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Not Just About Recycling.................................................................Page 3Did You Know?........................................................................................ 4Just For Kids!............................................................................................. 5Alluring Ladybugs.................................................................................... 6Composting - It’s Easy!........................................................................... 7Clean With Household Products............................................................ 8Uses For Hydrogen Peroxide and Dryer Sheets..................................... 9Safe Homemade Cleaner Recipes................................................... 10-11Lightbulbs That Save You Money.......................................................... 12All About Alternative Energy................................................................. 13Habitat Homes = Sustainability............................................................ 14ReStore: Donate, Shop, Save, and Build a Home.............................. 15Recycle Electronics!........................................................................ 16-17Leave No Trace....................................................................................... 18Save Energy, Save $$.............................................................................. 19Even Businesses Can Go Green.......................................................... 20Recycling Made Easy With Binnie...................................................... 21Recycling Binnie Locations............................................................. 22-23Beaver County Recycling Index.................................................... 24-25Garfield County Recycling Index................................................. 26-27Iron County Recycling Index......................................................... 28-31Kane County Recycling Index....................................................... 32-33Washington County Recycling Index........................................... 34-39

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Concept: Tracy SahleenDesign: Tracie McFarlinContent: Tracie McFarlin (unless otherwise noted)Recycling index: Southern Utah Recycling CoalitionPrinting: Steamroller Copies

It’s not just about recycling!Just about everyone knows about recycling. But saving the environment isn’t just about recycling. It’s also about creatively keeping useful objects out of the landfill! When you look at a used object, what do you see? Do you see the object as it is or as it could be? With a little creativity, even something as plain as a wooden

pallet can serve a new purpose and stay out of the landfill. Wooden pallets are just about everywhere. We see them holding boxes or used on forklifts. Pallets can be turned into shoe stands, beds, or even a fun backyard clubhouse for the kids! Even used potato chip bags can be restyled into a trendy purse. Have you lost one earring from a pair of pierced earrings? Use the extra earring as a push-pin to hold a note or photo on a cork-board. With a little creativity and some work, almost anything can be turned into something of use. ♻

Special thanks to:• Dixie State College• Dr. Cheri Crenshaw• Kirby Cook

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Did you know? Just for kids!Can you find all 14 words in this word search? Words are spelled forward, backward, diagonal, up, and down.

How to make a bird feeder out of a pine coneAsk your mom if it’s okay before doing this!What you’ll need:• A large pine cone• A long piece of string or yarn• Peanut butter• Margarine• Bird seed1) Tie a long piece of string or yarn around the top of the pine cone.2) Mix 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of margarine.

3) Spread the peanut butter and margarine mixture onto the pine cone.4) Pour some bird seed into a shallow dish and roll the pine-cone in it.5) Put the bird seed-covered pine cone in the freezer for about an hour (or until it’s firm).6) Hang your pine cone bird feeder outside on a tree!

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• Everything plugged into the wall is constantly using electricity - even if it’s not turned on! Save power by unplugging your toaster, cell phone charger, hair dryers, and other electronics when you’re not using them.• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah accepts donations of old fabric - even stained things with holes that no one wants to wear. They take the rags to the Salt Lake area, sell them by the pound, and use the proceeds to fund their local community programs.• Sometimes it’s cheaper to hire a professional to fix something in your house than to do it yourself. The website www.DIYOrNot.com will help estimate how much it will cost to do it yourself or to hire a professional.• Birds and other wildlife can get caught in plastic 6-pack can holders and die. Protect wildlife by using scissors to cut the rings in 6-pack plastic can holders before you throw them out.• You can use leftover parts of pumpkins as fertilizer!• Making new paper from recycled paper instead of from trees produces 73% less air pollutants and uses 61% less water.• Over watering can damage your plants and make them more susceptible to disease and pests.• Non-recycled plastic bags can

take 20 to 1,000 years to break down. Recycle your plastic bags in Washington County Recycling Binnies!• Washing your car at an automated car wash uses less water and less time than washing your car in your driveway.• Most banks now offer online bill paying services. Paying bills online saves paper and money on postage!• Recycled aluminum foil is produced with 1/20th of the energy needed to produce regular foil.• Every year about $600 worth of food for a family of 4 ends up in the landfill.• If every household in the United States used one roll of 100% recycled paper towels, we would save 1.4 million trees, 3.7 million cubic feet of landfill space, 526 million gallons of water, and prevent 89,400 pounds of pollution.• Leaving your car at home just 2 days per week reduces greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 1,600 pounds per year - and saves you money at the gas station!• Water evaporates 4 - 8 times faster during the day, so water your yard in early morning or late evening.• Turn down your thermostat when you’re not home. You’ll save energy and money on your utility bill! ♻


Alluring Ladybugs By Angela Quayle, Horticulturist Everyone who’s anyone loves ladybugs. With good reason, I say! Ladybugs are natural predators of pesky insects in your garden, namely aphids. They will also eat mealy bug and scale. Encouraging ladybugs to be present in your garden is easy. Plant flowers that attract ladybugs like sweet alyssum, cosmos, calendula, cilantro and dill. Have water available to ladybugs. Cup-shaped flowers and plants with large leaves that catch dew are great for ladybugs. Avoid using pesticides. That’s right! Quit spraying poison all over the place! Even when you are targeting a pest with a pesticide, you are messing with the ecosystem of your garden. When you eliminate a predator’s food, the predator is going elsewhere to eat. No aphids equals no ladybugs. If you find that you have an aphid population, chances are that there are ladybugs present in your garden keeping that population in check. If it seems the aphid population is really high, buy some ladybugs and release them into your garden.

