New Orleans Recycling Guide 2021

New Orleans Recycling Guide

Updated December 2020 by Sara Good‐Chanmugam, Tulane University, based on the 2018 update by Dayna Kern and guides produced by earlier Tulane Public Service interns. Materials accepted by Orleans & Jefferson Parish programs updated December 2020 Please send updates and suggestions to [email protected] This guide provides information for area residents on how to recycle or donate many different items and materials. It does not include information on commercial recycling services that can be procured by area businesses, large organizations, and institutions such as schools.

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Table of Contents Curbside Recycling 3

City of New Orleans Jefferson Parish

Drop off Services for General Recyclables 4

City of New Orleans Jefferson Parish St Charles Parish St John Parish

Recycling by National Retail Stores 7 Green Pages 8

Aluminum 8 Appliances 8 Art Supplies 9 Automobiles (proof of ownership required) 10 Batteries 10 Bicycles 11 Books 12 Building Materials 13 Cardboard 13 Carpet 13 Cartridges (for Printers) 14 Cassettes 14 CDs 14 Cell Phones 15 Christmas Trees 15 Clothing Hangers 15 Clothing/Household Items 15 Compost 16 Computers 17 DVDs 18 Electronics 19 Food 20 Furniture 20 Glass 21 Junk Mail 21 Light Bulbs 21 Magazines 22

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Mardi Gras Beads 22 Medications 23 Metal 23 Musical Instruments 23 Newspapers 24 Oil, Cooking 24 Oil, Motor 24 Paint 24 Paper 24 Pet Supplies 25 Plastic Bottles (#1 & 2) 25 Plastic Shopping Bags 25 Printers 25 Propane Cylinders 26 Records 26 Shoes 27 Televisions 28 Tires 28 Toys 28 Video Tapes 29 Wooden Pallets 30

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Curbside Recycling

City of New Orleans The City of New Orleans offers free weekly curbside recycling to properties that are eligible for the collection of solid waste by the City. If you have curbside trash pickup, you can also have curbside recycling pickup service. Eligible properties include those with four units or less, which generate less than 95 gallons of solid waste at each routine collection (outside the French Quarter & Downtown Development District) or less than 35 gallons of solid waste at each routine collection (within the French Quarter & DDD). Hotels, restaurants, and bars are not eligible for City sanitation services.

Registration ‐‐ Residents of Orleans Parish can call 311 or visit https://nola311.org/service‐request/, to register for the curbside recycling program and receive a free, 64 gallon, wheeled cart with a lid (outside of the FQ/DDD) or an 18 gallon blue bin (inside the FQ/DDD).

Items that can be recycled curbside:

Paper (newspaper, magazines, junk mail, office paper, phone books, envelopes, catalogs)

Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2 (milk/juice/shampoo/detergent containers) Metal cans (aluminum, steel, tin, small metal cans, clean aluminum foil) Cardboard (clean, no pizza boxes) Paperboard/boxboard (such as cereal boxes, cracker boxes, toothpaste boxes)

IMPORTANT NOTE: As of May 18, 2019, the curbside recycling program does not accept Plastics #3‐7 and Waxboard (juice boxes, milk cartons)

The recycling pickup schedule is posted online on the Department of Sanitation website, http://www.nola.gov/sanitation/schedules/.

All information from the City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation website: http://www.nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/

Jefferson Parish Garbage collection services are provided to residences and small businesses with active water meters that are being billed for garbage collection. Household recyclables such as paper and plastic are collected once per week. All items must be placed inside the 18 gallon cart provided by the Parish.

Items that can be recycled curbside include:

Plastic #1 & #2

Small metal cans (aluminum, steel, tin)

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Cardboard (with inserts removed)

Office paper, newspaper, books, shredded paper, and magazines

For more information on materials that can be recycled, see these recycling guidelines: https://www.jeffparish.net/departments/environmental-affairs/garbage-and-recycling/recycling-guidelines

Collection day information by location is available here: https://www.jeffparish.net/departments/environmental-affairs/garbage-and-recycling/find-my-pickup-days

All information from the Jefferson Parish Office of Environmental Affairs website: https://www.jeffparish.net/departments/environmental-affairs/garbage-and-recycling

Drop Off Services for General Recyclables City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation The Department of Sanitation offers a twice monthly recycling drop‐off at the Recycling Drop‐Off Center at 2829 Elysian Fields Avenue on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 8:00am until 1:00pm for New Orleans Parish residents.

The Recycling Drop‐Off accepts general materials accepted by the City’s curbside recycling service, such as paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, and metal cans. It also accepts special materials such as electronics, batteries, glass, and tires. See the website for up‐to‐date lists of accepted materials. The Recycling Drop‐Off also has special “Shred Days, where citizens can shred personal and/or sensitive paper goods, in partnership with Iron Mountain, and hosts the Annual Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day.

Items accepted:

Paper Products (newspapers, junk mail, phone books, catalog, office paper, color inserts)

Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2 (milk/juice/shampoo/detergent containers) Metals (Aluminum, Tin, Steel Cans) Cardboard/boxboard (cereal boxes) Mardi Gras beads Batteries (AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6‐volt, 9‐volt, and lithium)] Light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent) E‐waste (cable, cell phones, circuit boards, circuit systems, computer accessories,

computer hardware, digital cameras/picture frames, digital video recorders (DVR’s), DVD’s, fax machines, gaming systems, GPS devices, ink jet and toner cartridges, laptops,

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MP3 players, printers, security systems, stereo speakers, telephone systems, uninterruptible power supplies, video games)

Televisions (limit 4) Tires (limit 5) Glass* (limit 50 lbs.) Composting* (frozen fruit/vegetable scraps such as peels, skins, pits and seeds; tea

bags; coffee grounds; paper coffee filters; eggshells; nutshells; seed shells; plain bread; grains and plain pasta (no toppings, meat, bones, dairy or foods with oil)

*Styrofoam, containers with food, and grease stained items (pizza boxes) are not accepted. IMPORTANT NOTE: As of May 18, 2019, the recycling Drop‐Off program does not accept Plastics #3‐7 and Waxboard (juice boxes, milk cartons) For a current list of materials and a schedule of upcoming drop‐off events, visit the City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off page: http://www.nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/

Jefferson Parish Jefferson Parish offers drop‐off recycling services at two locations.

