Why: Parades produce as much as 2.6 million pounds of landfill bound street waste in just 11 days. Most of the waste is cans and bottles that can be recycled and unwanted beads and throws that can be re-used.

 
 

How It Works:

  • Scan the QR code on recycling signs posted along the route to find this page.

  • Pick up free throw donation or can/bottle recycling bags at one of the stations on the map below.

  • Bags will be given out and taken in from 10:00am until 4pm.

  • Throw donation bags can also be turned in year round at any ArcGNO drop off location.

 

When: *2023 Parade Dates & Times To Be Announced Soon*

What Can Be Recycled:

  • All parade throws except broken, dirty, wet or contaminated throws

  • Aluminum Cans

  • Glass

  • Please No: Plastic, Styrofoam, Paper, Cardboard, Plastic Bags, Food Containers or Used Mardi Gras Cups

Recycling Station Map:

 

What To Look For:

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