Yes, some will fly away. But many will stick around to devour aphids and lay eggs in the process. Ladybug larvae are voracious aphid eaters. Make sure you know what ladybug larvae look like so you don’t accidently rid your garden of them. They are kind of strange-looking and if you don’t know what they are, you’ll wonder what

kind of crocodile caterpillar is in your garden. Now that you have the down-low on ladybugs, get out there and make sure your garden is ladybug friendly! Ladybugs are available at The Backyard Gardens and Gifts early spring

through fall. Stop by and pick up a container so you can help Mother Nature keep a handle on those aphids. While you’re at The Backyard, pick up a copy of The Backyard Buzz. It’s a seasonal newsletter full of info and a schedule of classes to help you learn how to garden organically and grow green. See you in The Backyard! ♻

1335 S. Dixie DriveSt. George, UT 84770435-628-8004

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Composting - it’s easy!Composting is an easy way for any household to manage waste and make amazing organic fertilizer. It’s the most basic form of recycling! Composting happens when organic matter decomposes. The actual composting is a reaction between carbon, nitrogen, and water. It’s a very natural process. Composting turns organic material into a dark, rich substance. This substance, called compost or humus, is an amazing fertilizer for your soil! This substance makes your soil easier to work and less likely to erode. It also decreases soil run-off and promotes healthy root systems. Composting can help cut down on the amount of trash your household needs hauled away All of your yard waste (branches, clippings, grass), most of your food waste, and even newspaper can all be composted! Technically, anything that was once alive can be composted, but some things should be composted by professionals (like dairy products, dog and cat feces, fatty food, and diseased plants) because they can attract pests or spread disease. You can compost non-dairy and non-meat kitchen leftovers yourself without professional help.

Begin a compost pile by buying a compost bin (Lowe’s in St. George sells a great tumbling composter for about $90). You can also build your own compost bin, but buying a bin is much easier and can be more cost-effective than building one. After your composting system is set up, composting doesn’t cost any money. All you do to maintain your compost is contribute household garbage! Make sure you put your composting pile in a place that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Here are some common compost issues with simple solutions: • Strong smell: This is a signal that your compost needs more air. Turn the pile to increase air circulation. If your pile is very wet, add some dry materials.• Pile is damp, but won’t generate heat: This is a signal that your compost either needs more nitrogen or is too wet. Add grass clippings or fertilizer to increase nitrogen. If your pile is wet, add dry materials or allow the pile to dry.• Pile is dry and not composting: Just add water.• Ammonia-like smell: Your pile has too much nitrogen. Add sawdust or other substances high in carbon and turn the pile. ♻


Clean with household products!The average American home uses about 25 gallons of toxic chemicals every year. Most of these chemicals are poured right down the drain, where they can contaminate surface and ground water. Toxic cleaning chemicals can make children, adults, and pets sick - or even kill them. Do your part by using cleaning products made from non-toxic household substances!

Unlikely, safe cleaning products

• Baking soda - Baking soda is a gentle non-abrasive cleaner. Sprinkle some on a damp sponge or cloth and use it to clean kitchen counter tops, sinks, bathtubs, ovens, and fiberglass. Add 1 cup of baking soda per load of laundry to eliminate perspiration orders and neutralize many chemical smells.• Washing soda - Washing soda cuts grease, cleans petroleum oil, removes wax and lipstick, and neutralizers odors. It’s far safer than commercial solvents, but wear gloves when you use it because it’s caustic. Don’t use it on fiberglass, aluminum, or waxed floors - unless you want to remove the wax!• White vinegar and lemon juice - Because they’re acidic, white vinegar and lemon juice will neutralize scale from hard water, eat away tarnish, and remove dirt

from wood surfaces.• Detergent vs. soap - Detergents clean just as well as soap without ever leaving soap scum. Buy a biodegradable detergent without perfumes.• Borax - Use it for laundry soap. It also cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, and cleans wallpaper, painted walls, and floors.• Cornstarch - Use it to clean windows, polish furniture, and shampoo carpets and rugs.• Salt - Salt is an inexpensive natural cleaner and deodorizer. It’s useful for removing stains and for cleaning pans and many other items.• Club soda - Good for removing grease from counter tops, removing stains, and cleaning glass. Also use it as an upholstery

Hydrogen peroxide, dryer sheetsHydrogen peroxide is considered the world’s safest all-natural effective surface sanitizer. You can literally watch it work! How to use hydrogen peroxide to clean/disinfect/bleach/sanitize/deodorize almost anything: Counter tops, mirrors, windows, moldy lawn chairs, basement walls: Spray hydrogen peroxide on it and wipe it off. Shower walls, tiles, moldy plant leaves: Spray hydrogen peroxide on it and leave it on. Wash it off or scrub it off later. Garbage cans, empty aquariums, empty hamster cages: Pour some hydrogen peroxide in the bottom, spray the sides with hydrogen peroxide, and let it sit. Yellowed plastic, infected fingers, earrings, fruit, vegetables: Soak it in hydrogen peroxide. Let your toothbrush soak in a cup of hydrogen peroxide to keep it free of germs. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour hydrogen peroxide on the board to kill salmonella and other bacteria. Pour half a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in your bath to help get rid of boils, fungus, and other skin infections. Use hydrogen peroxide to clean your mirrors. There’s no smearing! BE CAREFUL WITH METAL THINGS - contact with hydrogen peroxide will tend to make metal

rust faster. Too strong a solution of hydrogen peroxide can do real harm to living things (people, animals, plants, skin, fur, fruit, vegetables, sprouting seeds). Please find out the appropriate level of dilution to use when dealing with people, animals, and plants.