1. East Bank— 400 David Dr., between Airline Dr. and W. Metairie Ave.

(Hours: Tues‐ Sun 9am–5:30pm, change for daylight savings Tues‐Sun 10am‐6:30pm)

2. West Bank— 6440 Lapalco Blvd., in Marrero, near Betty Dr.

(Hours: Tues‐ Sun 9am–5:30pm; change for daylight savings Tues‐Sun 10am‐6:30pm)

Items accepted:

Plastic #1 & #2

Small metal cans (aluminum, steel, tin)

Cardboard

Office paper, newspaper, and magazines For more information visit the Jefferson Parish “Recycling at Drop‐sites” webpage: https://www.jeffparish.net/departments/environmental‐affairs/garbage‐and‐recycling/drop‐off‐site‐instructions/recycling

St. Charles Parish

IMPORTANT NOTE:

ST. CHARLES PARISH RECYCLING PROGRAM TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED (11/1/2019)

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https://www.stcharlesparish‐la.gov/services/recycling‐bins

St. John Parish Recycling

St. John Parish only offers drop‐off recycling services, at the Parish Recycle Yard and other specified locations around St. John Parish. Drop‐off locations are listed on website below. The Parish Recycle Yard, 1801 W. Airline Hwy, Laplace LA is also open Monday‐Friday 7am‐5pm, and Saturday 7‐3pm. Items accepted:

Paper (magazines, newspapers, paper bags, shredded paper)

Cardboard (cereal boxes, corrugated cardboard with no grease or packaging materials)

Plastic bottles and jugs

Aluminum and metal cans.

See the St. John Parish Recycling website for a list of locations, and detailed list of materials accepted and not accepted: http://sjbparish.com/works_general.php?id=253:

Recycling by National Retail Stores Materials accepted may vary by store location; calling ahead is recommended. *COVID concerns may have changed some of these services; please check with the store if these programs are currently running*

Best Buy Participating Best Buys recycle many electronics for free, and can pick up and recycle others for a fee. See their website for information on recycling tube TVs and monitors up to 32", flat‐panel TVs and monitors up to 60", peripherals, DVD players, home and car audio, cell phones, MP3 players, cables, desktop or laptop computers, and small electronics, such as fans and vacuums. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025

Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Depot and Lowes both host Call2Recycle recycling drop‐off locations for rechargeable batteries. For locations and info on materials accepted, visit

https://www.call2recycle.org/locator/

Lowe’s Lowe’s stores offer a recycling center (usually near the entrance) that accepts plastic

bags, CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and cellphones.

https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/stories/fresh‐thinking/lowes‐answers‐your‐recycling‐faqs‐so‐you‐dont‐have‐ask

Office Depot Office Depot runs a recycling program for empty ink & toner cartridges.

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https://www.officedepot.com/cm/services/ink‐and‐toner‐cartridge‐recycling

Target Target stores have a guest recycling station located in the front of each store. The station

is available for bottle and can recycling (aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers),

plastic film (high and low density such as plastic bags and bubble wrap), and small device

electronics recycling (think MP3 players, GPS devices and ink cartridges).

https://help.target.com/help/TargetGuestHelpArticleDetail?articleId=ka91Y000000g4OpQAI&articleTitle=Can+I+recycle+items+at+a+Target+store%3F

Online Recycling/Reuse Websites

Facebook Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace ‐ Buy, sell, or giveaway used

and new items on Facebook.

Freecycle: https://groups.freecycle.org/group/NewOrleansLA/posts/all – a network of individuals

giving away, exchanging, and selling used items.

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Green Pages

A ALUMINUM & SCRAP METAL

Airline Salvage 6900 Airline Dr., New Orleans (504) 737‐1100 Mon‐Fri 8:30‐11:45 am & 1‐4:15 pm; Sat 8:30 ‐

11:45 am

All Scrap Metals, LLC, allscrapmetals.net $

7 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner (504) 471‐0241 Mon‐Fri 8 am–4 pm; Sat 8 am–1 pm

Ellis Recycling 151 Industrial Dr., Slidell (985) 649‐2940 Tues‐Fri 8 am‐4:30 pm; Sat 8:30 am‐12:30 pm

EMR Recycling 2525 Lafitte Street, New Orleans (504) 822 5561 Mon‐Fri 8 am‐3:30 pm; Sat 8 am‐11:45 am

4801 Florida Ave., New Orleans *whole cars accepted (504) 942‐0377 Mon‐Fri 8 am‐3:30 pm

50 LaBauve, Westwego (504) 436‐4061 Mon‐Fri 8 am‐3:30 pm

Florida Parishes Scrap, floridaparishscrap.com 11361 Highway 190 W, Hammond (225) 567‐2122 Mon‐Fri 8:00 am‐3:45 pm; Sat 8:00 am‐ 11:30 am

