{"id":2190,"date":"2026-01-20T18:10:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/?page_id=2190"},"modified":"2026-01-20T18:10:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:10:52","slug":"what-we-accept","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/services-and-facilities\/charm\/what-we-accept\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Accept at CHaRM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n        #myVideo_mp4{\n        position: absolute; z-index: -99; width: 100%; height: 100%;top:0;left:0;\n    }\n    banner-image-1 iframe,\n    banner-1 iframe{\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n    }\n    .banner-1.full-block .mob-banner-sect.high-content-arrow {\n\t\tpadding:64% 0 0 0 !important;\n\t}\n    .banner-1.full-block .mob-banner-sect.high-content-arrow .banner-txt-1 {\n\t\ttop: 10%;\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"banner-1 full-block large-banner child-page  \">\n        <div class=\"mob-banner-sect high-content-arrow lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;background-repeat: no-repeat;\n    background-size: cover;height:auto;padding:56.25% 0 0 0;\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/what-we-accept_banner.png)\">\n            <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                                                <h1>What We Accept at the Eco-Cycle CHaRM<\/h1>\n                                <h3>Get an in-depth look at CHaRM&#8217;s material guidelines\u2014what we accept, what to look out for, and more!<\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner-image-1 banner-image-mobile lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;\"\n              data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/what-we-accept_banner.png)\">\n\n                     \n        \n<script>\n  \/\/ 2. 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The API will call this function when the video player is ready.\n  function onPlayerReady(event) {\n     event.target.mute();\n    event.target.playVideo();\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                             <h1>What We Accept at the Eco-Cycle CHaRM<\/h1>\n                        <h3>Get an in-depth look at CHaRM&#8217;s material guidelines\u2014what we accept, what to look out for, and more!<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner-image-1 banner-image-desktop lazyload\"  style=\"background-image:inherit;\"\n              data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/what-we-accept_banner.png)\">\n                <div class=\"banner-txt-1\">\n                                                            <h1>What We Accept at the Eco-Cycle CHaRM<\/h1>\n                        <h3>Get an in-depth look at CHaRM&#8217;s material guidelines\u2014what we accept, what to look out for, and more!<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sidebar-text-block-sec\" style=\"margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:0px;\n     padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-sm-3 sidebar-left \">\n                <aside id=\"secondary\" class=\"widget-area\">\n                                        <div class= \"sidebar_menu_ar\" style=\"\"> \n                                        <\/div>            \n                <\/aside>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-9  arrow-bullet-list-blue \">\n                <section class=\"section-sidbar-block-pd   sidebar-page-main-column  inner-first  inner-page shift alternating-img-block\">\n                    <h2>Material Guidelines<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/services-and-facilities\/charm\/\">Eco-Cycle \/City of Boulder Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM)<\/a> currently diverts twenty-five (and counting!) categories of hard-to-recycle materials from the landfill. We are always striving to expand the materials list for the benefit of the community.<\/p>\n<p>See the drop-down menu below for specific information regarding which items you can bring to CHaRM, how to prevent contamination (items that don&#8217;t belong in the bin), as well as the cost to recycle. <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">Click here to download or print the CHaRM Fee Chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Materials Accepted at the Eco-Cycle CHaRM<\/h2>\n<p>Click on a heading to view details for that item.<\/p> \n\n                <\/section>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"scrap-through-freon\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#scrap-through-freon-2\" data-parent=\"#scrap-through-freon\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Scrap Metal<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"scrap-through-freon-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CHaRM defines scrap metal as items that are at least 50 percent metal by weight and contain no refrigerants.\u00a0This includes microwaves (remove the glass plate, which isn&#8217;t recyclable), ovens, stoves, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, barbecues, and water heaters. <strong>NOTE: CHaRM is not able to accept pressurized vessels, such as tanks of any kind, even if empty<\/strong>\u2014this includes helium tanks, propane tanks, and water expansion tanks. Additionally,<strong> items that are gas powered (such as lawn mowers) must be drained of oil and gas <\/strong>ahead of your visit.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#scrap-through-freon-3\" data-parent=\"#scrap-through-freon\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Small Plastic Appliances<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"scrap-through-freon-3\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p>CHaRM divides small appliances by type into <strong>two categories <\/strong>that define the way they are recycled. <\/p>\n<p><strong style=\", sans-serif;font-size: 13px;color: initial\">Corded items that are 50% metal or more are categorized as scrap metal<\/strong><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size: 13px;color: initial\">, such as toasters, toaster ovens, microwaves, etc. <\/span><strong style=\", sans-serif;font-size: 13px;color: initial\">See &#8220;Scrap Metal&#8221; listing for more information. