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Indianapolis, IN, It’s that time of year when leaves begin to turn and fall, and when area schools begin collecting old telephone directories in the annual YP Project ReDirectory® recycling program sponsored by the Indiana Recycling Coalition.
The fifth annual YP Project ReDirectory® phone book recycling program kicks off today with 14 schools vying for cash prizes totaling $2,250.
Nearly 57 tons of directories were collected last year with Greenbriar Elementary School taking home the top prize of $650 while collecting 9.92 tons. In addition to collection areas at the various schools there are three drop-off locations, so there is plenty of opportunity for recycling the collected directories.
“Our students had such a great time collecting directories last year, and I know they’re eager to defend their title,” said Kathy Robbins, Greenbriar Elementary teacher. “We’re looking forward to the competition again this year. Greenbriar Elementary is ready to do what we can to win and to help improve our environment.”
The Indiana Recycling Coalition is coordinating this year’s phone book recycling program by joining forces with Republic Waste Services & Recycling of Indiana and YP to recycle old directories as the new Indianapolis YP Real Yellow PagesSM directories are delivered throughout the area.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to help provide this recycling opportunity each year,” said Carey Hamilton, executive director, Indiana Recycling Coalition. “The students and the entire community get excited about this program, and it’s easy to understand why. It’s fun, it’s rewarding, it’s educational, and it helps to build a culture of sustainability within the Indianapolis area.”
“The IRC is also pleased to educate the public about how to opt out of receiving the phone book for those residents and businesses who no longer require them, thus helping to reduce first and then recycle this part of the waste stream,” Hamilton added.
These schools will be working hard to win the big prize:
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary, 5241 Brehob Road, Indianapolis
- Bunker Hill Elementary, 6620 Shelbyville Road, Indianapolis
- CHOICE Academy, Decatur Central High School, 5251 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis
- Fortville Elementary, 8414 N. 200 W, Fortville
- Greenbriar Elementary, 8201 N. Ditch Road, Indianapolis
- Herron High School, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis
- Irvington Community School, 6705 E. Julian Avenue, Indianapolis
- Jonathan Jennings Elementary #109, 3725 Kiel Avenue, Indianapolis
- Lawrence North High School, 7802 Hague Road, Indianapolis
- Northview Middle School, 8401 Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis
- Paul I. Miller Elementary #114, 2251 Sloan Avenue, Indianapolis
- Southport High School, 971 E. Banta Road, Indianapolis
- Sunnyside Elementary, 6345 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis
- Westfield High School, 18250 North Union Street, Westfield
A total of $2,250 will be awarded among the schools participating in this year’s challenge. Prizes will be awarded to the top three schools, with $650 going to the school collecting the most directories, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place. Schools finishing fourth through fourteenth will each receive $100.
Directories can also be dropped off at the following locations owned by Republic Services:
- Circle City Recycling, 3617 Southeastern Avenue
- Langsdale Recycling, 832 Langsdale Avenue
- Republic Services, 96th Street Transfer Station
A map of all 17 drop off locations can be found here.
The collection containers, hauling and recycling services are being provided by Republic Services of Indiana.
Residents who wish to limit or stop delivery of directories should visit www.YellowPagesOptOut.com or call 1-866-329-7118 to submit their requests to stop the future delivery of directories from all directory publishers. Residents should note that requests take several weeks to process, so there is the possibility that changes in delivery preferences for directories approaching or currently in distribution may not be reflected until the next directory delivery cycle. The site is free and information provided through the site will not be shared with anyone other than directory publishers for the purpose of updating distribution lists.
YP Real Yellow PagesSM directories are made from recycled paper waste and wood fiber waste such as sawdust and wood chips left over from lumber processing operations. Residents and businesses can call YP Project ReDirectory at 1-800-953-4400 for information about recycling outdated phone books in this community.
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