Leadership Harlan County United Recycle Information

Recycling turns materials that would otherwise become waste into valuable resources and generates a host of environmental, financial, and social benefits.

Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
606-573-9423

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Items that can be Recycled at the Harlan County Recycle Center Kids sign

Conserves natural resources for our children's future.

Reduces Pollution

Saves energy.

Supplies valuable raw materials to industry.

Creates Employment.

Reduces the need for new landfills and incinerators.

Saves Money

Because, compared to producing a ton of paper from virgin wood pulp, recycled paper uses 64% less energy and 50% less water, results in 74% less air pollution and 35% less water pollution, saves 17 trees, and created 5 times more jobs.
Recycling has led to the reduction of landfills. In the last 12 years, U.S. landfills have been reduced from over 8,000 in number to almost 3,000.
Recycling is one of the best environmental success stories of the late 20th century.
For recycling to work, everyone has to participate in each phase of the loop. From government and industry, to organizations, small businesses, and people at home, every American can make recycling a part of their daily routine.

For more information click on one of the links below

EPA for Kids Ages 5-12

EPA Student Center

Environmental Education Center
For teachers

Recycle City The Game

Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.