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2023 Holiday Closures

 May 27, July 1, July 4, Sept 2, Nov 23, Nov 25, Dec 26, Dec 28, Dec 30

Residential VIP Membership Program Perks

By purchasing your CHaRM VIP Membership, you are not only supporting Live Thrive in continuing our efforts to keep materials out of the water system and landfill in our community, but you will also receive the following CHaRM Perks for (1) year:

  • Guaranteed Appointments for Saturday Dropoffs
    Appointments for our VIP Members are guaranteed, even if our regular appointment calendar is full. Appointments must be made no later than 5pm on Friday, the day prior to the appointment day you are booking.
  • No Appointment Needed for Tuesday/Thursday Dropoffs
    As a VIP Member, you will be able to visit CHaRM from 8:30am-1:30pm (30 minutes before the general public) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
  • Free Recycling: 
    (1) Free TV/Computer Monitor per year ($20 value)
    (1) Free Mattress per year ($15 value)
  • $20 Off Advanced Tickets to A CHaRMing Evening
    You will be emailed a promo code for $20 off (1) fundraiser ticket. Promo codes for this discount will be emailed in early fall. 

Membership valid for RESIDENTS ONLY. 

*When joining, choose your membership start date (tomorrow’s date). Once you have joined, you will click below to make your VIP appointments

*You must be logged into your Tock account in order to make a VIP Reservation.

Styrofoam

Styrofoam

Station #1

Styrofoam is a material made of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS). Must be clean and dry. 

Examples

YES

Cups
Take Out Food Containers
Coolers
Packing
Must be clean and dry

NO

Food Residue
Black Containers
Packaging Peanuts

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: $.35 per pound

 

Mixed Paper and Cardboard

Mixed Paper & Cardboard

Station #1

This includes mixed paper and any type of corrugated cardboard, including shipping boxes. 

Examples

Junk Mail
Cereal Boxes
Holiday Cards
Magazines
Paper Grocery Bags
Moving Boxes
Banker's Boxes

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: $.35 per pound

Books

Books

Station #1

Books only

Examples

Yearbooks
Encyclopedias
Outdated Text Books
Paperbacks

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: none

Musical Instruments

Musical Instruments

Station #2

This includes any musical instruments no longer in use.

Examples

Used instruments:
Keyboards
Trumpets
Guitars
Saxophones
Trombones
Flutes
Clarinets
Drums
ETC.

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: NONE

Bikes

Bikes

Station #2

Includes any used bicycles that are no longer in use.

Examples

Mountain Bikes
Kid's Bikes
Cruisers
Road Bikes
Hybrids
ETC. 

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: NONE

Electronics

Electronics

Station #3

Any item that requires electricity or charging.

Examples

Television and Monitors, fees apply.

No fees for the following:

Batteries (Button, NiMh, Lithium, Carbon Zinc, Ni-Cad, Rechargeable, Lead-Acid accepted)--Please tape all battery ends and exposed wire.

Alkaline batteries NOT accepted

Computer
Microwave
Coffee Maker
DVR

 
Computer
 
Hair Dryer
Coffee Maker
DVR
Vacuum
Wire
Cables
Chargers
Cell Phones
Tablets
Laptops
Mixer
Christmas Lights
ETC.

 

- FEES -

Residents: TVs / Monitors $20 each
All other items no fee
Businesses: TVs/monitors $20
additional items $.55 per pound

Cartons

Cartons

Station #4

Cartons are a popular type of packaging for dairy, juice, soups,etc. Cartons dropped off here are baled and recycled.

Empty and rise. Caps on are okay

Examples

Dairy Cartons
Soup Cartons
Drink Cartons

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: $.35 per pound

Document Shredding

Document Shredding

Station #4

Secure document shredding

Examples

Tax Documents
Personal Documents
Bank Statements
ETC.

- FEES -

Residents: $.50 per pound
Businesess: $1 per pound

Paint

Paint

Station #4

Any latex, oil-based and aerosol paints

Examples

House Paint
Paint Thinner
Wall Paper Stripper
Sealer
Stain
Mineral Spirits
Nail Polish

- FEES -

CHEMICALS & PAINT ARE WEIGHED TOGETHER

Residents: First 25 pounds are free. The remainder weight thaT falls:
Up to 100 lbs total weight: $.35 per pound
101 LBS - 199LBS total weight: $.50 per pound
200lbs+ total weight: $.75 per pound

Businesses: $.75 per pound

Chemicals

Chemicals

Station #4

Household chemicals may be found in your home under the kitchen sink, garage or basement. These items are used to clean, control pests and improve lawns. All chemicals must be in original containers. 

