Recycling
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Recycling efforts in Abaco started with the recycling of aluminum cans in 2006 and is growing by leaps and bounds. With the combined efforts of Friends of the Environment and Bahamas Tourism efforts are being made to recycle cans, bottles, batteries, oil, cars, and various scrap metals.
Find out more about recycling in your area.
Marsh Harbour
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The main bin is located on the corner near Every Child Counts, on the back road near the turn off to Batelco. -
Additional sites: Snappa's Restaurant for restaurant and boat collection; New Vision Ministry and for school use only; Forest Heights Academy.
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Car and boat batteries are being collected at most gas stations with hope of boatyard depots in the future.
Treasure Cay
16 recycling bins are located throughout the Treasure Cay area.
Cherokee Sound
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House recycling and collection is in full swing in Cherokee, a collection bin is located in town.
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Can recycling is being implemented in Cherokee School.
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Car and boat battery recycling has also been recently implemented.
Sandy Point
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Cans and bottles are being collected for recycling at the local depot.
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Car and boat batteries can be recycled at the local gas station.
Hope Town
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The main recycling can bin is at Sunshine Park, across from the Hope Town Harbour Lodge. For north end residents, there is a can bin at the entrance to town.
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An additional 6 barrels for can recycling have been placed throughout the island by the Hope Town Association. These bins were decorated by Hope Town School students.
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Car, golf cart and boat batteries can be recycled at Sea Horse Marine, Island Marine and Island Cart Rentals.
Man-O-War
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Recycling bins for aluminium cans are located:
by the lumber yard warehouse.
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Outside MOW Hardware
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Outside Island Treats by the picnic tables
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Dock N Dine Restaurant at the Marina is also recycling cans
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Two bins are located at the dump: one for cans, one for bottles, and a pallet for used car and boat batteries
Guana Cay
Art Café is headed up efforts to implement can and bottle recycling.
Green Turtle Cay
Recycling depot is located at the Roland Roberts House in New Plymouth
Lubbers' Quarters
Recycling depot is located at the Abaco Ocean Club marina, although smaller site may soon be available through out the island.
