Aluminium cans allowed to be dropped off in Cummins’ ninth annual one-day recycle event
Cummins will host its ninth annual one-day recycle event this Thursday, June 13, inside the Central Avenue entrance to the Columbus Engine Plant, in a bid to honour its environmental commitment. In the event, more than 1000 people are expected to drop off household recyclables, appliances, electronics and more. Besides traditional recyclables including plastic, glass and paper, batteries, aluminium cans, steel cans and metal will also be accepted.
In 2017 and 2018, more than 200 Cummins employees had volunteered to direct motorists to the appropriate area or provide unloading assistance during the day-long event. This year, the numbers of volunteers are expected to be the same or more, said Cummins environmental supervisor David Wehrkamp.
The most popular items dropped off last year were large appliances including refrigerators, excess cans of paint and older televisions containing tubes.
For the first time ever, durable medical devices will also be accepted this year, said the organisers. This includes wheelchairs, transport chairs, rollators, walkers, crutches, canes, knee scooters, shower chairs, bedside commodes and seat risers.
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