Poland Scrap Metal Recycling 1741 Poland Ave, New Orleans, (504) 942‐1479; Mon‐Fri 8am‐4:30pm, Sat 8am‐3 pm Republic Services 808 L & A Road (504) 648‐3930 Mon‐Fri 7 am‐3 pm

Uptown Recycling 1320 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans (504) 523‐8485 Mon‐Fri 8 am‐4:30 pm; Sat 8 am‐2 pm

APPLIANCES: Non‐Working Airline Salvage, 6900 Airline Dr., New Orleans (504) 737‐1100 Mon‐Fri 8:30‐11:45 am & 1‐4:15 pm; Sat 8:30‐

11:45 am All Scrap Metals, LLC, allscrapmetals.net/

7 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner (504) 471‐0241 Mon‐Fri 8 am‐4 pm; Sat 8 am‐1 pm

EMR Recycling, usa.emrgroup.com/selling 2525 Lafitte Street, New Orleans (504) 822 5561 Mon‐Fri 8 am‐3:30 pm; Sat 8 am‐11:45 am

4801 Florida Ave., New Orleans (504) 942‐0377 Mon‐Fri 8 am‐3:30 pm

50 LaBauve, Westwego (504) 436‐4061 Mon‐Fri 8 am‐3:30 pm

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The Green Project, thegreenproject.org/; *with crew member inspection

2831 Marais St. (504) 945‐0240 Thurs‐Sat 11am‐5pm with crew member inspection

APPLIANCES: Working Bridge House, bridgehouse.org/support‐us/thrift‐stores/ *call 504‐525‐3130 for pickup Tues‐Sat 8am‐3pm

4243 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans (504) 821‐247 Mon‐Sat 9am‐6pm

7901 Airline Dr., Metairie, (M.A. Green Shopping Center) (504) 737‐4752 Mon‐Sat 10am‐5:30pm

Community Christian Concern (Janet’s Corner Resale) *only small appliances 2515 Carey St., Slidell (985) 646‐0357 Mon‐Wed 10am‐2pm; Fri‐ 10am‐2pm

Pelican Thrift *call first 341 N Hennessey St., New Orleans (504) 483‐9996 Mon‐Sat 10 am‐6 pm

Red, White & Blue Thrift Store, redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com/new‐orleans‐east‐bank‐la/

5728 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan (504) 733‐8066 Mon‐Sat 9 am‐6 pm, donations accepted 9am‐5pm

605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna (504) 393‐1072 Mon‐Sat 9 am‐6 pm, donations accepted 9am‐5pm

Vietnam Vets, vva.org/donate/ [go online to schedule pickup] 5278 Jefferson, Hwy, Harahan, LA 605 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna, LA

ART SUPPLIES Some thrift stores may accept art supplies; call first. [see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for thrift stores]

Covenant House covenanthousenola.org/covenant‐house‐wish‐list/ *accepts supplies as needed; call ahead, check wish list 611 N Rampart St. (504) 584‐1100 open 24/7

KID smART, kidsmart.org

2533 Columbus St #201, New Orleans Mon‐Thurs 9am‐4pm 504‐940‐1994

Rubarb Community Bike Shop *accepts broken bikes 2239 Piety St., New Orleans (504) 943‐0216 Mon 3pm‐7pm; Fri 10‐2pm

RickRACK Inc http://www.ricracknola.com

*call ahead, need approval for drop‐off/pickup Warehouse in Gretna, LA (501) non‐profit Sat 11am‐4pm

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YAYA Art Center *call ahead 3322 LaSalle Street 504‐529‐3306 Mon‐Fri 10am‐6pm

AUTOMOBILES (proof of ownership required) Almonaster Salvage Yard, 7979 Almonaster Ave, New Orleans (504) 246‐2563 Mon‐Fri 7 am‐7 pm American Cancer Society (Cars for Cure), cancer.org/involved/donate/more‐ways‐to‐give/cars‐for ‐a‐cure.html *call or go online to schedule pickup

(800) 227‐2345 Mon‐Fri 7 am‐7 pm Bridge House Used Car Lot, bridgehouse.org/support‐us/used‐car‐lot/ *call or go online to schedule drop‐off

4243 Earhart Blvd., New Orleans (504) 598‐3355 Mon‐Sat 9am – 5pm

Florida Parishes Scrap, floridaparishscrap.com Highway 190 W, Hammond (225) 567‐2122 Mon‐Fri 8am‐3:45pm & Sat 8am‐11:30am

National Kidney Foundation, kidney.cars.com *call or go online to schedule pick‐up (800) 488‐2277 Vietnam Vets, vva.org/donate/ *go online to schedule pick‐up

5278 Jefferson, Hwy, Harahan, LA 605 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna, LA Volunteers of America, carshelpingpeople.org/ *call or go online to arrange donation

(877) 721‐4862 Wheels for Wishes, wheelsforwishes.org/texgulf/ *call or go online to schedule pickup

1‐(855) 872‐9474 [Partners with Make‐A‐Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana]

B BAGS (see ‘Plastic Shopping Bags’) BATTERIES: Alkaline (often in products like flashlights, calculators), Lithium‐ion (from cell phones), Nickel‐cadmium, Rechargeable City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] accepts Alkaline batteries https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/ Ellis Recycling 151 Industrial Dr., Slidell (985) 649‐2940 Tues‐Fri 8am‐4:30pm; Sat 8:30am‐12:30pm

DeWalt Factory Service Center 5727 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans 504‐734‐3413 (dial 0) Mon‐Fri 7am – 4pm