Dryer sheets are good for places besides in the dryer! Try these tips:• Dissolve soap scum on shower doors by cleaning the door with a dryer sheet.• Clean off baked-on foods from a cooking pan: Put a dryer sheet in a pan, fill the pan with water, and let it sit overnight. Clean the pan with a sponge in the morning. The anti-static agent in the dryer sheet weakens the bond between the food and the pan.• Eliminate odors in wastebaskets by placing a dryer sheet at the bottom of the wastebasket.• Collect cat hair by rubbing the hair-covered area with a dryer sheet. The sheet will magnetically attract all the loose hairs.• Wipe Venetian blinds with a dryer sheet to eliminate static electricity and prevent dust from resettling.• A dryer sheet will chase ants away if you lay one down near them. It will also repel mice and bees. ♻


Safe homemade cleaner recipesMAKE SURE TO KEEP ALL HOMEMADE FORMULAS WELL-LABLED AND OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

All-purpose cleaner

• 1/2 cup vinegar• 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 tbsp borax)• 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water

Mix ingredients, store and keep.Use with a microfiber cloth.Good for water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, and mirrors.

Bathroom mold cleaner

• 1 part hydrogen peroxide (3%)• 2 parts water

Mix and put in a spray bottle. Spray on areas with mold. Wait at least 1 hour, then rinse.You can also use full-strength vinegar or 1 part bleach to 10 parts water.

Oven cleaner

• 3/4 cup baking soda• 1/4 cup salt• 1/4 cup water

Mix into a thick paste. Moisten oven surface with a sponge and water. Spread the paste throughout the oven interior and let it sit overnight. Remove with a spatula and wipe clean.

Outdoor window cleaner

• 2-3 tbsp dishwasher detergent• 1 tbsp JetDri

Mix ingredients with 1/2 bucket of water. Spray and wash. No drying necessary.

Dry carpet shampoo

• 1/2 cup cornstarch• 2 cups baking soda• 1 tbsp ground cloves• 4-5 crumbled bay leaves (find them with the herbs at the grocery store)

Mix ingredients. Shake into carpet, let sit for an hour, vacuum up.

“Soft scrub” for tubs and sinks

• 2 cups baking soda• 4 tsp vegetable glycerin• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap (it’s made from vegetable oil, not animal oil)• 5 drops antibacterial essential oil (optional, for scent)

Toilet cleaner

• 1/4 cup baking soda• 1 cup vinegar

Mix ingredients. Pour into toilet. Let sit, then scrub.

Or sprinkle some baking soda and lemon juice into your toilet and walk away, return and scrub with toilet brush.

For more, visit the USU County Extension website: http://extension.usu.edu/washington


All about alternative energyLightbulbs that save you moneyHave you seen the round, flat-ended lightbulbs or twisted, spiral-looking lightbulbs at the store? These strange little lightbulbs can save you money! Round, flat-ended lightbulbs are called Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). These lightbulbs can last over 10 years and are unbreakable! LED bulbs don’t have a filament inside like a normal lightbulb does. Instead, their light comes from the movement of electrons inside the bulb. LED bulbs produce almost no heat, so you can safely use them in flammable environments. They also light up instantly, even in extreme cold! Unlike fluorescent bulbs, LED bulbs have no mercury in them, so you can throw them right into the garbage. LED bulbs cost a little more than regular lightbulbs, but over time you’ll save up to 90% by buying LED bulbs instead of regular bulbs. This is because they hardly ever need replacing and use much less energy than other bulbs. The twisted, spiral-looking lightbulbs are called Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs). While they’re less efficient than LED bulbs, they save you energy and money compared to regular lightbulbs.

A CFL bulb doesn’t have a filament either. A CFL bulb becomes bright when a small electric current passes through its tubing, interacting with chemicals inside the tube and its inner coating. A CFL bulb is more expensive than a regular lightbulb, but it uses 2/3 less energy and lasts 10 times longer. So, the CFL bulb is actually saving you 75% to 80% over the

cost of a regular lightbulb. CFL bulbs have a short warm-up period before they reach full brightness, which is why they can look a little dim when you first turn them on. CFLs are best used in fixtures that are left on for 15 minutes or more because turning them on and off frequently shortens the life of the bulb. All CFL bulbs are not alike. Some CFL bulbs

aren’t suitable for dimmers, fans, 3-way switches, or timers. Read the package when you buy a CFL so you can be sure you’re buying the right bulb for the right fixture. Because CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, the bulbs should be recycled. If a bulb is broken, take extreme care cleaning it up! Learn more about CFL clean-up and disposal at http://www.energystar.gov. ♻

Alternative energy is a term that lots of people use. But do you know what it means? “Alternative energy” means energy that comes from natural sources. Solar power, wind power, and ethanol fuel are all forms of alternative energy. Almost everyone pays a bill each month for the electricity their household uses. If you don’t like paying for electricity, you can use alternative energy sources to make your own. With the right equipment, wind or the sun can power your home. You’ll be able to lower your electricity bill or eliminate it completely. If your alternative energy system produces more electricity than your household uses, the electric company may buy the extra electricity you generate! That’s right - instead of paying the electric company, they may pay you. Wouldn’t that be nice? You can even get a tax credit from the federal government for installing a wind turbine or solar energy system at your home. One way to generate alternative energy is to install a wind turbine on your house. A wind turbine looks a little like a windmill. The turbine is mounted on the roof of your home. When the wind blows through

the turbine, the turbine rotates. The rotation of the turbine creates electricity that’s compatible with your home’s electrical system. Solar energy can be generated two ways. One way is by buying and installing a special solar-powered water heater. If your current water heater is powered by natural gas, a solar-powered water heater can also lower your natural gas bill. The most common way of generating solar energy is by installing solar panels on the roof of your home. When the sun shines on the solar panels, the sunlight is converted directly into electricity. It’s that simple! The federal government has tax credits specifically for people who install wind turbines, solar-powered water heaters, or solar panels on their home. Installing alternative energy systems can be expensive, but the money you’ll save over time can more than pay for the equipment. To learn about your alternative energy options, contact your utility company. You can also call Alternative Power Systems, Inc. in Cedar City at 435-586-9107. Alternative energy tax credits have special rules and regulations. To learn about alternative energy tax credits, visit http://1.usa.gov/cVBnKr. ♻


Habitat Homes = SustainabilityHabitat for Humanity defines sustainability as green building, or “building houses in a way that lessens detrimental impact on the natural environment.” Core components to this definition include: 1) Reduce waste, re-use, recycle 2) Reduce long-term energy consumption of the house 3) Healthy indoor air quality and healthier, more durable building products 4) Water efficiency 5) Wise site management In 2008 Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah completed its first Energy Star home. This affiliate is committed to protecting our environment while providing an efficient, well-built, affordable home. Energy Star homes are at least 15% more energy-efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code.

