News

Household Hazardous Waste Day - April 9, 2011

Goodwill Recycles Plastics #1-6, Paper and Cardboard - March 10, 2011

Oklahoma Magazine just recognized Norman as Oklahoma's Greenest City! Click here to download the article - September 24, 2010 - This is great news for Norman and the article highlights how our city has come together to create a greener, more sustainable city for future generations.

About C.O.R.E.

C.O.R.E., Citizens Organized to Recycle our Environment, is a group of citizens trying to increase recycling activity in Norman, OK. If you would like to join these efforts, contact C.O.R.E. at .

What Can I Do?

Reduce

Purchase products that are packaged in recycled or recyclable material
Purchase products with minimal packaging materials
Use a mulching mower blade
Avoid purchasing disposable items such as razors and food containers when reusable options are available
Purchase long-lasting appliances and keep them well-maintained

Reuse

Purchase reusable canvas shopping bags for groceries
Reuse the back of used paper for scratch paper
Use rechargeable batteries
Use newspaper as packing material

Recycle

Recycle your home refuse
Recycle packing materials such as Styrofoam peanuts at shipping centers in Norman
Start a recycling program at work
Teach your children to recycle