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\", sans-serif;font-size: 13px;color: initial\">Items with a cord that are mostly plastic by weight or contain an internal battery must be processed through our e-waste partner, Blue Star Recyclers.<\/strong><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size: 13px;color: initial\"> These include electric toothbrushes, vacuum cleaners, electric razors, coffee makers, etc. <\/span><strong style=\", sans-serif;font-size: 13px;color: initial\">See &#8220;Electronics&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Small Plastic Appliances&#8221; for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#scrap-through-freon-4\" data-parent=\"#scrap-through-freon\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Refrigerant Appliances<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"scrap-through-freon-4\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Refrigerant devices include refrigerators, freezers, AC units, and dehumidifiers that contain any type of refrigerant. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion   \" id=\"electronics-nested\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#electronics-nested-2\" data-parent=\"#electronics-nested\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Electronics<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"electronics-nested-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n\t\t\n            \t\t\t\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                            <\/div>\n            \n                                        <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"sub-electronics-nested-2\">\n                    \n                    <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-electronics-nested-1-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-electronics-nested-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Computers, Mobile Phones &amp; Tablets<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-electronics-nested-1-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/span><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Includes computer towers (CPUs), laptops, all-in-one computers, tablets, and all kinds of mobile phones. These electronics have a higher material value than other kinds, so it is not necessary to assess an item fee.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                        <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-electronics-nested-2-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-electronics-nested-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Displays, Monitors &amp; TVs<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-electronics-nested-2-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a>\u00a0<br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CRT TVs &amp; Monitors: <\/strong><br \/>Includes CRT (not flat-screen) TVs, CRT monitors, and rear-projection or console TVs. <strong>NOTE:<\/strong> CRT TVs\/Monitors with broken glass incur a $1 fee per pound, as broken CRT glass is classified by the EPA as hazardous waste, and therefore it requires extra handling and documentation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flat-Screen TVs &amp; Monitors<\/strong>: <br \/>Includes flat-screen TVs and monitors (including LCD, LED, and plasma screens).<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-electronics-nested-3-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-electronics-nested-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Printers &amp; Misc. Electronics<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-electronics-nested-3-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">Includes printers, computer mice, keyboards, radios, stereos, fax machines, and audio speakers. <\/span><strong style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">CHaRM can recycle vacuums but is not able to recycle vacuum bags, or glass components (such as coffee pots, blender carafes, etc.), or items containing food\/liquid residue, or items containing biohazards.<\/span><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-electronics-nested-4-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-electronics-nested-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Small Plastic Appliances<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-electronics-nested-4-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Includes <span style=\"color: initial;, sans-serif\">primarily plastic appliances such as coffee makers, hair dryers, etc<\/span>. <strong style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">CHaRM is not able to recycle vacuum bags, glass components (such as coffee pots, blender carafes, etc.), items containing food\/liquid residue, or items containing biohazards.<\/span><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-electronics-nested-5-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-electronics-nested-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Certified Data Destruction<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-electronics-nested-5-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All data-bearing devices are treated with great care at CHaRM and all data is secured. If you require documentation of \u201cdata destruction,\u201d we offer a certified service that provides a formal \u201cCertificate of Destruction.\u201d Please email <a href=\"mailto:recycle@ecocycle.org\">recycle@ecocycle.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        \n                <\/div>\n                                    \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"media-through-panels\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#media-through-panels-2\" data-parent=\"#media-through-panels\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Media<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"media-through-panels-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Includes CDs and CD-ROMs, DVDs, VHS tapes, Blu-ray discs, cassette tapes, microfilm, and floppy discs.