Plastic Roundup 2019
Awbrey Park Elementary





Participating Schools: Awbrey Park Elementary
We welcome families and neighbors who live in Eugene's Santa Clara neighborhood to be a part of a special project at Awbrey Park Elementary. (We ask others in Lane County to visit www.lanecounty.org/plasticsroundup to participate.)
On specific dates in March/April the school will be collecting plastics that are no longer accepted in curbside recycling bins. Here's how it works:
(1) February: Start right away to collect and prepare materials at your home or business, and prepare all materials using instructions below.
(2) March 14th, 21st at April 4th: Drop-off your materials at Awbrey Park on specified dates ONLY, directly after school from 2:45pm to 3:45pm. Volunteers will be on-site to assist. (Please check below for dates once they are announced.)
IMPORTANT: Only items that are properly sorted and prepared will be accepted by "community collection" volunteers on scheduled drop-off dates.
March/April Drop-off Dates:
After School - 3p to 4p
March 14, 21st, and April 4th
(We will also be at STEM night on March 14th!)
** DUMPING MATERIALS AT AWBREY PARK IS NOT ALLOWED **
(Materials delivered to Awbrey Park outside of scheduled times will not be recycled.)
What materials will be accepted?
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Main Category 1: #2 Tubs and Lids
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Main Category 2: #2 Bottles and Jugs
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Main Category 3: #5 Bottles, Tubs and Lids
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Category 4 (Optional): #2 "Pakteck" Beverage Handles
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Category 5 (Optional): #4 Tubs, Bottles and Lids
How to prepare:
Start by identifying the "resin type" which is the small number on the bottom or side of most plastic containers encircled by recycling arrows. (It must be a #2, #4, or #5. Use a black permanent marker on the container to make the number easier to see.)
1. Remove all lids
2. Rinse and dry inside/outside of container
3. Remove all labels
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Some labels are "heat seal" labels and will not come off. (Carefully test with a fingernail or butter knife.)
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Labels that even slightly peel off will need to be completely removed.
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Please watch the following video (on YouTube): Click Here to watch
4. Sort Into Categories (and place in CLEAR plastic bags)
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Main Category 1: #2 Tubs and Lids

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Main Category 2: #2 Bottles and Jugs

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Main Category 3: #5 Bottles, Tubs and Lids

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Category 4 (Optional): #2 "Pakteck" Beverage Handles

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Category 5 (Optional): #4 Tubs, Bottles and Lids
