NEW! Carpet cores / tubes

Notice read this before you drop off!
Cardboard carpet cores can now be recycled at $0.25 cents per tube. We cannot avoid the charge for recycling the cores.

EVEN MORE GOOD NEWS!
We are pleased to announce a new program to recycle cardboard cores! Cardboard cores can now be recycled at only .25 cents per tube.

Remember that Jute backed carpets are not recyclable. Jute is a burlap backing that can catch fire during the recycling process. Do not include jute backed carpeting in containers. Photos and information about how to identify jute backed carpet

Update Carpet tile: New processing fees
Loose carpet tiles – fee: .07 cents per pound
Palleted carpet tiles – fee: .03 cents per pound

Latest additions to FloorCycle recycling accepted materials listing

Aluminum threshold stripping
Cardboard tubes
Corrugated cardboard
Plastic carpet wrappers

The FloorCycle program is working hard to make recycling better for us all. Once again, we thank you for your participation and wish you a green 2008.

We are always looking for ways to make recycling better. Please feel free to email us with any material suggestions. contact@Ctrecyclingworks.com

FACTS ON CARPET RECYCLING

• Over a billion pounds of carpet is buried in landfills each year.
• Carpet fibers are non biodegradable
• Less than 3% of all post consumer carpet is diverted from landfills
• Carpet contains recyclable fibers like Nylon that can be re used for consumer products or energy.
• You can save $$ by avoiding tipping fees and recycling your carpet waste.