Spring is Here - Time to Recycle Your Empty Plant Pots Locally
Posted by Chad Norman March 31st, 2008 .We’ve started planting some new flowers in our gardens, so I’ve noticed a buildup of empty plastic plant containers in the garage. Because these containers are typically make from non-recyclable plastics (#4, #5, or #6), most folks just toss them into the trash. But this year we can help you make a change!
Last June, I wrote about local nurseries who reclaim empty plant pots for reuse or recycling. Taking in your used pots not only keeps plastics out of the landfill, but helps support a local business that has decided to care - a win/win. Here is where you can take your used plant pots, trays, and flats (they don’t take the flimsy plastic annuals come in):
- Brownswood Nursery Inc. (559-3425)
- Cloverleaf Greenhouse Growers (559-1515)
- Daniel Island Nursery (388-6636)
- Dream Gardens (744-7040)
- Lowcountry Nursery Company (849-6064)
- Middle Earth Nursery (572-4361)
- Summerville Nursery (873-3220)
We also have a map if you are having trouble finding these nurseries.
I also want to mention the 6 nurseries that flat-out said “No, we don’t accept drop-offs”. In alphabetical order, they are: Abide-a-While, Carolina Landscape Supply, Hidden Ponds Nursery and Garden Center, Lowcountry Mulch, Palm Trees & Garden Center, Three Oaks Landscape Contractors.
Happy gardening everyone!
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Dear Chad
I find it difficult to accept that there are stiil Greenhouses and nurseries that are not taking advantage of the recycling programs available when they can generate a positive cashflow and reduce their carbon foot print at the same time.
We ( http://www.antekmadison.com )are a Palstics Recycler that has been Recycling nursery pots, trays and flats for a number of years now through out USA and Canada. (We get a significant volume of these materials from the Carolinas into our Austell, GA plant for recycling.)
We have been accepting these materials from nursery and greenhouse industries by the truck load. In addition, depending on the type of material and the amount, we pay for these materials where it generates a positive cashflow for the nursery and greenhouse Industry.
Unfortunately, we do not encourage nor can we accept deliveries of less than truck loads ( from individual households) because its not economically/process feasible and or environmentaly friendly to handle small amounts of this material. Although if greenhouses and nurserys accept these materials back from the household they can generate numerous of Truck loads that can be recycled efficiently and economically.
thank you
J. De Sousa
http://www.antekmadison.com