Paper Gator Recycling - Keeping the Earth Green

 

 

511 76th St S.W.
Byron Center, MI 49315

office (616) 281-4502
fax (616) 281-4524

Program Details

What is it?

The PaperGator® is a unique fundraiser where your organization is paid to collect paper products and place them in a bin for recycling.

Why do it?

Being good stewards of our resources is a great reason by itself, but in this case you also earn funds for recycling!!

How does it work?

  1. Promote - Using PaperGator® artwork that is provided on this website, the organization will promote the program. Click here to view the files.
  2. Collect – Bring in recyclable paper anytime from your homes or any other available sources and place it in the PaperGator® bin.
  3. Get Paid - You will then receive a check for the amount collected.

PaperGator RecyclingWhere does the paper go?

The paper will be picked up once a week and taken to
BPV Environmental in Byron Center, Michigan to be processed.

What will the paper become?

The paper will be shredded and processed into hydroseeding mulch, lawn establishment products, lawn repair products, cat litter, dog litter or small animal bedding.

Paper Gator Collection Bin
What can go in the bins?
  • Newsprint
  • Catalogs/Magazines
  • Junk Mail
  • Phone Books
  • Office/School paper
What can’t go in the bins?
  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Trash
  • Glass
  • Cardboard
Paper Gator Collection Bin