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BATTERIES: Lead Acid (from cars) Airline Salvage, airlinesalvage.com 6900 Airline Dr., New Orleans (504) 737‐1100 Mon‐Fri 8:30‐11:45 am & 1‐4:15 pm; Sat 8:30 – 11:45 am All Scrap Metals, LLC, allscrapmetals.net 7 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner (504) 471‐0241 Mon‐Fri 8 am‐4 pm; Sat 8 am‐1 pm

Delta Electronics, delta‐electronics.com

1505 8th St., Harvey (504) 366‐1753 Mon‐Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm Ellis Recycling 151 Industrial Dr. Slidell (985) 822 5561 Tues‐Fri 8am‐2:20pm; Sat 8:30am – 12:30pm BEADS (see Mardi Gras beads’)

EMR Recycling, usa.emrgroup.com/selling 2525 Lafitte Street, New Orleans (504) 822‐5561 Mon – Fri 8 am‐3:30 pm; Sat 8 am – 11:45 am (504) 942‐0377 4801 Florida Ave., New Orleans Mon‐Fri 8 am – 3:30 pm

50 LaBauve, Westwego (504) 436‐4061 Mon‐Fri 8 am – 3:30 pm Interstate All Battery Center 110 West Airline Highway, Kenner (504) 463‐2301 Mon‐Thurs 8 am – 5 pm: Fri 8 am – 4 pm

Poland Scrap Metal Recycling 1741 Poland Ave, New Orleans, (504) 942‐1479; Mon‐Fri 8am‐4:30pm, Sat 8am‐3pm

BICYCLES Some thrift stores may accept bicycles; call first. [see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for thrift stores]

The Bike Shop, thebikeshopnola.net 4711 Freret St., New Orleans (504) 265‐8071 Wed‐Sat 10 am‐6pm.

Gerken’s Bikes, gerkensbikeshop.com *call first 2803 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans (504) 373‐6924 Mon & Wed‐Sat 10am‐7pm, Sun 11am‐6pm

Red, White & Blue Thrift Store ‐ redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com/new‐orleans‐east‐bank‐la/



RUBARB, rubarbike.com 2239 Piety St., New Orleans (504) 943‐0216 Mon 3pm‐7pm; Fri 10‐2pm

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Vietnam Vets, vva.org/donate/ *go online to schedule pickup

5278 Jefferson, Hwy, Harahan, LA 605 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna, LA

BOOKS

Most thrift stores may accept books; call first. [see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for stores] Acadian Books & Art Prints 714 Orleans Ave, New Orleans (504) 523‐4138 Mon‐Sat 9:30am‐5 pm

Bargain Center 3200 Dauphine St., New Orleans (504) 948‐0007 Mon‐Sun 11am‐5pm Beckham’s Book Shop * only good condition 228 Decatur St., New Orleans (504) 522‐9875 Mon‐Sun 10am‐4pm

Blue Cypress, bluecypressbooks.com

*call first, accepts limited number of books

8126 Oak St., New Orleans (504) 352‐0096 Mon‐Fri 10 am – 6pm, Sat 10 am‐5 pm, Sun 11 am ‐4pm The Book Rack Suite B, 3407 Metairie Rd., Metairie (504) 834 7569 Tues‐Fri 10:30am‐4pm and Sat 10:30am‐3pm

Books 2 Prisoners *accepts limited number of books

233 Jane Street, New Orleans (504) 272‐7323

Bridge House, bridgehouse.org/support‐us/thrift‐stores/ *call 504‐525‐3130 for pickup Tues‐Sat 8am‐3pm


Bridge House Cont. 7901 Airline Dr., Metairie, (M.A. Green Shopping Center) (504) 737‐4752 Mon‐Sat 10am‐5:30pm

Community Christian Concern 2228 Second St., Slidell (985) 646‐0357 Mon‐Wed 10am‐2pm; Fri‐ 10am‐2pm

Crescent City Books *call first, only good condition

230 Chartres St., New Orleans (504) 524‐4997 Mon‐Sun 10am‐7pm

Friends of Slidell Library sttammanylibrary.org/friends‐of‐the‐slidell‐library/ 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell Accepts donations anytime Friends of New Orleans Public Library, facebook.com/FOSTPL/ *only good conditions, no encyclopedias or large sets

5120 St Charles Avenue, New Orleans 504‐782‐0330 Tues‐Thurs 10am‐4pm‐ donations accepted Weds,

Thurs, and sat 10‐2pm

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LPO Symphony Book Fair lpovolunteers.org/book‐fair/

Temporarily closed Red, White & Blue Thrift Store ‐ redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com/new‐orleans‐east‐bank‐la/

*limit of 5 boxes of books


Vietnam Vets, https://vva.org/donate/ *go online to schedule pickup


BUILDING MATERIALS Habitat for Humanity Restore habitat‐nola.org/restore/ *for pickup, call 504‐407‐2721

2900 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans (504) 861‐2077 Tues‐Sat. 10am‐5:30pm

2425 Williams Bldv, Kenner 504‐273‐4700 Tues‐Sat 10am‐5:30pm

The Green Project, thegreenproject.org/; 2831 Marais St. (504) 945‐0240 Thurs‐Sat 11am‐5pm with crew member inspection

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CARDBOARD (see ‘Paper’ ...the following locations accept cardboard as well) Recycled curbside by the City of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish

*remove any area that is contaminated by food oils*

Parcels & Post, parcelsandpost.com

*only accepts boxes that can be reused

5208 Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 891‐8402 Mon‐Fri 9am‐6pm and Sat 9am‐2pm

CARPET Many thrift stores may accept carpets; call first. (see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for stores)

*Carpet scraps are generally not taken. Contact store to confirm.

