How to Recycle Bollards

Bollards are used in every city and town and can easily be reused.

Bollards are vertical poles made of steel, plastic, glass, wood or concrete. Some bollards are made from recycled tires or plastic. These short posts are regularly used to separate roadways and walkways, to divert traffic and to define parking spots. Bollards were originally used on ship decks or wharfs as mooring posts. Depending on their material, bollards can be crushed and recycled or reused on other construction projects. Local construction recycling centers and salvage yards should be able to re-purpose a bollard easily.

Instructions

1. Visit "Earth 911" or your city recycling website to find a construction recycling center near you. Enter "Construction Materials Donation" in the first entry box. Enter your zip code in the subsequent field. Click "Search." A list of places to donate will show up in blue below.

2. Call the listings to confirm they will accept the type of bollards you have to donate. Plastic or rubber bollards may be recyclable as plastic through the city recycling center. If not, consider donating them for use as girders for a community garden project.

3. Arrange for pickup or drop off at the donation center of your choice. For heavier bollards, arrange to drop off the equipment when your towing vehicles will conveniently pass by to save fuel.

References

• Earth 911: Construction Recycling