the first place...
     
  12. ForeverFaithful

    ForeverFaithful Well-Known Member

    Anyone know where we can take an old propane tank? It is not useable any more and we need to get rid of it, but just have not known where to take it.
     
  13. tassy

    tassy Well-Known Member

    I had the same question and after I asked around I was told to call Lee's (that delivers the propane, I think they operate out of the gas station on Main St.), at the time Lee's said they were taking them, but they were charging a $5 fee per grill-sized ( 20 lb?) tank. The fee is because they were going to have to pay another company to come haul them away.
     
    Last edited: May 30, 2011
  14. BuzzMyMonkey

    BuzzMyMonkey Well-Known Member

    well what size?? If its grill size just exchange w/ a full one and that company will deal w/ it whether its lowes or home depot.
     
  15. ForeverFaithful

    ForeverFaithful Well-Known Member

    It is bigger than grill size. It is one of those that sits by the side of the house that one may use for a gas fireplace. One of those tall skinny ones.
     
  16. Gomer Pyle

    Gomer Pyle Well-Known Member

    I can't think of a reason a gas cylinder can't go to the dump IF it's empty- it's only steel and brass. If you have a current relationship with a gas company you could call them for help. If not, I would call the Johnston County Solid Waste Division at 919-938-4750 or ask the fire department.

    http://www.johnstonnc.com/recycling/
     
  17. Straitlover

    Straitlover Well-Known Member

    Will the scrap metal place not take the tank? I know there's a place on Old Garner Rd.
     

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