Where are the collection sites for phonebooks?

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Renee:
 
Are there (or are there going to be) any collection sites for PHONE BOOKS this year?  (Other than the place on the south side.)
 
Usually, there’s a dumpster next to the boat ramp at Broad Ripple Park, but it’s not there yet.
 
Any info you can find would be appreciated.
 
Thanks!
Bill

 

Dear Bill,

It’s that time of year again. Halloween? No, something even scarier. Phone books! Thousands and thousands of phone books appearing at front doors throughout the state. That’s more of a trick than treat.

Fortunately it’s also time for the 5th Annual YP Project ReDirectory sponsored by the Indiana Recycling Coalition (go ahead and click, they have a purty new web site!). Project ReDirectory is an eco-friendly competition among 14 schools that receive cash prizes for their efforts. Last year nearly 57 tons of phone books were collected, with Greenbriar Elementary winning the top prize.

Collection containers can be found at the following locations:

  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary, 5241 Brehob Road, Indianapolis
  • Bunker Hill Elementary, 6620 Shelbyville Road, Indianapolis
  • CHOICE Academy, Decatur Central High School, 5251 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis
  • Fortville Elementary, 8414 N. 200 W, Fortville
  • Greenbriar Elementary, 8201 N. Ditch Road, Indianapolis
  • Herron High School, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis
  • Irvington Community School, 6705 E. Julian Avenue, Indianapolis
  • Jonathan Jennings Elementary #109, 3725 Kiel Avenue, Indianapolis
  • Lawrence North High School, 7802 Hague Road, Indianapolis
  • Northview Middle School, 8401 Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis
  • Paul I. Miller Elementary #114, 2251 Sloan Avenue, Indianapolis
  • Southport High School, 971 E. Banta Road, Indianapolis
  • Sunnyside Elementary, 6345 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis
  • Westfield High School, 18250 North Union Street, Westfield
  • Circle City Recycling, 3617 Southeastern Avenue
  • Langsdale Recycling, 832 Langsdale Avenue
  • Republic Services, 96th Street Transfer Station

YP directories are made from recycled paper and wood fiber waste. You can also attempt to limit or stop delivery at this website.

Piece out,

Renee

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Renee Sweany

Renee’s passion for caring for the planet compelled her to create Green Piece Indy, a twice-weekly email with tips on how to live a greener lifestyle in Indianapolis, and GreenClipping, a deal web site featuring green businesses in Indy. She also works for Indy Food Co-op's eastside store, Pogue's Run Grocer, and is a board member of RecycleForce, a nonprofit employing ex-offenders to recycle electronics.

  • http://www.facebook.com/danpaddles Dan Valleskey

    They keep a “no book” list, I asked to be excluded from the distribution last year. Now I will see if they honor it. Also, they will come and take away new phone books if you do not want them (hopefully to pass along to someone who DOES want it).

  • Buck

    I believe they’re collected at Belzer Middle School (Lawrence) as well.

    What about Styrofoam? Where can that be dropped off for recycling? There’s enough of that around to build a mountain.

  • Jon

    I got an error 404 when I clicked on the limit or stop delivery website link.

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