Qualified Energy Star homes can include a variety of energy-efficient features, like effective insulation, high-performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment and qualified lighting and appliances. Building an Energy Star home can save Habitat families at least $300 per year in utility bills. Our affiliate takes pride in knowing that these homes will be more durable, healthier and of greater quality to Habitat homeowners. Energy Star homes generate less pollution and ensure a truly affordable home for our partner families as energy prices continue to rise. We invite the community to participate in exploring and improving sustainable housing in our community. ♻ Michelle Hill Executive Director

ReStore: donate, shop, save...

Homeowners, contractors, businesses: Don’t throw out reusable items when you remodel! Donate them to the Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah ReStore! Everything you donate is tax-deductible. We’ll give you a receipt for your donation and we’ll will even send a truck to pick up large items. We accept donations of:• Appliances (less than 8 years old and in perfect working condition)• Furniture (in resellable, great condition)• Bath, plumbing, heating and cooling• Doors and windows• Kitchen cabinets and counter tops • Lights, fans and electrical supplies• Paint and flooring• Lawn and garden

• Home decor• Tools and hardware• And more! Everything at the ReStore is donated. We accept donations during store hours. Come shop at the ReStore! All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah.There’s no sales tax and everything costs at least 50% less than it would at other home improvement stores. Come visit the ReStore in person or online! We’re located at 267 East 1400 South, St. George. Call us at 435-628-4041. Our website is www.StGeorgeReStore.com. We’re on Facebook at facebook.com/SWURestore and on Twitter @SWUtahReStore.

Every dollar you spend at the ReStore saves 1.9 pounds of reusable items from the landfill. ♻

...and help build a home


Recycle electronics!By Virgin Valley Recycling We all have them: those old computers, printers, laptops - you know, the ones sitting in the back of the closet or in the garage collecting dust and taking up space. Did you know that those obsolete pieces of equipment can and should be recycled? Electronics recycling is very similar to the traditional recycling of metal, paper and plastic. Recycling these electronic pieces is very important, mainly because of the rising problems caused by e-waste. Virgin Valley Recycling makes recycling electronics easy. Virgin Valley Recycling cares about the world we live in and is driven to help safeguard the environment by keeping electronic waste out of landfills.

People tend to just dump cell phones, computer, printers and other electronic devices into the landfill. This creates environmental problems. Most of the electronic devices we use on a daily basis have high levels of toxic materials like cadmium, barium, lead and mercury that have dire consequences to the environment. These dangerous elements can leak into the soil and reach our water supply and food chain to create dire health problems. By practicing electronic recycling, you will be able to do your bit to keep the environment green for future generations. Unfortunately, it’s estimated that a large portion of e-waste ends up overseas in third world countries where it creates health and

environmental issues there. Virgin Valley Recycling’s mission is to be a responsible steward of the e-waste that is collected. By re-using or de-manufacturing, Virgin Valley Recycling flows collected materials back into the useful stream and keeps these materials out of the environment. If parts are not reusable and not considered hazardous, Virgin Valley Recycling dismantles and separates them into plastics and metals, which are given to the appropriate vendors for further smelting and shredding. Each piece of equipment donated to Virgin Valley Recycling is tracked as it is either disposed of, disassembled, remanufactured, remarketed or destroyed.

With each piece of computer or technology equipment received, Virgin Valley Recycling removes all labels and identifying marks that have anything to do with the donating company or individual. All data needing to be removed is deleted using procedures and guidelines set down throughout the industry that complies with the U.S. Department of Defense erasure standards. While the amount of e-waste is growing, the means of properly disposing and recycling of the items are available to you. It is important that we each do our part to prevent damage to our environment. Together, we can make a difference. ♻

• Computers• Monitors• Cell phones• Cordless phones• Videocassette recorders• DVD players• Cable equipment• Circuit boards• Servers• Printers• Most other electronic items

Large appliances are not accepted.

There is a nominal fee for turning in CRT Monitors to Virgin Valley for recycling. Please call to check for the current fees on these items.

We can be reached at 435-705-8827.

Virgin Valley Recycling handles all forms of electronic technology:

ElEctronics drop off for Virgin VallEy rEcycling is aVailablE at

526 S. Commerce #102 - Hurricane, Utah


Leave no trace!Southern Utah offers beautiful camping opportunities unlike any other in the world. Do your part to preserve our environment for future generations of campers by leaving no trace when you camp! “Leave no trace” means that the place you camp at should look the same when you leave it as it did when you first got there. Follow these tips to “leave no trace” next time you camp! Dispose of waste properly: If you brought it to the campsite with you, take it with you when you leave. It’s that simple. Inspect your campsite for trash or spilled foods. Take all trash, leftover food, and litter with you when you leave. Leave what you find: If it was at your campsite when you got there, don’t take it home with you! Leave rocks, plants, and other natural structures as you found them. Preserve the past by not touching historic artifacts. Don’t build

structures, dig trenches, or build furniture in the wilderness. Minimize campfire impacts: Campfires can leave lasting impacts on the environment. If you’re at a place where fires are allowed, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires. Cook with a lightweight stove and enjoy a candle lantern for light. Make sure you keep campfires small! Only use sticks from the ground that you can break by hand. Burn all of your wood and coals to ash, put out your campfire completely, and then scatter your ashes after they’ve cooled. Respect wildlife: Observe wildlife from a distance - do not follow or approach them. Don’t ever feed the animals! Feeding wildlife damages their health, changes their natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators. Store your food and trash securely - this will keep the animals and your food safe at the same time. And make sure you always have control of your pets. If you don’t know if you’ll be able to control your pet at all times, then leave your pet at home. Remember: We can all make a difference. ♻

