HOW DO I GET RID OF IT?
The A to Z Guide for Recycling & Disposal in Pinellas County
http://www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/getridofit
Questions? Call Solid Waste at 464-7500.
All phone numbers are area code 727, unless otherwise indicated.
Greeting Cards
paper cards with a greeting or message
1. Reduce waste:
a) Use electronic e-cards instead of paper cards.
b) If you purchase new cards, select ones made with recycled content.
2. Reuse for projects such as:
a) Cut up cards to use for gift tags or bookmarks.
b) Create new cards by cutting and pasting old card fronts onto blank cardstock.
c) Make children’s arts and crafts projects such as Christmas tree ornaments.
3. Donate to others for reuse in craft projects. Call first.
a) local greeting card crafters (drop off or mail cards)
b) preschool or child care center
c) church or synagogue
d) senior center
4. Donate to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children for recycling into “new” cards. Mail
greeting cards (any occasion) to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Recycled Card
Program, 100 St. Jude’s St., Boulder City, NV 89005. Hallmark, Disney and
American Greeting cards are not accepted due to copyright issues. For more
information, call (877) 977-7572.
5. Recycle at curbside or drop-off with “mixed paper.”
This guide is provided as a service for our residents. A listing does not constitute an endorsement by Pinellas County.
The listing is not all-inclusive or exclusive, and is subject to change. Contact the organizations listed to verify program details.
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