Habitat for Humanity Restore, habitat‐nola.org/restore/ *for pickup, call 504‐407‐1721

2900 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans (504) 943 2240

Tues‐Sat. 10am‐5:30pm

2425 Williams Blvd., Kenner 504‐273‐4700 Tues‐Sat 10am‐5:30pm

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CARS (see ‘Automobiles’) CARTRIDGES (for Printers) Choose cartridges that can be mailed back to manufacturer for reuse. City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/

CASSETTE TAPES: working Many thrift stores accept cassettes; call first. (see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for stores) Bridge House, bridgehouse.org/support‐us/thrift‐stores/ *call 504‐525‐3130 for pickup Tues‐Sat 8am‐3pm



Euclid Records, euclidrecordsneworleans.com

*will buy if interested in product

3301 Chartres St., New Orleans (504) 947‐4348 Mon‐Sat 11am‐7pm & Sun 12pm‐6pm

CDs Many thrift stores accept CDs; call first. (see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for stores)

Bargain Center 3200 Dauphine St., New Orleans (504) 948‐0007 Mon‐Sun 11am‐5pm




Friends of the New Orleans Library, friendsnola.org

130 N Florida St, Covington 504‐782‐0330 Tues‐Thurs 10am‐4pm – also have drop‐off box Mushroom New Orleans *good condition only

1037 Broadway St., New Orleans (504) 866‐6065 daily 10am‐12am

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CELL PHONES 911 Cell Phone Bank at NOPD 2800 Gravier St., New Orleans (866) 290‐7864

Capital Area Corporate Recycling, cacrc.com

*call upon arrival 1400 Main St., Baton Rouge, (225) 379‐3577 Tues‐Fri 8:30am‐3:30pm‐ side of building

DeWalt Factory Service Center 5727 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans 504‐734‐3413 (dial 0) Mon‐Fri 7am – 4pm

HopePhones, hopephones.org/ *mail in phones

Salvation Army, http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

Visit website to find drop off location or schedule a pick‐up.

CHRISTMAS TREES Trees will often be picked up during early January for use in coastal restoration projects.

*See City of New Orleans website or contact your local parish government for collection schedule

CLOTHING HANGERS [metal] Poland Scrap Metal Recycling 1741 Poland Ave, New Orleans, (504) 942‐1479; Mon‐Fri 8am‐4:30pm, Sat 8am‐3 pm.

Unity of Greater New Orleans 506 N. St. Patrick St, New Orleans (504) 483‐9300 Mon‐Thur 10am‐3pm

CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS There are many other neighborhood thrift shops that will happily accept donations.

All Saints Thrift Shop 908 N. Columbia St., Covington, LA (985) 892‐5282 Mon‐Sat 9am‐2pm

Animal Assistance league, *wash cloths, sponges, pet supplies

2700 Terrace Ave., Slidell (985) 646‐4267 Mon‐Fri 7:30 am‐4pm

Bargain Center 3200 Dauphine St., New Orleans (504) 948‐0007 Donations accepted Wed 9 am – 2pm




Community Christian Concern 2228 Second St., Slidell (985) 646‐0357 Mon‐Thurs 10am‐4pm Mon‐Wed 10am‐2pm; Fri‐ 10am‐2pm

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Covenant House *professional women’s attire only

611 N Rampart St. (504) 584‐1100 open 24/7

Dress for Success, neworleans.dressforsuccess.org/get‐involved/donate/ *see website for donation dates

4304 Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 891‐4337 Goodwill, goodwillno.org various locations

Gran’s Attic http://samcen.org/grans‐attic.html

408 Girod St., Mandeville, LA, (985) 626‐4457 Mon‐Sat 10am‐3pm donations 9am‐1pm




Restoration Thrift, restorationthrift.org/ *visit their website for items they cannot accept 2025 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans 504‐322‐2643 [email protected] Mon‐Sat 10am‐6pm

Salvation Army visit website to find drop off location or schedule a pick‐up.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store facebook.com/stvincentdepaulNOLA/ *call ahead if large time

4034 4th Street, Marrero (504) 340‐ 3119 Tues‐Sun 9am‐4pm

Unity of Greater New Orleans, *gently used household items to furnish apartments of newly‐housed homeless. No clothes!

506 N. St. Patrick St, New Orleans (504) 483‐9300 Mon‐Thur 10am‐3pm

Thrift USA 601 Terry Pkwy, Terrytown (504) 363‐0006 Mon‐Fri 9am‐7pm; Sat 9am‐6pm; Sun 11am‐6pm

Vietnam Vets, vva.org/donate/ *go online to schedule pickup


COMPOST°

*Compost services are growing in New Orleans. Check these sites for up‐to‐date info on service, fees and types of organic waste they accept.*

City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/

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The Composting Network, compostingnetwork.com Offers commercial and residential compost pickup, and a green waste drop‐off site in eastern New Orleans.

Shmelly’s Dirt Farm, www.schmellys.com Offers commercial and residential compost pickup.

Compost NOW Community compost project that collects frozen food scraps and transports them to local NOLA farms to be turned into nutrient‐rich compost. Collection sites at local New Orleans libraries. Visit www.facebook.com/CompostNewOrleansWaste/ for drop off times, locations and instructions.

COMPUTERS: working All Saints Thrift Shop 908 N. Columbia St., Covington, LA, (985) 892‐5282; Mon‐Sat 9am‐2pm

Bargain Center 3200 Dauphine St., New Orleans, (504) 948‐0007; Mon‐Sun 11am‐5pm.