Save energy, save $Making your home more energy-efficient doesn’t just save you money on your utility bills. You can also get rebates from your utility company and tax credits from the government! Questar Gas Company, which services most of Washington County, offers residential and business customers who install energy-efficient appliances rebates ranging from $50 to $750 dollars, depending on the appliance. After you get your rebate, you’ll continue saving money by having lower utility bills. You can learn more about Questar Gas Company rebates at www.thermwise.com. The federal government offers tax credits for people who install energy-efficient appliances. Tax credits are better than tax deductions because tax credits reduce your federal tax liability dollar-for-dollar. Tax deductions lower your tax liability by percentage. You can receive a tax credit for installing qualifying heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units; insulation; water heaters; windows and doors; solar panels and more. To learn more about tax credits for energy-efficient appliances, visit www.energystar.gov. Weatherizing your home can also

lower your utility bills by allowing your home to consume less energy. Weatherizing your home means making your home resistant to hot and cold weather by reducing air leakage. This is done by adding insulation, adjusting windows, adjusting doors and more. A weatherized home uses less energy and has lower utility bills, and is healthier and safer than a non-weatherized home. Weatherized homes also help eliminate hot and cold spots in your home, control indoor humidity, and can even ease symptoms of allergies and asthma. Even if you rent your home rather than own it, weatherizing your home can still save you money by lowering your utility bills. You can learn about weatherization by contacting your utility company. If your income is low, don’t worry - you can still get your home weatherized. The U.S. Department of Energy has a Weatherization Assistance Program especially for low-income households. The Weatherization Assistance Program uses the most advanced technologies available to weatherize your home. To learn more about the program, visit http://1.usa.gov/c6bWFy. ♻


Recycling made easy with Binnie!By Washington County Solid Waste Recycling Program Don’t throw away your metal cans, paper, plastic, or glass! Recycle them with the Washington County Solid Waste Recycling Program! The Recycling Program has 45 “Binnie” (recycling bin) locations in the Washington County area. Proceeds from recycling items go to the city or town the items were recycled in. Residents of Washington County recycled over 2.6 million pounds of material and raised over $72,500 dollars in the Binnie Program in 2010! Here’s what you can recycle in Binnies:• Paper: Newspaper, office paper, junk mail, phone books, catalogues, magazines, cereal boxes, gray and white board boxes. Please bag shredded paper in a grocery sack. Please don’t put contaminated paper in Binnies. Make sure your paper is free from food, drink, oil, paint, and grease.• Plastic: Plastic bottles and containers with a ♻ logo (#1, #2,

#3, #4, #5, #6, or #7). This includes small, narrow, and wide-mouth plastics. We also accept firm plastic like grocery bags and newspaper covers. Please rinse out food and drink containers before putting them in a Binnie. Lids on plastic containers are fine. Please compact all plastic bottles to save room in the Binnie.• Glass: Green, brown, clear, blue, and red glass bottles. Please rinse out beverages from bottles. Remove metal lids and put them in the Binnie marked for metals. • Metals: Any food or beverage can, any metals that fit through the opening on the Binnie, lids from glass bottles, and tin, aluminum, and steel cans. Please rinse all food and beverage from the can before recycling. Labels on cans are fine. Here’s what you can’t recycle in Binnies:• Corrugated cardboard• Paper towels• Napkins• Tissues• Pizza boxes• Styrofoam• Vases• Window panes• Drinking glasses• Auto windshields• Full or unopened cans

Even businesses can go greenTo the casual observer, it may seem difficult for businesses to go green. But a business going green doesn’t have to be as hard as you might think. Businesses can use less energy by weatherizing their facilities. They can also use less energy and get rebates or tax credits by installing energy-efficient appliances, including air conditioning, heating, and even roofing. Businesses can also recycle paper, plastic, glass and metal. It doesn’t matter if the recycled material comes from manufacturing or not - just recycling employees’ lunch containers makes a difference. Any electronics used by businesses should be recycled. Too many businesses throw used electronics in the trash. These electronics then damage the environment. Throwing away electronics can also compromise the security and privacy of a business - many used electronics still have extractable data. Businesses can also donate reusable items to thrift stores. There are some businesses, of

course, that find it more difficult to be environmentally friendly. How could a company that prints PVC banners and paper products go green? A local company has figured that out. Steamroller Copies and Design to Print uses specialized inks and materials that help preserve the environment’s ecological balance. They don’t use products that contaminate or deplete natural resources. Every year, millions of vinyl

banners are thrown in the trash, where they take an average of 500 to 700 years to degrade in our landfills. The people at Steamroller Copies and Design to Print know that’s a

problem. So Steamroller Copies and Design to Print prints their vinyl banners on a biodegradable material. When these banners are exposed to landfill conditions (darkness, high heat and moisture, lack of oxygen), the banners attract microbes that break the PVC down in just 3 to 5 years. With some creative thinking, any business can do their part to help preserve the environment. ♻


Binnie locations continued from previous page.