\u00a0<strong>NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong>Please remove all media cases ahead of your visit, as these are not accepted for recycling.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#media-through-panels-3\" data-parent=\"#media-through-panels\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Printer Cartridges<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"media-through-panels-3\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Intake of printer cartridges now occurs at the electronics register. CHaRM is only able to accept inkjet and laser-jet cartridges\u2014no toner bottles, please. <strong>CHaRM recycles printers as well\u2014see &#8220;Printers &amp; Misc. Electronics&#8221; under &#8220;Electronics.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#media-through-panels-4\" data-parent=\"#media-through-panels\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Cables &amp; Wire<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"media-through-panels-4\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Includes extension cords, electrical cords, computer and phone chargers, etc. <strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Please use separate bin for string\/holiday lights.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#media-through-panels-5\" data-parent=\"#media-through-panels\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Smoke Detectors<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"media-through-panels-5\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CHaRM accepts any type of smoke detector.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#media-through-panels-6\" data-parent=\"#media-through-panels\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Solar Panels<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"media-through-panels-6\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CHaRM accepts large household solar panels and smaller solar items for recycling. Solar items that are in good working condition should first be offered as a reuse donation to Resource Central. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"plastic-trinity\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#plastic-trinity-2\" data-parent=\"#plastic-trinity\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Plastic Bags &amp; Other Film Plastics<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"plastic-trinity-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The term &#8220;film plastic&#8221; covers <a href=\"https:\/\/recycle.trex.com\/view\/educate#materials1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a broad range of flexible\/soft-plastic products made from pure polyethylene<\/a> (often labeled #2 HDPE or #4 LDPE). <strong>Items should:<\/strong><br \/><strong><br \/>&#8211; be clean and dry<br \/>&#8211; have large labels, stickers, and tape removed to the best of your ability<br \/>&#8211; generally allow for a finger to be poked through them<br \/>&#8211; and tear with a ruffled edge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;poke test&#8221; and the &#8220;rip test&#8221; can often help determine whether a given film plastic item is the right kind that CHaRM can recycle. Commonly accepted items include plastic shopping and newspaper bags, bubble wrap, bubble mailer envelopes that are plastic only, product overwrap (such as what paper towels or a flat of beverages are packaged with), zip-top bags designed for home use, dry-cleaning bags, and shrink wrap.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE: CHaRM is not able to recycle<\/strong>:<br \/>&#8211; six-pack rings<br \/>&#8211; produce nets<br \/>&#8211; bubble mailers with attached paper (usually orange)<br \/>&#8211; bubble mailers with metallic\/Mylar components (usually silver)<br \/>&#8211; stand-up pouches from prepackaged foods (such as nuts)<br \/>&#8211; zip-top bags from prepackaged foods (such as sliced cheese and grapes)<br \/>&#8211; frozen food bags and ice packs (even empty)<br \/>&#8211; meat packaging<br \/>&#8211; PPE (such as gloves)<br \/>&#8211; pet food bags<br \/>&#8211; mulch and soil bags<br \/>&#8211; bird seed bags<br \/>&#8211; foam packing peanuts<br \/>&#8211; or any items with hard plastic or other materials attached.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#plastic-trinity-3\" data-parent=\"#plastic-trinity\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Rigid White Foam<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"plastic-trinity-3\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO ITEM FEE UP TO 1 CUBIC YARD*<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Expanded polystyrene (EPS) may or may not have a #6 stamped on it, and comes in all thicknesses and shapes, but should always:\u00a0<br \/>&#8211; have a visibly round-beaded structure<br \/>&#8211; be quite rigid<br \/>&#8211; and break easily under pressure.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CHaRM is not able to accept:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; foam with shipping labels, tape, or other materials still attached<br \/>&#8211; foam that is wet or dirty<br \/>&#8211; foam that is not <strong>completely<\/strong> white<br \/>&#8211; packing peanuts of any kind<br \/>&#8211; hot-tub foam<br \/>&#8211; construction foam<br \/>&#8211; food-grade foam such as drinking cups, \u201cto-go\u201d containers\/clamshells, meat trays, etc.<br \/>&#8211; or polyethylene foam (this lookalike material will appear spongy and feel squishy to the touch; if sheets are less than 1\/4&#8243; in thickness, they can go with Plastic Bags &amp; Other Film Plastics\u2014see above).<strong>* <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Regular drop-offs of block foam in quantities greater than 1 cubic yard (roughly the amount that can be fit into the bed of a pickup truck) incurs an item fee of $10\/cu yd.