Resources In Arcata

Locations to donate clothing, furniture, appliances and more!

Angles Of Hope Thrift Store

http://youthability.org/angels-of-hope-thrift-store

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Hospice Shop

https://www.hospiceofhumboldt.org/the-hospice-shop/

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ECO Groovy Deals

https://www.ecogroovydeals.com/

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SCRAP Humboldt takes office, art, and classroom supplies upon many more Items, check them out on the link below.

https://humboldt.scrapcreativereuse.org/Material-Donations

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Arcata Scrap and Salvage also takes Scrap Metal!

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If you are in the need for some spring cleaning, feel free to take your items to the thrift stores above, where they can accept clothing, furniture, appliances and much more depending on the location you choose!

Solid Waste

Recycling And Garbage Resources

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https://www.cityofarcata.org/313/Recycling-Garbage

E-Waste

E-Waste Drop off, through Recology

https://www.recology.com/recology-arcata/electronic-universal-waste/

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Humboldt Sanitation

http://www.hwma.net/disposal-services/electronic-waste

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What Is E-Waste?

E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life." Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled.

Compost

Arcata Composting

https://www.cityofarcata.org/835/City-Composting

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Local Worm Guy Arcata

https://www.localwormguy.com/signup.html#/

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You can also start your own composting system, click on the link below to learn how!

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https://www.thekitchn.com/tips-for-setting-up-a-simple-backyard-compost-system-202160

Bottles And Cans Cash Redemption

CRV California Redemption Value for bottles and cans

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http://hwma.net/erc

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Humboldt Sanitation also does CA Redemption, find out their hours of operation and what they do and do not accept on the link below

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https://humboldtsanitation.com/recycling-information/

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You can also get money back for the following items:

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Aluminum, Glass, #1 Pet Plastic, Bi-Metal, #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) and so much more. 

check out the following link above for a more detailed list of items with a CRV and where to go to redeem your money.

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If you don't want to redeem for cash, you can also put bottles and cans in a recycling bin!