“We have hosted this annual community recycling event for several years and have had terrific participation from our neighbors. ArcelorMittal is a major recycler, and steel is the most recycled material in the world. With this event, we are able to extend our commitment to sustainability and help the local community safely and sustainably manage common recyclables — metal cans, plastic, glass, paper — and other items like e-waste and tires,” said Matt Caprarese, division manager, environmental and utilities, ArcelorMittal Weirton.
 
According to the Steel Recycling Institute, in the past 50 years, more than 50% of the steel produced in this country has been recycled through the steelmaking process.
 
Last year, ArcelorMittal Weirton and its partners helped nearly 300 residents safely and responsibly recycle tires, e-waste, paper, plastic, glass and metal cans at this annual community event.
 
When: 
Saturday, 13 September 2014 
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: 
ArcelorMittal Weirton, Route 2 between Avenues F&G in Weirton, W.Va.
What: 
Residents can drop off the following items to be recycled and/or properly disposed:

• Aluminum and steel cans
• Plastic (all #s of plastic)
• Glass
• Paper (cardboard, magazines, etc.)
• Electronic waste (computers, microwaves, TVs, VCRs, stereos)
• Universal waste (fluorescent light bulbs, small batteries, etc.)
• Tires (18” or less; maximum of 10 per person)

NOTE: The following items will NOT be accepted: household hazardous wastes (paint, chemicals), pharmaceutical/medical waste
Who: 
Free and open to all Weirton, Brooke County and Hancock County residents
*A valid West Virginia driver’s license is required for disposing tires
Contact: 
ArcelorMittal (pre-event) – Mary Beth Holdford (330) 659-9121
ArcelorMittal (day-of-event) – Matt Caprarese (304) 224-5173
REAP – Scott Lemons (304) 940-0256