\u00a0<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#plastic-trinity-4\" data-parent=\"#plastic-trinity\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Large #2 &amp; #5 Plastics<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"plastic-trinity-4\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <span style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/span><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Items must:<br \/>&#8211; be made of #2 HDPE or #5 PP only<br \/>&#8211; be less than 3 feet in length in every direction (please cut down to size ahead of your visit if necessary)<br \/>&#8211; and have all non-plastic parts removed (with the exception of bucket handles).<br \/><\/strong><br \/><strong>Commonly accepted items include all-plastic kiddie pools, lawn chairs, trash cans, buckets, laundry baskets, and milk crates. Accepted items are often hollow, featuring a visible seam where two molded halves were joined.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> <strong>CHaRM is not able to recycle<\/strong>:<br \/>&#8211; media cases<br \/>&#8211; PVC piping<br \/>&#8211; hoses<br \/>&#8211; insulated coolers<br \/>&#8211; most toys (unless as described above)<br \/>&#8211; or insulated cups\/water bottles.<\/p>\n<p>Reusable items such as milk crates and buckets are encouraged to be offered first as a donation to our neighbor, Resource Central.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"mattress-through-shred\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#mattress-through-shred-2\" data-parent=\"#mattress-through-shred\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Mattresses, Box Springs &amp; Mattress Toppers<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"mattress-through-shred-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> YES<br \/><strong>ITEM FEES:<\/strong> YES<\/p>\n<p>Mattresses and box springs are each charged per unit. Box springs that have two or more pieces are charged proportionally as multiple units. CHaRM also accepts foam mattress toppers for a fee per unit. <strong>NOTE: CHaRM is not able to recycle bed products that are moldy or contain bed bugs.<\/strong><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#mattress-through-shred-3\" data-parent=\"#mattress-through-shred\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Books<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"mattress-through-shred-3\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE: <\/strong>YES<br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> NO ITEM FEE UP TO ONE PALLET*<\/p>\n<p>Commonly accepted items include hardbound and paperback books, computer and office manuals, spiral-bound books, encyclopedias, etc. <strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Spiral-bound notebooks and phone books should be placed in single-stream recycling.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>*Email <a href=\"mailto:charm@ecocycle.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charm@ecocycle.org<\/a> to arrange for drop-off or pickup of a pallet or more of books for reuse\/recycling.<\/p><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#mattress-through-shred-4\" data-parent=\"#mattress-through-shred\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Paper Shredding<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"mattress-through-shred-4\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> YES<br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> YES<\/p>\n<p>Includes loose office paper, folders, and envelopes\u2014staples and paper clips OK. <strong>NOTE:<\/strong> CHaRM is not able to shred three-ring binders, bags, or cardboard boxes (but cardboard boxes and paper bags can go in the Single Stream collection).<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion   \" id=\"ceramics-and-concrete\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ceramics-and-concrete-2\" data-parent=\"#ceramics-and-concrete\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Ceramics &amp; Concrete<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"ceramics-and-concrete-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n\t\t\n            \t\t\t\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                            <\/div>\n            \n                                        <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"sub-ceramics-and-concrete-2\">\n                    \n                    <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-ceramics-and-concrete-1-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-ceramics-and-concrete-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Toilets, Sinks &amp; Urinals<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-ceramics-and-concrete-1-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Save on Item Cost by REMOVING Fixtures First:<\/strong><br \/>Includes toilets, sinks, and urinals that have all fixtures removed (defined as having ZERO non-porcelain materials attached).<\/p>\n<p><strong>WITH Fixtures: <\/strong><br \/>Toilets, sinks, and urinals that are still intact (defined as having fixtures attached that are not made of porcelain, such as hardware, toilet seats, etc.) have a higher recycling cost because of the labor for staff to dismantle the item before it can be recycled.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Items must be free of all biohazards to be accepted for recycling.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                        <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-ceramics-and-concrete-2-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-ceramics-and-concrete-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Ceramics<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-ceramics-and-concrete-2-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Includes porcelain and ceramic with no other materials attached. Bulk ceramics must be weighed on-site by the electronics team. Please position bulk ceramics at the very back of your vehicle to facilitate unloading.