Closets bursting full of these useful yet awkward to store items? Millions of hangers are produced annually with only 10-15% reused or recycled.
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
How do I go green?
Reduce
Bring hangers from home when picking up your dry cleaning so you don't end up with duplicates. A pair of pants, a top and a jacket can comfortably hang wrinkle free on the same hanger by investing in long lasting, sturdy wooden hangers.
Reuse
Many dry cleaners will accept hangers for reuse, and some second-hand stores may also take them. Wire hangers can be reused for a variety of projects around the house and garden—reshape the hook for dying eggs at Easter or use a number of hangers as stakes in the garden.
Recycle
The component parts of hangers are mostly recyclable, though not in the curb side blue box. Metal, plastic and wood each go to different facilities. Go to Metal, Plastic or Wood Waste (lumber) for lists of facilities that accept those materials. The operators listed below will also accept hangers for reuse and/or recycling:
Facilities
Ellice Recycle
Enter at 524 David Street
Victoria
250-386-4342
Hartland Recycling Facility
# 1 Hartland Avenue
Victoria
250-360-3030
The Environmental Story
Hangers are generally composed of recyclable materials, but all too frequently end up in the trash, as blue box programs tend not to include hanger collection. Plastic hangers may or may not be recyclable due to the low grade plastics used in production.
Save the Date!
This year, Hartland Happening is on Sunday June 24th.
10:30 am to 3:00 pm
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Questions? Call the CRD Hotline.
We can answer your questions on the Hartland landfill, composting, household hazardous waste, recycling and more!
t: 250.360.3030
toll-free: 1.800.663.4425 #3030
Go blue. It's the right thing to do.
Use CRD Blue Boxes & Bags at the curb.