Recycling Resources in the Copper River Watershed

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As part of our mission to ensure the continued health of our watershed communities, CRWP works to promote recycling throughout the Copper River area. We strive to maintain sustainable practices in our own operations, and want to encourage others to do so as well. Click on the links below for more info on how to do your part!

Recycle Cordova

When you recycle cans in Cordova, the proceeds go to support our fishing gear recycling program! It’s a win-win for Cordova and keeps reusable and recyclable materials out of our landfill.

Currently the following can be recycled in Cordova: 

  • Aluminum Cans
  • Soda & Beer Cans
  • Aluminum Can Lids

Recycling-specific containers are located outside of the CRWP office’s main entrance and near the AC store.

The Chamber of Commerce will have recycling-specific containers available for
event rentals free of charge this year, along with traditional waste disposal options.

Contact CRWP if you have an event and need aluminum recycling-specific containers for collection.

            

Recycling facts/information:

  • Recycling aluminum takes 95% less energy than producing aluminum.
  • Soda cans are the most recycled drink containers on the planet.
  • All aluminum products can be continually recycled, making them one of the most recyclable
    materials we use.
  • Recycling aluminum can prolong the lifespan of our local landfill.
  • If aluminum products go to a landfill, they will still be there for approximately 500 years before oxidizing.
  • Recycling aluminum reduces carbon emissions and saves more energy than producing aluminum from raw materials.
  • The consistent, high value of aluminum in the recycling market means we can sell Cordova’s aluminum and use the proceeds to offset the cost of recycling fishing gear.

Sources: https://thinkcans.net/aluminium/10-aluminium-facts. https://www.aluminum.org/Recycling.

RECYCLING OUR AREA RESOURCES (R.O.A.R.) IN THE COPPER BASIN

R.O.A.R. Logo R.O.A.R. is the go-to organization for your recycling needs in the Copper Basin. This registered nonprofit organization is sponsored by organizations in the area, including CRWP, and operated by volunteers. We generally sponsor R.O.A.R. in April, so if you want to volunteer during that time, give us a call at (907) 424-3334 or email info@copperriver.org.

Current recycling programs include:

  • Aluminum Drink Cans
  • Office Paper
  • Shredded Office Paper
  • Mixed Paper
  • Newspapers

For more information, visit the R.O.A.R. Facebook Page, or call (907) 822-6777