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        <div class=\"panel\">\n                        <div class=\"card-header\">\n                            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sub-ceramics-and-concrete-3-2\" data-parent=\"#sub-ceramics-and-concrete-2\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                                <button>Concrete<\/button>\n                            <\/h5>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"sub-ceramics-and-concrete-3-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a>Concrete must be hardened and free of rocks. Bulk concrete must be weighed on-site by the electronics team. Please position bulk concrete at the very back of your vehicle ahead of your visit to facilitate unloading.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                <\/div>\n                                    \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"bikes-through-glassware\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#bikes-through-glassware-2\" data-parent=\"#bikes-through-glassware\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Bikes &amp; Parts<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"bikes-through-glassware-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Includes whole bikes as well as most parts: seats, pedals, handlebars, wheel rims, baskets, pannier racks, and bike trailers.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#bikes-through-glassware-3\" data-parent=\"#bikes-through-glassware\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Bike Tires or Tubes<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"bikes-through-glassware-3\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES\u2014PER TIRE\/TUBE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>CHaRM is not able to recycle automotive tires or any type of tire aside from those made for bicycles.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#bikes-through-glassware-4\" data-parent=\"#bikes-through-glassware\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Fire Extinguishers<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"bikes-through-glassware-4\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES\u2014PER UNIT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All sizes and conditions OK. No small aerosolized extinguishers, please. These can be taken to a hazardous materials facility.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#bikes-through-glassware-5\" data-parent=\"#bikes-through-glassware\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Reusable Clothing &amp; Shoes<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"bikes-through-glassware-5\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong style=\", sans-serif;color: initial\">ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reusable (and clean) clothing and shoes<\/strong> are welcome at CHaRM. We partner with a local thrift store to keep donated items that are in good condition in use within our community. Please tie together shoes when possible. All drop-offs must be bagged.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#bikes-through-glassware-6\" data-parent=\"#bikes-through-glassware\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Glassware<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"bikes-through-glassware-6\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Includes drinking glasses and other glass tableware such as plates and bowls (no Pyrex or ceramics), everyday glass housewares such as glass awards\/trophies and vases, glass air fresheners, and glass candle holders. <strong>NOTE: CHaRM  is not able to accept <\/strong>mirrors\/mirrored glass, lightbulbs, laboratory glass, microwave dishes, Pyrex, or oven-safe glass cookware. <strong>See separate bin for dropping off ceramics.<\/strong><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.accordion-content mark{\n    background-color: transparent;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"veg-oil-thru-cardboard\">\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#veg-oil-thru-cardboard-2\" data-parent=\"#veg-oil-thru-cardboard\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Vegetable Oil<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"veg-oil-thru-cardboard-2\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">NO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CHaRM can accept only residential quantities of vegetable-based cooking oils (such as canola, peanut, corn, olive, and sesame) that are liquid at room temperature. Customers must be able to pour the vessel into our tank. Please do not leave containers. The oil may be used or not used\u2014either is OK. <strong>NOTE: CHaRM is not able to accept for recycling<\/strong> motor oil, or any oil used for purposes other than cooking.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#veg-oil-thru-cardboard-3\" data-parent=\"#veg-oil-thru-cardboard\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Compost<\/button>\n            <\/h5>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"veg-oil-thru-cardboard-3\" class=\"card-body collapse\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n                <p><strong>FACILITY FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES<\/a><br \/><strong>ITEM FEE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/charm-fee-chart\/\">YES\u2014ASSESSED BY VOLUME<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Includes food waste such as meat, bones, and produce. <strong>No shredded paper is accepted for drop-off at the Eco-Cycle CHaRM.<\/strong> Learn more about what CHaRM does not accept in compost collection from our guidelines poster <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/resources\/guidelines-poster-dirty-dozen-of-compost\/\">The Dirty Dozen of Compost<\/a>. <strong>Note: CHaRM is unable to accept yard waste drop-offs<\/strong>\u2014customers are encouraged to take yard waste to Western Disposal&#8217;s drop-off center nearby. <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\">\n        <div class=\"card-header\">\n            <h5 data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#veg-oil-thru-cardboard-4\" data-parent=\"#veg-oil-thru-cardboard\" class=\"collapsed\">\n                <button>Single-Stream &#8220;Curbside&#8221; 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