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Message from 9United on Bottlecaps to Benches Program Ending:

Friends, we have some tough news to share…Bottlecaps to Benches is coming to a close. Our fantastic partner, Green Tree Plastics, is closing due to a well deserved ownership retirement. We will no longer be collecting caps, effective immediately.

Thank you for your incredible and continued support! We never imagined this project would last beyond the 1st bench we did but, because of you, it will end with almost 50 sustainable benches and tables on all FHSD campuses and offices, in Anderson Parks, and throughout the Anderson community. We are grateful to be part of a community that takes an active role in developing young, service-minded leaders who are giving back where we all live, learn, work and play!

If you have any questions, please send us an email us at info@9united.org.

Bottle Caps to Benches flyer overlaid with the text "All good things must come to an end..."

Future Recycling Options:

  • Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub

    Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub Flyer: Accepts electronics, household items, batteries, and textiles.

    Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub

    Items Accepted For Free:

    • Shoes: any kind, any condition
    • Zero Landfill: denim, carpet squares, fabric swatches, ceramic tile, etc.
    • Kroger: all flexible plastic (including Private Selection and Simple Truth)
    • Styrofoam: (clean, dry, sorted) egg cartons, packing peanuts, foam core, molded foam
    • Medical Equipment: walking aids, braces, slings, eyeglasses, and x-ray film
    • Creative Reuse: corks, yarn, art supplies, beads, thread, stickers, ribbon, pipe cleaners, greeting cards
    • Health and Beauty Items: razors, gift cards, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss containers
    • ALL #2-#7 plastics (clean, dry, sorted and stacked): lids, straws, shrink wrap, fishing line, corrugated plastic, cups, bubble wrap, utensils, gift cards, planter pots, Tyvek envelopes, and all plastic packaging
    • Office/School Supplies: paper, notebooks, glue, stapler/staples, rulers, markers, pens, tape, scissors, etc.

    Items Accepted for a Minimal Fee:

    batteries, lightbulbs, smoke detectors, ink and toner cartridges, carseats, tires, bike helmets, CDs, DVDs, 8-track, Beta, VHS, cassette tapes, media cases, and electronics/small appliances

    For more details, visit Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub website or call 513-629-9040.

  • Rumpke Recycling

    Recycling Guidelines: Items you can recycle include paper, plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs, cups), metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and cartons.

    Rumpke Recycling Guidelines

    Items You Can Recycle:

    • Paper: Cardboard and paper products that can fit inside your cart
    • Plastics: Bottles, jugs, tubs, and cups with the lids reattached; yogurt and fruit cups are also OK
    • Metal Cans: Any non-hazardous, non-flammable metal containers
    • Glass Bottles and Jars: Any color is acceptable
    • Cartons: Remove caps and straws before recycling

    Items Not Accepted for Recycling:

    • Plastic bags
    • Hazardous materials such as batteries
    • Tanglers such as clothing, dog leashes and garden hoses
    • Scrap metal, including pots and pans

    For more information, visit Rumpke’s website or call 1-800-828-8171.