*call upon arrival 1400 Main St., Baton Rouge, (225) 379‐3577 Tues‐Fri 8:30am‐3:30pm‐ side of building Community Christian Concern *only small computers 2228 Second St., Slidell (985) 646‐0357 Mon‐Wed 10am‐2pm; Fri‐ 10am‐2pm

Covenant House *call ahead, accepts supplies as needed 611 N Rampart St. (504) 584‐1100; open 24/7 Goodwill, goodwillno.org Various locations




Repurpose, repurposenola.org 2372 St. Claude Ave Ste 110, New Orleans Everyday 9am‐8pm 3401 Canal Street, New Orleans‐ enter circle driveway from Canal Street side

Tues‐ Thurs 12‐2pm; Sat 10:30am‐4pm

Salvation Army, salvationarmyusa.org/ *visit website to find drop off location or schedule a pick‐up

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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store facebook.com/stvincentdepaulNOLA/ *call first



Vietnam Vets, https://vva.org/donate/ *go online to schedule a pickup 5278 Jefferson, Hwy, Harahan, LA 605 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna, LA

COMPUTERS: non‐working City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/ Capital Area Corporate Recycling, carc.com

*must call upon arrival

1400 Main St., Baton Rouge, (225) 379‐3577 (must call upon arrival) Tues‐Fri 8:30am‐4pm

DVDs Bridge House, bridgehouse.org/support‐us/thrift‐stores/ *call 504‐525‐3130 for pickup Tues‐Sat 8am‐3pm




*must call upon arrival

1400 Main St., Baton Rouge, (225) 379‐3577 Tues‐Fri 8:30am‐3:30pm‐ side of building

Friends of the New Orleans Library, friendsnola.org 130 N Florida St, Covington 504‐782‐0330 Tues‐Thurs 10am‐4pm (also have drop‐off box)

Mushroom New Orleans *good condition only

1037 Broadway St., New Orleans (504) 866‐6065 daily 10am‐12am

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store *call first if large item https://www.facebook.com/stvincentdepaulNOLA/



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E ELECTRONICS (misc): non‐working City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/ Capital Area Corporate Recycling, carc.com

*must call ahead

1400 Main St., Baton Rouge, (225) 379‐3577 Tues‐Fri 8:30am‐4pm

STS Electronic Recycling 903‐589‐3705 4532 W Napolean Ave, Suite 101, Metairie [Call to schedule pickup]

ELECTRONICS (misc.): working Bargain Center 3200 Dauphine St., New Orleans (call first) (504) 948‐0007 Mon‐Sun 11am‐5pm


*must call ahead

1400 Main St., Baton Rouge, (225) 379‐3577 Tues‐Fri 8:30am‐4pm Covenant House *accepts supplies as needed; call ahead 611 N Rampart St. (504) 584‐1100 open 24/7

Red, White & Blue Thrift Store – redwhiteandblue‐thriftstore.com/new‐orleans‐east‐bank‐la/



STS Electronic Recycling *call to schedule pickup

903‐589‐3705 4532 W Napolean Ave, Suite 101, Metairie

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, *call first if large item



Vietnam Vets, vva.org/donate/ [go online to schedule pickup] 5278 Jefferson, Hwy, Harahan, LA 605 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna, LA

FOOD Gran’s Attic, facebook.com/samcenfoodbank 402 Girod St., Mandeville, LA, (985) 626‐4457 Mon‐Sat 10am‐3pm donations 9am‐1pm

Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans Warehouse 700 Edwards Ave. (504) 734‐1322

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Second Harvest Food Bank Cont. Lafayette Warehouse, 215 East Pinhook Rd (337) 237‐7711 Mon‐Fri 8am‐3:30pm

FURNITURE All Saints Thrift Shop *free furniture pickup call 302‐841‐1759

908 N. Columbia St., Covington, LA (985) 892‐5282 Mon‐Sat 9am‐2pm

Bargain Center 3200 Dauphine St., New Orleans (504) 948‐0007 Sun‐Mon 11am‐5pm




Covenant House *call ahead

611 N Rampart St. (504) 584‐1100 open 24/7

Goodwill, goodwillno.org various locations

The Green Project, thegreenproject.org/ 2831 Marais St. (504) 945‐0240, Mon‐Sat 9am‐4pm

Habitat for Humanity Restore, habitat‐nola.org/restore/ *call ahead

2900 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans (504) 861‐2077 Tues‐Sat. 10am‐6pm

Pelican Thrift 341 N Hennessey St., New Orleans, (504) 483‐9996 Mon‐Sat 10am‐6pm.

Red, White & Blue Thrift Store redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com/new‐orleans‐east‐bank‐la/ *small items


Red, White & Blue Thrift Store cont. 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna (504) 393‐1072 Mon‐Sat 9 am‐6 pm, donations accepted 9am‐5pm

Salvation Army, salvationarmyusa.org/

visit website to find drop off location or schedule a pick‐up

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, *call ahead if large item



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Unity of Greater New Orleans *furnishings for apartments of newly‐housed homeless

506 N. St. Patrick St, New Orleans (504) 483‐9300 [email protected] Mon‐Thur 10am‐3pm

Vietnam Vets, https://vva.org/donate/ *go online to schedule pickup


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GLASS City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] Up to 50 lbs. https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/*service restarted July 2018, check website for updates Glass Half Full glasshalffullnola.org 3935 Louisa St 9AM‐5:30PM

Phoenix Recycling, phoenixrds.com

*call or go online to request service or arrange pickup

3900 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie (504) 229‐4244 [email protected]

H I INSTRUMENTS, MUSICAL (see ‘Musical Instruments’) J JUNK MAIL (See ‘Paper’) Recycled curbside by the City of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish K L LIGHT BULBS: CFLs *CFLs contain Mercury, a toxic chemical, so it is imperative that they be recycled.

