What: During weekend day parades, the public can now recycle aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles and unwanted parade throws to benefit local non-profits. Staffed recycling stations along Napoleon & St. Charles Ave distribute free throw donation bags, accept them back and act as a hub for recycling receptacles placed along the route.
When: Approx. 10:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday. Feb. 22nd - “Freret Day”
Sunday Feb. 23rd - “King Arthur Day”
Saturday March 1st - “Iris Day”
Sunday March 2nd - “Thoth Day”
Why: Capturing infinitely recyclable aluminum, glass to create sand and reusable throws from parade goers helps manage resources and reduces street, storm drain and landfill waste. It also generates $ when cans are turned in to scrap yards for their value and the throws are sorted and resold by local non profits.
Used cans brought by the public to EMR Recycling in mid-city from Feb 21st to March 7th, 2025 can be redeemed for cash at double market rate thanks to Every Can Counts.
Aluminum can recycling receptacles set out over 20 blocks during the Babylon, Chaos and Muses evening parades. Sponsored by Entergy.
Following the King Arthur day parade a crew of 12 workers with rolling bins, pickers and a box truck will sweep a section of the parade route to capture all discarded aluminum cans before city sanitation clean up.
The "Re-Cyclists" Marching Krewe parades with Krewe Boheme to collect recyclable material from parade attendees in a fun and interactive way.
Homeowners along the parade route use Recycle Dat! bins and bags on their property to help collect cans and throws from neighbors and the public.
Hotels in the Downtown Development District collect donated throws from guests and visitors from Feb 2nd to Feb 18th. Throws are collected by Glass Half Full and delivered to various non-profits.
