Making a Difference Together: Little Rock's Recycling Success

LITTLE ROCK (December 26, 2024)- The Little Rock community came together in a big way this year for our recycling events, hosted in partnership with the Sustainability Office, Keep Little Rock Beautiful, and the Little Rock Zoo. These efforts helped reduce waste, repurpose materials, and make our city a greener, cleaner place to live. Here's a look at the incredible impact you made:

Recycling Event Totals

Thanks to your participation, we collected:

• Rock Solid Shredding: 11.28 tons (22,560 lbs) of shredded documents, ensuring secure disposal and reducing paper waste.
• NSR Plastic Bags: 540 lbs, helping to keep plastic waste out of landfills.
• eSCO: 16.63 tons (33,265 lbs) of electronics, safely recycled to prevent harmful materials from polluting our environment.
• Epic Glass: 2,350 lbs of glass, ready for repurposing into new products.
• WM Recycling Dumpster: 3.75 roll-off dumpsters filled with recyclables
• Recycle Bikes for Kids: 42 bikes donated, giving new life to bicycles and helping local children.
• Goodwill Donations: 7,400 lbs of items
• Attendee Vehicles: 908 vehicles joined us

Why It Matters

Every pound of material collected reduces waste in landfills, conserves resources, and contributes to a healthier planet. From electronic waste to plastic bags, each item repurposed prevents pollution and supports sustainable practices.

A Huge Thank You to Our Partners

We couldn't have achieved this success without the incredible collaboration of the Little Rock Sustainability Office, Keep Little Rock Beautiful, and the dedicated staff at the Little Rock Zoo. Together, we’ve made a tangible difference in protecting our environment and creating a greener future for Little Rock.

Looking Ahead

Want to get involved in our next recycling event? Stay tuned for upcoming dates and join us as we continue this important work. Together, we can keep Little Rock beautiful and sustainable for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made these events such a success!