City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only]

https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/

Home Depot, homedepot.com various locations

Lowe’s lowes.com

various locations

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LIGHT BULBS: Fluorescent Tubes City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/ Home Depot, homedepot.com various locations

LIGHT BULBS: INCANDESCENT City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/ LPs (See ‘Records’) M MAGAZINES (See ‘Paper’) Recycled curbside by the City of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.

Fair Grinds Coffee 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans (504) 913‐9072 Mon‐Sun 6am‐8pm

2221 St Claude Ave., New Orleans Mon‐Sun 6am‐2pm MARDI GRAS BEADS (drop‐off sites) City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/ The Arc, arcgno.org

1. 925 S. Labarre Ave., Metairie; (504)837‐5105.

2. 333 Sala Ave., Westwego 3. 1771 Nashville, New Orleans *year round

4. 3700 Jean Laffite Pkwy., Chalmette 5. 106 E. 25th Ave., Covington

Check the ARC website for updated and seasonal bead donation locations

The Green Project, thegreenproject.org/ 2831 Marais St. (504) 945‐0240, Mon‐Sat 9am‐4pm

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MEDICATION (unwanted, extra) DEA List of Certified Controlled Substance Disposal Locations: https://apps2.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1

METAL Airline Salvage, airlinesalvage.com 6900 Airline Dr., New Orleans (504) 737‐1100

All Scrap Metals, LLC allscrapmetals.net/ 7 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner (504) 471‐0241 Mon‐Fri 8am‐4pm and Sat 8am‐1pm

Ellis Recycling 151 Industrial Dr., Slidell (985) 649‐2940 Tues‐Fri 8am‐4:30pm & Sat 8:30am‐12:30pm

EMR Recycling, usa.emrgroup.com/selling

2525 Lafitte Street, New Orleans (504) 822‐5561 Mon – Fri 8 am‐3:30 pm; Sat 8 am – 11:45 am

4801 Florida Ave., New Orleans (504) 942‐0377 Mon‐Fri 8 am – 3:30 pm

902 Julia St. New Orleans (504) 636‐7200 Mon‐Fri 8 am – 3:30 pm

EMR Recycling cont. 50 LaBauve, Westwego (504) 436‐4061 Mon‐Fri 8am‐3:30 pm.

Florida Parishes Scrap floridaparishscrap.com 11361 Highway 190 W, Hammond (225) 567‐2122 Mon‐Fri 8am‐3:45pm & Sat 8am‐11:30am

P&W Industries, 68669 Highway 59, Mandeville, (985) 892‐2461 Mon‐Thurs 7:30am‐12pm & 1pm‐4pm; Friday 7am‐12pm & 1pm‐3:30pm

Poland Scrap Metal Recycling 1741 Poland Ave, New Orleans, (504) 942‐1479; Mon‐Fri 8am‐4:30pm, Sat 8am‐3 pm Uptown Recycling, uptownrecycling.net 1320 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans (504) 523‐8485 Mon‐Fri 8‐4:30 pm & Sat 8am‐2pm

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Many thrift stores accept musical instruments; call first. (see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for stores)

Drew’s Tunes drewstunes.org/donate *mail gently used or new instruments to PO box

PO box 840212, New Orleans

Uptown Music Exchange 5434 Magazine St., New Orleans 2end floor

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(504) 891‐7670 Wed‐Fri 12pm‐5pm & Sat 11am‐4pm

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra lpomusic.com

*call ahead

504‐523‐6530 2533 Columbus St. Ste 202 New Orleans, LA 70119 New Orleans Musician’s Relief Fund nomrf.org

828 Royal St., #130, New Orleans email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Roots of Music *call or email to donate brass, percussion, or woodwind instruments

504) 460‐2611 or [email protected] 2624 Burgundy St., New Orleans 70118 Mon‐Thurs 12‐7pm, Sat 11am‐2p.

N NEWSPAPERS (see ‘Paper’) Recycled curbside by the City of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish

O OIL: COOKING OIL: MOTOR Auto Zone, autozone.com

Most locations, contact first Safeway Oil and Grease St Bernard, LA 504‐650‐3195

OIL FILTERS (See ‘Oil: Motor’) P PAINT The Green Project, thegreenproject.org *only accepts usable latex paint in original containers

2831 Marais St (504) 945‐0240 Mon‐Sat 9am‐4pm PAPER Recycled curbside by the City of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish

City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/ Republic Services/Allied Waste 808 L & A Road (504) 837‐8950 Mon‐Fri 7am‐3pm

Royal Mail Services *shredded

828 Royal St. (504) 522‐8523 Mon‐Fri 9am‐5pm and Sat 10am‐4pm

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PET SUPPLIES Many thrift stores accept pet supplies; call first. (see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for stores)

ARNO, animalrescueneworleans.org/supply‐wish‐list/

*check wish list online for needed items

271 Plauche St, New Orleans, (504) 571‐1900. Mon‐Sun 3pm‐7pm

Southeast Louisiana Pet Food Pantry, selapfp.org/donate‐pet‐food.html

Locations for food donations on website

PLASTIC BOTTLES (#1‐#2) Recycled curbside by the City of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.

