RECYCLE ANN ARBOR, a local nonprofit organization committed to waste reduction, will be celebrating “America Recycles Day” on Saturday, November 15th (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) at the ReUse Center located at 2420 S. Industrial Hwy. Ann Arbor, 48104.

“America Recycles Day” is a national movement started by Keep America Beautiful that happens annually on or around November 15th to promote recycling practices on a local level through community engagement events.

This year, Recycle Ann Arbor’s focus will be on waste awareness and education for the Ann Arbor community. America Recycles Day presents participants with an opportunity to learn about options for local recycling, reuse, and general waste reduction in one’s life— all while exploring what the ReUse Center and Urbanwood Marketplace have to offer.   The events will include an Outreach table set-up within the store full of information about the organization, volunteer opportunities, and giveaways such as reusable tote bags, stickers, etc. As Recycle Ann Arbor continues to build its local communication platform, giveaways will be awarded to those who provide an email address to receive the organizations email updates.

In the spirit of the day, Recycle Ann Arbor will also have a guessing game focused on the weight of a jar full of shredded paper that visitors can take a shot at guessing—the winner with the closest weight estimate will be entered into a raffle for a prize.

“Becoming involved in waste reduction activities, including recycling and reuse, is an easy step we all can take to improve our community, conserve natural resources, and create jobs. Through events like this, we aim to educate the public about local recycling and reuse efforts and how they can stay involved all year long,” said Recyle Ann Arbor’s Outreach & Zero Waste Coordinator.

Recycle Ann Arbor suggests that visitors can make the best use of their visits to the ReUse Center on America Recycles Day by bringing in good, reusable items to donate such as building materials (windows, tiles, doors, etc) and household items (couches, dressers, kitchenware, etc). These similar items and much more, are all available for purchase in our 20,000 sq. foot store space.

For a complete list of accepted items for donation at the ReUse Center, please visit www.recycleannarbor.org. The ReUse Center is currently open Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Please note that Sunday hours and donation days will change the week of Dec. 1, 2014. Donation drop-offs are accepted up to one hour before close.