Springdale: Proceeds support improvement projects for the River Walk Trail.• Dirt lot: Lion’s Blvd. past Community Center

St. George: Proceeds support improvement projects through Leisure Services.• Dixie Regional I: Emergency parking• Dixie Regional II: 300 E 600 S• Albertson’s: Off of Sunset• Reuse Center: Brigham Road• Boulevard Home Furnishings: Parking lot• Bloomington Park: Man o’ War• Ancestor Square: Parking lot by Painted Pony restaurant• Dixie State College: DXATC parking lot• Harmons: Parking lot behind Maverik• Smith’s: On St. George Blvd..• Wynngate Hotel: Hotel off of Bloomington exit on I-15• Summit Athletic Club: Off of River Road• County Administration Building: 197 East Tabernacle

Toquerville: Proceeds support growth and improvements of the town park.• Post office: Behind fence

Virgin: Proceeds support local community enhancement projects.• Kolob dumpsites: North of dumpsters• Park: Tennis courts (northwest corner)

Washington City: Proceeds support projects through the Parks and Recreation Department.• Rec Center: North side of parking lot• Coral Canyon: Next to Holiday Inn Express• Landfill: 325 N Landfill Road• Green Springs: Golf Course Parking

Other Binnie Locations:Cedar City:• Cedar Middle School: Across from aquatic center• Canyon View Middle School: Across from school in parking lot• Home Depot: Southeast parking lot• Smith’s: 633 South Main Street• Frontier Homestead: 635 North Main Street ♻

Washington County Binnie Locations:

Apple Valley: Proceeds used toward the creation of a town park.• Fire Station - burn area

Central/Brookside: Proceeds support the Northwest Fire District• Dixie Deer Station - Collection station

Dammeron Valley: Proceeds fund community enhancement projects.• Mail boxes - community center

Diamond Valley:Proceeds fund community enhancement projects.• Mail boxes - off of main entrance

Enterprise: Proceeds support projects through the Parks and Recreation department.• Post Office - 14 Main Street

Hurricane: Proceeds support Little League and Hurricane Peach Days Festival.• 400 South 700 West: Dirt lot• 780 N 200 West: Rodeo grounds• Diamond Ranch Academy: Girls’ campus• 3420 W Parkside: Fire station

Ivins: Proceeds support the no-kill animal

shelter.• Coyote Gulch: Northwest corner• City Offices: Parking lot• Pond Park: Red Mountain Elementary

La Verkin: Proceeds fund La Verkin’s Tree City USA participation.• Elementary School: Binnie for paper only• Farmer’s Market: South side of parking lot

Leeds/Silver Reef: Proceeds support community enhancement projects.• Town Park: Behind Town Hall

New Harmony: Proceeds support public parks.• 400 E/Cemetery: 3-way intersection

Rockville: Proceeds support Historical Committee projects.• Center Street: Left-hand side of road

Santa Clara: Proceeds support Santa Clara’s Swiss Days Festival.• Canyon View Drive: Tennis Courts• Gubler Park: Southeast corner parking lot• Arrowhead Elementary: Arrowhead trailBinnie locations continued on next page.


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ountyBeaver County

Beaver CountyBeaver County hauls its waste to Iron County.Iron County Landfill Contact Person:Jaren Scott.....................................................................................435-865-7015

ClothingBlue Door Thrift..........................................................................435-527-1500

15 North Center Street, ElsinoreCatholic Thrift Shoppe...............................................................435-865-9674

86 East Center Street, Cedar CityDeseret Industries (Cedar City)................................................435-586-3337

535 South 110 West, Cedar CityDeseret Industries (Richfield)....................................................435-896-4494

700 South Main Street, RichfieldGarfield Memorial Healthcare Thrift Store............................435-676-8996

65 North Main Street, Panguitch

CompostingIron County Landfill..................................................................435-865-7015

3127 N. Iron Springs Road, Cedar City

Deconstruction MaterialsHabitat For Humanity of Southwest Utah ReStore............. 435-628-4041

267 East 1400 South, St. Georgewww.stgeorgerestore.com/

Call for pick-up information.

ElectronicsVirgin Valley Recycling..............................................................435-705-8827

www.virginvalleyrecycling.com526 S. Commerce, Suite 102, Hurricane

Washington County Landfill................................................... 435-673-2813 www.wcsw.org/electronic/

330 N. Landfill Road, Washington CityWashington County Landfill accepts anything powered by a battery or a cord.Non-residents can drop off electronics to be recycled for a fee per pound. Please call ahead for non-residential fees.

Motor OilFor drop-off locations:Utah Department of Environmental Quality................................................

www.UsedOil.utah.gov/UsedOilCollectionCenters.htmScroll to the center of the page and click on “Garfield County.”

If your business isn’t listed here and you think it should be, e-mail [email protected].


Garfield

County

Garfield County

Garfield CountyGarfield County Landfill Contact Person:Brian Bremner.............................................................................435-644-5089

ClothingBlue Door Thrift..........................................................................435-527-1500

15 North Center Street, ElsinoreDeseret Industries.......................................................................435-896-4494

700 South Main Street, Richfield Garfield Memorial Healthcare Thrift Store............................435-676-8996

65 North Main Street, Panguitch






www.UsedOil.utah.gov/UsedOilCollectionCenters.htmScroll to the center of the page and click on “Garfield County.”



Iron County

Iron County

Iron CountyIron County Landfill Contact Person:Jaren Scott.....................................................................................435-865-7015

AppliancesMake sure you drain the Freon before recycling your appliance!Iron County Landfill..................................................................435-865-7015


CardboardPlease break down all boxes. No styrofoam!Pure Recycling............................................................................ 435-704-4863

597 North 1500 West, Cedar City

ClothingDeseret Industries.......................................................................435-586-3337

535 South 110 West, Cedar CityCatholic Thrift Shoppe...............................................................435-865-9674

86 East Center Street, Cedar City

CompostingIron County Landfill..................................................................435-865-7015


Curbside RecyclingBlue Sky Recycling...................................................,................. 435-673-1400

www.BlueSkyRecycling.com




GlassDrop-off Binnies:Canyon View Middle School..............1865 North Main Street, Cedar CityCedar Middle School.................2215 West Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar CityFrontier Homestead...............................635 North Main Street, Cedar City

Home Depot (Cedar City).................................................................................1518 South Providence Center Avenue, Cedar City

Southern Utah University......................... 200 South 800 West, Cedar CityParking lot near tennis courts

Recycling bins sponsored by the town of Brianhead:Apple Annie’s................................................................Parking lot, BrianheadBrianhead Town Hall.............................56 North Highway 143, BrianheadBrianhead Village........................................................Parking lot, BrianheadEntrance to Brianhead.............................................Aspen Drive, BrianheadThe Mall........................................................................Village Way, BrianheadParawon City Shop.............................................400 North Main, BrianheadParawon High School..............................168 North Main Street, Brianhead






www.UsedOil.utah.gov/UsedOilCollectionCenters.htmScroll to the center of the page and click on “Iron County.”