Examples

Pesticides
Herbicides (ie. Roundup)
Ammonia/Bleach
Oven Cleaner
Muriatic Acid
Pool Chemicals
Car Oil
Gasoline
Tiki Oil
Brake Fluid
Bug Spray
Naval Jelly
Drain Cleaner
Nail Polish Remover

- FEES -

CHEMICALS & PAINT ARE WEIGHED TOGETHER

Residents: First 25 pounds are free. The remainder weight that falls:
up to 100 lbs total weight: $.35 per pound
101 LBS - 199LBS total weight: $.50 per pound
200lbs+ total weight: $.75 per pound

Businesses: $.75 per pound

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Station #4

Fire Extinguishers
Small $5, Large $10

Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors (Kidde brand ONLY)
$5 each

CFL/Fluorescent Tubes
First 2 FREE; $.50 each ADDITIONAL

Propane Tanks
$10 each

Thermostats
$5 each

- FEES -

Same for Residents and Businesses
See Above for Each Item

Matresses

Mattresses

Station #5

Home matresses and box springs

Examples

Mattresses of All Sizes 
Box Springs of All Sizes

Mattresses must be dry and not excessively soiled. No crib/baby mattresses, futons or foam toppers. No air mattresses or memory foam mattresses. Must have springs. 

 

- FEES -

Residents: $15 ea per mattress or box spring
Businesses: $15 ea per mattress or box spring

Compost

Compost

Station #6

Residential compost

Examples

Organic Materials
Plant Materials
Fruit and Vegetable Scraps
Pasta
Bread
Cereal
Coffee Grounds
Tea Bags
Paper Towels
Pizza Boxes
Egg Shells
ETC.

- FEES -

Residents: $.50 per pound
Businesses: not accepted at this time

CookingOil

Cooking Oil

Station #6

Household oils used for cooking and frying.

Examples

Vegetable Oil
Peanut Oil
Olive Oil
Crisco

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: None

Tires

Tires

Station #7

Car tires ONLY, no rims

Examples

YES

Car Tires ONLY

NO

Tires with Rims

Truck Tires

 

- FEES -

Residents: First 2 Tires Free; $2 for each Additional
Businesses: $2 per tire

Donations and Textiles

Donations/Textiles

Station #8

Usable and unusable clothing/textiles, usable household goods

Examples

Clothing
Sheets
Towels
Drapes
Fabric
Fabric Scraps
Plates
Picture Frames
Books
Games
Toys
Sports Equipment

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: NONE

Flat Glass

Flat Glass

Station #9

Flat glass is treated with chemicals and must be recycled separately from food-grade glass.

Clean FLAT Glass Only

Examples

FLAT GLASS

Window Plate
Glass Tables
Table Inserts
Shower Door Glass
Glass Panel Office Dividers
All Car Window/Windshield Glass

NO

Microwave Turn Table Glass
Dinnerware
Plates
Wine Glasses

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: $.35 per pound

Glass

Food-Grade Glass

Station #9

Food-grade glass,  sorted by color (green, amber, clear). When in doubt, go with green. 

Glass must be rinsed and dried before recycling.

Examples

FOOD GRADE GLASS

Wine Bottles
Beer Bottles
Pickle Jars
Peanut Butter Jars
Condiment Jars
Baby Food Jars
Soda Bottles

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: $.35 per pound

Appliances

Appliances

Station #10

Large or major appliances, no refrigerators, dehumidifiers or humidifiers.

Examples

Washers
Dryers
Stoves
Ovens
Water Heaters
NO Refrigerators, Wine Coolers or Humidifiers

- FEES -

Residents: $10 each
Businesses: $10 each

metals

Metals

Station #11

Household scrap metals and aluminum.
Separated by type.

Examples

Cans
Bed Frames
Wire Shelving
Screws
Nails
Keys
Cat Food Cans
House Screens
Gutters
Soda Cans
Energy Drink Cans

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: none

Plastic

Plastics

Station #12

"Plasticville"

All plastic containers with recycle codes #1, 2, 4, 5, 6 (usually found on the bottom), plastic film and straws.

Must have a number and be sorted by number.

Examples

YES

Water Bottles
Soda Bottles
Pre-sorted Food Grade Plastics (utensils, plates, to-go plastic containers)
Milk Jugs
Plastic Bags
Plastic Film
Detergent Bottles
Medicine Bottles
Make-Up Bottles
Lotion Bottles

NO

PVC Pipes
Tubing
Garden Hoses

- FEES -

Residents: None
Businesses: $.35 per pound

Plastic Film Recycling guide

VIP Drop-Off Appointments