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Other Recycling - Materials and Totals

Other Materials & Public Collection

Recycling is one of the easiest ways for people to conserve our excessive use of natural resources. As part of our conservation mission, the Zoo has developed an effective resource management program to recycle as many materials as possible. Yearly recycling totals are listed in the table.

View material and public collection data from 2006–2012 (PDF)

**includes Metroparks Reservations
^ includes public participation
1 ton (T) = 2,000 pounds (#)
+ some receipts not yet received

Public recycling collection sites are placed throughout the Zoo and are provided at all picnic areas to collect plastic and aluminum beverage containers generated by our visitors. Concession vendors are required to participate in recycling efforts at all concessions and catered events.

Cleveland Metroparks is committed to maintaining the integrity of the natural environment through initiatives like recycling, source reduction, conservation, and education. This will serve to help minimize the ecological footprint throughout Greater Cleveland.

For more information, including recipes for organic pest spray, all-purpose cleaner and more: http://www.clemetparks.com/education/recycle.asp