Iron County

Iron County

Rechargeable BatteriesHome Depot (Cedar City)..........................................................435-865-5305

1518 South Providence Center Avenue, Cedar City

Scrap MetalRobinson Supply & Recycling...................................................435-590-6990

358 North 200 West, Cedar CityIron County Landfill...................................................................435-865-7015

3127 North Iron Springs Road, Cedar City

Shredded PaperTurn Secure Shredding...............................................................435-586-7207

573 North Fort Cedar Blvd.., Cedar Citywww.turncommunityservices.org


Paper, Paperboard, PlasticDrop-off Binnies:Canyon View Middle School..............1865 North Main Street, Cedar CityCedar Middle School.................2215 West Royal Hunte Drive, Cedar CityFrontier Homestead...............................635 North Main Street, Cedar City

Home Depot (Cedar City).................................................................................1518 South Providence Center Avenue, Cedar City

Southern Utah University......................... 200 South 800 West, Cedar CityParking lot near tennis courts

Recycling bins sponsored by the town of Brianhead:Apple Annie’s................................................................Parking lot, BrianheadBrianhead Town Hall.............................56 North Highway 143, BrianheadBrianhead Village........................................................Parking lot, BrianheadEntrance to Brianhead.............................................Aspen Drive, BrianheadThe Mall........................................................................Village Way, BrianheadParawon City Shop.............................................400 North Main, BrianheadParawon High School..............................168 North Main Street, Brianhead


Kane C

ountyKane County

Kane CountyKane County Landfill Contact Person:Nyle Willis.....................................................................................435-644-5089

Car BatteriesKane County Landfill..............................................................Call Nyle Willis

435-644-5089You can also bring your old car battery to the auto parts store where you bought your new battery.

CardboardPlease break down all boxes. No styrofoam!Blue Sky Recycling...................................................,................. 435-673-1400


ClothingKane County Hospital Thrift Store..........................................435-644-8175

41 South 100 East, KanabRuthie’s A.R.C. Thrift Store.......................................................Fredonia, AZ

Curbside RecyclingBlue Sky Recycling...................................................,................. 435-673-1400





ElectronicsKane County Hospital Thrift Store..........................................435-644-8175

41 South 100 East, KanabVirgin Valley Recycling..............................................................435-705-8827





www.UsedOil.utah.gov/UsedOilCollectionCenters.htmScroll to the center of the page and click on “Kane County.”

Scrap MetalKane County Landfill..............................................................Call Nyle Willis

435-644-5089



Washington C

ountyWashington County

Commercial CardboardAllied Waste Services of St. George.........................................435-628-2821Arrowhead Waste Services.........................................................435-674-0989

135 North 900 East #2, St. GeorgeDixie Waste Services.................................. 605 North 1300 East, St. GeorgeEmpire Waste Service.................................1135 East 770 North, St. George

ClothingBig Brothers Big Sisters of Utah clothing donation bins:Albertson’s.........................................,.............745 N. Dixie Drive, St. GeorgeBig Brothers Big Sisters Office...........285 W. Tabernacle Street, St. GeorgeBloomington Park............................................Man O War Road, St. GeorgeBoulevard Home Furnishings.................390 North Mall Drive, St. GeorgeCity of Hurricane..........................................400 South 700 West, HurricaneDixie Applied Technology College..............46 South 1000 East St. GeorgeFamily Pawn (inside the store)...............1229 West Sunset Blvd., St. GeorgeHarmons........................................................1189 East 700 South, St. GeorgeHurst Ace Hardware.......................................160 N. Bluff Street, St. GeorgeLa Verkin Elementary...............................51 West Center Street, La VerkinLin’s Market Place (Hurricane)...............1120 West State Street, HurricaneLin’s Market Place (St. George).................1930 W. Sunset Blvd.., St. GeorgeRed Mountain Elementary....................................263 East 200 South, IvinsSanta Clara Tennis Courts...............1400 Canyon View Drive, Santa ClaraSummit Athletic Club...............................1532 East 1450 South, St. George

Thrift stores:Coyote Exchange.........................................................................435-688-1089

2051 East Red Hills Parkway #7, St. GeorgeDeseret Industries.......................................................................435-652-8232

2480 East Red Cliffs Drive, St. GeorgeGarfield Memorial Healthcare Foundation............................435-676-8996

65 North Main Street, St. GeorgeHabitat For Humanity of Southwest Utah Restore...............435-674-7669

1070 West 1600 South Building B, St. Georgewww.stgeorgerestore.com/

Hope Chest Thrift Store..............................................................435-674-532574 East Tabernacle Street, St. George

AppliancesMake sure you drain the Freon before recycling your appliance unless otherwise stated.Allied Waste Services of St. George.........................................435-628-2821If you’ve drained the Freon, Allied Waste will pick up your appliance for free. If you haven’t rained the Freon, Allied Waste will pick up your appliance for a $48 fee.Rocky Mountain Recycling........................................................888-592-0050

45 North 900 East, St. George

Washington County Landfill.....................................................435-673-2813330 N. Landfill Road, Washington City

If you haven’t drained the Freon, Washington County Landfill charges a $30 fee.

