America Recycles Day is Nov. 15, and three opportunities for recycling are available in Aurora throughout the month of November. All recycling events are free.
From Nov. 1 to 30, Aurora residents, businesses and city employees (with city identification) may drop off unlimited quantities of paper to be shredded for free at Curbside DataControl and Confidential Screening, 15686 E. Batavia Drive. Check in with the office anytime between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to participate.
All materials must be free of trash, plastics and binders, but other recyclables will be accepted separately. Also, for those who wish to watch their materials being shredded may make an appointment on Tuesdays only and pay $25 for up to six boxes. To make an appointment, call 303-343-7096.
In addition, the city of Aurora will collect mercury-containing devices and equipment and used alkaline batteries from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Fire Station No. 8, 250 S. Chambers Road. The event is open to Aurora residents only.
Finally, for those who enjoy a little fried turkey on Thanksgiving, the city of Aurora is participating in the third annual Holiday recycOil® 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Fire Station No. 9, 17200 E. Mexico Ave.
The free event, presented by the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Enterprises, is designed to divert used cooking oil from municipal water systems and landfills. In the event’s first two years, more than 580 gallons of oil was collected in Aurora.
Both Aurora residents and non-residents may participate, and coordinators ask that the oil be brought for disposal in liquid form. Additional collection locations are available throughout the metro area.
For more information on any of these events, call the city of Aurora recycling hotline at 303-739-7173.
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