October 14, 2013 For more information, contact:   Indiana Recycling Coalition: Carey Hamilton Office: 317-632-5915 E-mail: [email protected]   Republic Waste Services & Recycling of Indiana: Dana Bishop Office: 317-514-4501 Email: [email protected]   YP: Deann Mayeda Office: 415-248-4226 Email: [email protected]   GREENBRIAR ELEMENTARY SET TO DEFEND TITLE AS YP PROJECT REDIRECTORY® RECYCLING PROGRAM BEGINS   11 Area Schools Battle for Cash Prizes 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 sixth annual YP Project ReDirectory® phone book recycling program kicks off today with 11 schools vying for cash prizes totaling $2,000.   Nearly 36 tons of outdated directories were collected last year with Greenbriar Elementary School in first place by collecting 8.49 tons.   “Saving the environment is the focus of the students in our school,” said Kathy Robbins, Greenbriar Elementary teacher. “With this mission in mind, they are ready to put Greenbriar on top with their collection of old phone books. This project unites our community.”   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 Pages directories are delivered throughout the area.   “We look forward to partnering with YP and Republic each year to provide this recycling opportunity,” said Carey Hamilton, Executive Director, Indiana Recycling Coalition. “This program provides a way for the entire community to support recycling and the local schools. This is a fun, rewarding and educational program which helps promote a culture of sustainability in Indianapolis.”   These schools will be working hard to win the big prize: Bunker Hill Elementary, 6620 Shelbyville Road, Indianapolis CHOICE Academy, Decatur Central High School, 5251 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis Fortville Elementary, 8414 N 200 W, Fortville Fox Hill Elementary, 802 Fox Hill Drive, Indianapolis Greenbriar Elementary, 8201 N. Ditch Road, Indianapolis Herron High School, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis Jonathan Jennings Elementary #109, 6150 Gateway Drive, Indianapolis Paul I. Miller Elementary #114, 2251 Sloan Avenue, Indianapolis Northview Middle School, 8401 Westfield Boulevard, Indianapolis Southport High School, 971 E. Banta Road, Indianapolis Sunnyside Elementary, 6345 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis   A total of $2,000 will be awarded among the schools participating in this year’s challenge. Prizes will be awarded to the top three schools, with $600 going to the school collecting the most directories, $400 for second place, and $200 for third place. Schools finishing fourth through eleventh will each receive $100.   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. 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 14 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.comor 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 Pages 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.   In addition to the directory, consumers are encouraged to use www.YP.com andwww.RealPagesLive.com to access business, government and residential listings.   About the Indiana Recycling Coalition The Indiana Recycling Coalition (IRC) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that was formed in 1989 to support source reduction, reuse, composting and recycling activities in Indiana. The IRC’s members include state and local governments, business, industry, not-for-profits and individuals. Visit the IRC website at www.indianarecycling.org   About Republic Republic Waste Services maintains its position as a pillar of the Central Indiana business community by providing excellent service and investing in great people and technology. Operating with integrity, honoring our commitments to our customers and our people, has been rewarded with consistent growth. We are Central Indiana’s largest and most experienced recycling service provider, serving businesses and residential communities on our little corner of the planet since 1969.   About YP YP is North America’s largest local search, media and advertising company. Its mission is to help local businesses and communities grow. Over 75 million monthly unique visitors rely on YP to select local businesses that will help them get things done. YP’s flagship consumer brands include theYP.com site, one of the 40 most visited web domains in the U.S., the 4.5+ star rated YP app and the YP Real Yellow Pages directory. The company’s wide range of print and digital advertising products is designed to address the evolving local search needs of consumers and help advertisers grow their business. ###   Indiana Recycling Coalition, Inc. / 708 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Indianarecycling.org ph 317.632.5915 or 877.283.9550 fax 317.682.4746