Car BatteriesWashington County Landfill.....................................................435-673-2813

330 N. Landfill Road, Washington CityYou can also bring your old car battery to the auto parts store where you bought your new battery.

CardboardPlease break down all boxes. No styrofoam!Drop-off boxes:Albertson’s.........................................,................. 745 N. Dixie Dr., St. GeorgeHarmons........................................................1189 East 700 South, St. George

AutomobilesBlake’s Auto Salvage..................................4095 South 1630 East, St. GeorgeHabitat For Humanity of Southwest Utah Restore...............435-674-7669

1070 West 1600 South Building B, St. Georgewww.stgeorgerestore.com/

Washington County

Washington County Landfill Contact Person:Neil Schwendiman.......................................................................435-673-2813www.wcsw.org


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Green WasteDrop off tree limbs, grass clippings, and leaves:Washington County Landfill.....................................................435-673-2813

330 N. Landfill Road, Washington City

Reuse Center..................................................575 E. Brigham Rd., St. George

ElectronicsWashington County Landfill................................................... 435-673-2813

www.wcsw.org/electronic/ 330 N. Landfill Road, Washington City

Washington County Landfill accepts anything powered by a battery or a cord.Virgin Valley Recycling..............................................................435-705-8827


Best Buy.........................................................................................435-627-8418

www.bestbuy.com/recycling844 West State St., Washington City

Certain electronics accepted. Drop-off costs $10 and you will receive a $10 coupon toward a future purchase.

Fluorescent LightsDrop-off boxes:Home Depot (St. George).........................937 N. Westridge Dr., St. GeorgeHome Depot (Washington City)........725 West State St., Washington City

Washington County Landfill.....................................................435-673-2813www.wcsw.org/household-hazardous-waste/

330 N. Landfill Road, Washington CityFluorescent lights are accepted during Hazardous Home Waste collection days. Visit their website to find the dates of Hazardous Home Waste collection days.

GlassWashington County Landfill Binnies...................See page 22 for locations

or visit www.wcsw.org/recycling/binne-locations/

Clothing (continued)Kid to Kid.....................................................................................435-628-5610

435 North 1680 East #19, St. GeorgeSalvation Army............................................................................435-628-2459

131 North 300 West, St. GeorgeSt. Paul Catholic Center.............................................................435-635-6829

171 South Main Street, HurricaneSt. George Catholic Thrift Store...............................................435-673-0849

157 North 200 West, St. GeorgeTwice Loved Treasures................................................................435-635-9186

171 South Main Street, HurricaneUrban Renewal.............................................................................435-634-8031

5 East Saint George Blvd. Suite B, St. George

Curbside RecyclingAllied Waste Services of St. George.........................................435-628-2821Blue Sky Services...................435-673-1400 or www.blueskyrecycling.com




Compost pickup locationsThe Backyard Garden and Gifts................................................435-628-8004

1335 South Dixie Drive, St. GeorgeWashington County Landfill.....................................................435-673-2813

330 N. Landfill Road, Washington CityCoffee ground pickup locations:Perks Espresso & Smoothies......................................................435-628-8413

1515 West Sunset Blvd.., St. GeorgeRachel’s Coffee..............................................................................435-272-4799

471 West Telegraph Road, Washington City


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TiresWashington County Landfill.....................................................435-673-2813

www.wcsw.org/tire-recycling/ 330 N. Landfill Road, Washington City

Scrap MetalBlake’s Auto Salvage..................................4095 South 1630 East, St. GeorgeHabitat For Humanity of Southwest Utah ReStore............. 435-628-4041


Dixie Metal Recycling.................................................................435-628-4982 1554 East 4340 South, St. George

Rocky Mountain Recycling........................................................888-592-005045 North 900 East, St. George

Thomas Metals...........................................2725 E. Red Cliffs Dr., St. George

Shredded PaperElite Shredding............................................................................888-435-1987 Preston Shredding...............................615 North 3050 East #A7, St. George

Rechargeable Batteries (continued)Radio Shack (St. George)...............................787 S. Bluff Street., St. GeorgeRadio Shack (Washington City)....875 W. Red Cliffs Dr. #10, Washington Radio Shack (Hurricane).............................1141 W. State St. #4, Hurricane

St. George Rec Center...................................285 South 400 East, St. GeorgeSt. George City Offices.............................visit www.sgcity.org for locations

Washington County Landfill.....................................................435-673-2813330 N. Landfill Road, Washington City


Paper, Paperboard, PlasticLin’s Market Place.......................................1930 W. Sunset Blvd.., St. GeorgeHurst Ace Hardware.......................................160 N. Bluff Street, St. GeorgeLightfoot’s Market...................................................575 South 200 East, IvinsRocky Mountain Recycling........................................................888-592-0050

45 North 900 East, St. GeorgeWashington County Landfill Binnies...................See page 22 for locations

Prescription Medication DisposalWashington County Sheriff ’s Office.........................................435-656-6503

750 South 5300 West, Washington CityDO NOT flush prescription medication down the toilet - it contaminates our water supply!For more information visit www.MedicationDisposal.utah.gov

Rechargeable BatteriesHabitat For Humanity of Southwest Utah ReStore............. 435-628-4041


Home Depot (St. George).........................937 N. Westridge Dr., St. GeorgeHome Depot (Washington City)........725 West State St., Washington City


www.UsedOil.utah.gov/UsedOilCollectionCenters.htmScroll to the center of the page and click on “Washington County.”

PaintDrop-off slightly used or new paint:Washington County Landfill.....................................................435-673-2813

www.wcsw.org/paint-exchange-program/ 330 N. Landfill Road, Washington City

Old paint can be thrown in the trash after it dries up.

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