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Recycling Opportunities

We have several ways to recycle at Chatham. Taking advantage of these convenient opportunities enables you to support ministries, keep waste out of landfills and improve our environment and our community. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Please inform friends, family, co-workers and neighbors of our programs, and thanks for doing your part!

Paper Recycling

Gather all your recyclable paper from home and work (see list below) and drop it off in our large green and yellow recycling dumpster. The higher we fill the bin, the more we can earn per ton. Visit Abitibi Paper Retriever for more on the program.

YES, please recycle:

• Newspaper

• Magazines

• Shopping catalogs

• Mail

• Office paper

• Self-stick notes

• Computer paper

• Posters & folders

• Fax paper

• Envelopes - even with windows

• Wrapping paper (non-foil)

Please DO NOT include the following:

• Laminated paper (non-recyclable)

• Paper towels or tissue (non-recyclable)

• Food containers

• Milk cartons

• Cardboard

• Plastic of any kind

• Metal

• Glass

• Phone books

Recycling Tip: Many of the above materials can be recycled at St. Ferdinand Park at N. Lindbergh and St. Ferdinand in Florissant, the closest recycling center to Chatham.

Plastic bags can be recycled at any Dierbergs grocer.

Please phone the church office for information on other area recycling centers and programs.

Clothing & Household Item Recycling

The yellow and white shed on our lot is for reusable clothing and household items. Merchandise Pickup Service (MPS) is a for-profit company contracting with non-profits as the middle-man for distribution of usable items to local thrift stores. Chatham receives 6 cents per pound for clothing and linens from MPS for this collection.

• Gather all your unwanted, reusable clothing, shoes, belts, purses, linens and towels. They also accept reusable and non-breakable items such as toys, books and other small household items. If it’s reusable, non-breakable and a thrift shop will accept it, they can take it for you.

• Place your items in 13 gallon or smaller plastic trash bags and deposit them into the box drop slot.

• For pick up of larger donations, please phone the number below.

Donations are tax deductible. Keep a list of items donated and phone 636-282-0000 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to request a receipt.

Aluminum Cans

We are helping a local gentleman collect aluminum cans. He uses the funds he earns to support various mission organizations. Please bag your aluminum and place it in the fenced area housing the canoes behind the gym. Thanks!