City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/ Republic Services/Allied Waste *must call to arrange

808 L & A Road (504) 837‐8950 Mon‐Fri 8am‐5pm

PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS *Due to pollution and litter hazards posed by disposable plastic and paper bags, the most eco‐friendly solution is to use reusable shopping bags

PRESCRIPTIONS (See ‘Medications’) PRINTERS City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/ Capital Area Corporate Recycling, http://www.cacrc.com 1400 Main St., Baton Rouge, (225) 379‐3577 (must call ahead) Tues‐Fri 8:30am‐4pm STS Electronic Recycling *call to schedule pickup

903‐589‐3705 4532 W Napolean Ave, Suite 101, Metairie

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store facebook.com/stvincentdepaulNOLA/ *call ahead if large time 4034 4th Street, Marrero

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(504) 340‐ 3119 Tues‐Sun 9am‐4pm

PROPANE CYLINDERS AmeriGas amerigas.com

*currently suspended due to COVID 19

107 Iris Ave., Jefferson (504) 835‐0765 or (504) 366‐8848; Mon‐Fri 8am‐12pm, 1pm‐4pm

Q R RECORDS Many thrift stores accept records; call first. (see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for stores)

Bargain Center 3200 Dauphine St., New Orleans, (504) 948‐0007; Mon‐Sun 11am‐5pm.

BloominDeals (Junior League) 4645 Ferret St. (504) 891‐1289 Mon‐Sat 10am‐6pm, donations accepted till 5:30pm




Domino Sound Record Shop *usually buy/trade records on Thurs, Fri, and Sat

2557 Bayou Rd., New Orleans (504) 309‐0871 Mon 12pm‐6pm, Wed‐Sun 12pm‐6pm

Euclid Records euclidnola.com *will buy if product in of interest to them

3301 Chartres St., New Orleans 504) 947‐4348; Mon‐Sun 11am‐7pm. Thurs‐Mon 12pm‐6pm

Mushroom New Orleans *good condition only

1037 Broadway St., New Orleans (504) 866‐6065 Daily 10am‐12am

Peaches Records peachesrecordsandtapes.com 4318 Magazine St., New Orleans (504) 282‐3322 Mon‐Sun 10am‐5pm

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store facebook.com/stvincentdepaulNOLA/


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S SHOES (see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’) Many thrift stores accept shoes if in good condition; call first. (see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for stores) SPORTING GOODS (See Clothing & Household Goods’)

STEEL (see ‘Metal’)

T TELEVISIONS: Working All Saints Thrift Shop *call ahead to check if TV type is acceptable

908 N. Columbia St., Covington, LA (985) 892‐5282 Mon‐Sat 9am‐2pm Bridge House, bridgehouse.org/support‐us/thrift‐stores/ *call 504‐525‐3130 for pickup Tues‐Sat 8am‐3pm



Community Christian Concern *only flatscreens

2228 Second St., Slidell (985) 646‐0357 Mon‐Wed 10am‐2pm; Fri‐ 10am‐2pm


Red, White & Blue Thrift Store ‐ http://redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com/new‐orleans‐east‐bank‐la/


605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna (504) 393‐1072 Mon‐Sat 9 am‐6 pm, donations accepted 9am‐5pm.

Salvation Army, http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ visit website to find drop off location or schedule a pick‐up.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store *call for large items https://www.facebook.com/stvincentdepaulNOLA/


Unity of Greater New Orleans, [email protected]

506 N. St. Patrick St, New Orleans

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(504) 483‐9300 Mon‐Thur 10am‐3pm

Vietnam Vets, https://vva.org/donate/

*go online to schedule pickup


TELEVISIONS: Non‐Working City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/Limit of 4 televisions TIRES City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/Limit of 5 tires Colt, Inc Scrap Tire Center, coltscraptire.com 9300 Old Gentilly Rd, New Orleans LA 70127 337‐253‐0353 or 800‐259‐8311 Mon‐Fri 7‐4 TOYS: ELECTRONIC, working Bridge House, bridgehouse.org/support‐us/thrift‐stores/ *call 504‐525‐3130 for pickup Tues‐Sat 8am‐3pm




Gran’s Attic, samcen.org/grans‐attic.html 408 Girod St., Mandeville, LA, (985) 626‐4457 Mon‐Sat 10am‐3pm donations 9am‐1pm

Red, White & Blue Thrift Store ‐ http://redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com/new‐orleans‐east‐bank‐la/



Salvation Army, salvationarmyusa.org/

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store facebook.com/stvincentdepaulNOLA/ 4034 4th Street, Marrero (504) 340‐ 3119 Tues‐Sun 9am‐4pm

Vietnam Vets, https://vva.org/donate/ *go online to schedule a pickup


TOYS: ELECTRONIC, Non‐Working City of New Orleans Recycling Drop‐Off Center [City of New Orleans residents only] https://nola.gov/sanitation/recycling/drop‐off/

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TOYS: NON‐ELECTRONIC All Saints Thrift Shop 908 N. Columbia St., Covington, LA (985) 892‐5282 Mon‐Sat 9am‐2pm





Gran’s Attic, samcen.org/grans‐attic.html 408 Girod St., Mandeville, LA, (985) 626‐4457 Mon‐Sat 10am‐3pm donations 9am‐1pm

Red, White & Blue Thrift Store, redwhiteandbluethriftstore.com/new‐orleans‐east‐bank‐la/



Salvation Army, salvationarmyusa.org/ visit website to find drop off location or schedule a pick‐up



Vietnam Vets, vva.org/donate/ 5278 Jefferson, Hwy, Harahan, LA 605 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna, LA

U V VIDEO TAPES: Working Many thrift stores accept videotapes; call first. (see ‘Clothing & Household Goods’ for stores)





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W WOODEN PALLETS Affordable Pallet Company (504) 833‐1048 or 504‐662‐0987 4099 Industrial Pkwy, New Orleans 70129 Mon‐Fri 8am‐4pm

X Y YARD WASTE: (see ‘Compost) Z

Documents

New Orleans Recycling Guide 2021