Waste disposal

We generate a lot of waste. When getting rid of waste, please try to recycle first. This is a member intensive process. Artisans Asylum has a few systems in place to handle shared waste. In order for the system to work, members need to be involved.

Recycling

We strive to be a leave-no-trace facility.  Please try to recycle items before throwing them out.  

Mixed Stream Recycling

Recycle the following items:

• Aseptic packaging- Wax-covered or foiled line containers such as juice boxes can be placed in the recycle bin.

• Aluminum foil- Only completely clean foil can be recycled.

• Books- Paperbacks only (Hard cover books are not recyclable.)

• Cans of compressed gas/air duster- In order to be able to recycle these cans, you will need to make sure there is no compressed air left in the can. Once it is empty you will need to puncture the can.

• Bottles and containers- Glass and Plastic containers (#1-7, except Styrofoam).

• Paper

• Shredded Paper - can be placed with recycling if it stored in a clear see-through plastic bag.

• Rigid Plastic  - any other plastic item numbered 1-7, or items such as plastic toys, etc.   

Aluminum cans

There are a couple of collection points for cans in the two buildings.

Wood

Please place scrap wood at the one of the bins in the wood shop.  Cut it up into small manageable pieces. Exceptionally useful, true, and undamaged scrap of linear wood (not sheet goods) can be donated to the wood shop lead.  We currently do not have a recycling option for wood.  Please place all wood into the dumpster.

Metal

We have a scrap bin that is picked up periodically at the entrance of the metal shop.  Please make sure items are safely in the container.

Trash

We generate a large amount of trash one burrito wrapper at a time.  You may only be putting one item in, but if the trash is full, take it out.

If you have a large object or objects to dispose of, please bring them directly to the dumpster. The dumpsters are located outside of Antwerp near the loading dock.