Recycling in the Greater Tulsa area
In 2019, Tulsa County residents were prescribed almost 40 Million opioid pills (OBNDD PMP 2021). People die every day in the United States from Opiate Drug overdoses including prescription pain reliver, synthetic opioids, and heroin (CDC 2020). Prescription medications can also be dangerous to the environment by releasing harmful chemicals. In order to protect citizens and the Earth, it is …
If you live within the Collinsville City limits, then you can utilize our Special Collection Event on Saturday, October 1st. To see the time and what you can bring click here.
Join us at Monarchs on the Mountain. To see the flier click Monarch’s Flier.
Join us for our Tire and E-waste collection event. To see the flier click Oakhurst Tire Ewaste Flier.
Needing new pot holders? Try making these upcycled pot holders! Here are the steps: Lay out your jeans. Cut around the pockets. Cut a piece from the leg that is similar in size. Cut batting that is similar in size. Lay the pieces on top of each other inside out and sew around the edges. Leave a hole to turn …
If you have pets, they most likely love toys. But what if you could make these toys from old jeans? Learn how now! Cut three 1 inch strips from your jeans. Stack these three strips and tie in a knot. Braid the three strips. Tie off the other end. You’re ready to give your pets the toy! Note: You can …
If you have a child in your life, odds are they love stuffed animals. Why not teach them upcycling while also helping them make a new stuffed animal with this craft? Here are the steps: Lay your jeans out. Cut the end of a leg off cutting through both sides in one cut. Turn the leg inside out. Hot Glue …
Got a milk container lying around that you don’t want to throw away? Consider this option as an alternative instead. Here are the steps: Clean your carton out thoroughly. Cut your container in the shape you would like. Cut contact paper to fit the sides of your container. Place your contact paper on the container. Finally fill with your desired …
Have leftover cassette tapes that you no longer need? Turn them into a desk organizer! Step 1: Unwrap you cassette tapes if they have plastic on them. Step 2: Arrange your cassette tapes. Step 3: Hot Glue! You are done! You can use the space to the left for tape dispensers, small items, or post it notes. Enjoy!
Got old T-shirts you need to get rid of? Try making them into bags, all without needing to sew! What you will need: Scissors T-shirt A bowl or a lid Step one: Lay your T-shirt out flat on a surface. Step two: Place your bowl or lid on the neckline of the shirt. Step three: Cut around the bowl …