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531 15th Street Cody, WY 82414 (307) 587‐3990 (307) 587‐2958 1993‐Cody’s recycling program be‐ gan and was operated out of two enclosed trailers at the Bob Moore Parking Lot. 1994‐The program moved into a portion of the building at 602 15th Street. 1995‐That entire building was obtained. 2001‐The center begins staying open five days a week and the collection trailer is placed at Walmart. 2004‐Cardboard collection containers were placed in commercial areas. 2005‐A new automated baler is purchased to increase efficiency. 2006‐Glass is accepted and diverted to the landfill for cover. 2008‐#1 Plastics are accepted. By September all plastic bottles are accepted. 2010‐An automated cardboard pick up route is put into place. 2012 ‐ The Recycling Center moves to 531 15th Street. Cody’s Recycling Timeline Recycling Center P.O. Box 2200 Cody, WY 82414 www.cityofcody‐wy.gov City of Cody Monday‐Saturday 7:30 a.m.‐3:30 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- Glass Aluminum Cans (beverage cans only) Plastics bottles on‐ ly) Please remove lids and rinse before recycling. Corrugated Cardboard Office Paper (white and pastel colored paper, envelopes, note paper) Newspaper Catalogs and Magazines Phone Books What items are accepted? What items are NOT accepted? Food Cans (Tin or Steel) Scrap Metal Tires Batteries Household Trash Non‐corrugated Cardboard Plastic Tubs Light Bulbs Green Waste Used Oils Paints and Stains Other Hazardous Wastes Q. How can I dispose of tires? A. Tires are accepted at the Park County Landfill for a fee. Q. How can I dispose of green waste? A. The Park County Landfill does accept brush, clean wood, grass and straw free of charge. Q. Will I be paid for my aluminum cans? A. Individuals are not paid. However the City does offer a program to the schools which allows individuals to donate their cans to a particular school. At the end of the school year the amounts are totaled and each school is paid $.25/pound for their cans. Other Resources: ‐Park County Landfill 587‐2443 ‐Wyoming Solid Waste and Recycling Association http://www.wswra.com/ FAQs