Join the Movement for a Greener Tomorrow
Joining forces with the City of Harvey, we are dedicated to providing outstanding recycling services that benefit our local community. Our mission goes beyond just recycling; we are committed to creating valuable employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, empowering them to thrive and contribute to a sustainable future.
Our Mission to Sustain and Educate
Partnering with the City of Harvey to provide quality recycling services to the Harvey area and creating community employment opportunities for people who have intellectual disabilities.
from North Dakota Dept. of Health Division of Waste Management
Recycling Facts
- The average person accumulates 4.8 pounds of waste per day. About 34.5% of that is recyclable.
- It can take up to 700 years for plastic to decompose (break down) in a landfill.
- PET plastic can be recycled into: clothing, fiberfill for sleeping bags, toys, stuffed animals, rulers and more.
- Twenty years ago it took 19 pop cans to make one pound of aluminum. Today it takes 29 pop cans.
- Paper is the most commonly accepted material in recycling. In most offices 80% of waste is paper.
- Glass is the hardest material to recycle due to variations in melting temps per type.
- Americans throw away enough steel each year, to continuously supply all the nations auto makers.
- Cardboard takes 3 to 4 months to break down in a landfill. Recycling 1 ton saves nine cubic yards of space.
- Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run your TV for three hours.
Our Recycling Services
Residential Recycling Pickup
On the first Wednesday of the month, HAV-IT will pick up your recyclables; set them out where you normally set your trash by 9:00 a.m.
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Operating Hours
HAV-IT Services Operating Hours
The recycling center in Harvey, North Dakota, operated by HAV-IT Services, has the following operating hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
It's important to note that residential recycling pickup is conducted on the first Wednesday of each month. Residents should set out their recyclables where they normally place their trash by 9:00 AM on pickup day.
Thank you!
Thanks to...
- The City of Harvey for providing our building and supporting recycling, 24 Hour Services
- Our patrons who advertise on our trailers,
- Each of our area citizens who support recycling.
THANK YOU FOR RECYCLING!
Recyclable Items
Books
Hard and Soft Cover Books, and telephone books.
Paper Products
- Newspaper including advertising inserts. Rule of thumb “If it comes in the newspaper, it goes out with the newspaper.”
- Magazines, catalogs.
- Office and/or Computer Paper: includes junk mail other than magazine or newsprint; envelopes with or without windows; NO post-it notes.
Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard and paperboard boxes, no fiberboard.
Plastic Containers #1 and #2
Separate plastic #1 from #2. Look for the recycling symbol on the bottom side of the container with the number 1 or 2; double rinse container; caps can be left on; with or without labels.
Metal Cans
- Aluminum: Used beverage containers only.
- Steel or tin: Please rinse; with or without labels.
Drop Site Locations
Each location is equipped to handle a variety of recyclable materials, ensuring that your efforts contribute to a greener environment. For detailed directions contact our customer service team.
We have several convenient drop-off locations to make recycling easier for you.
1. Anamoose
Trailer on east side behind the VFW building.
2. Bowdon
Bins by Post Office.
3. Harvey
Three bins are available in front of the HAV-IT Recycling Center for cardboard, plastics #1 & #2, newspaper, office paper, magazines, tin, and aluminum.
A recycling collection trailer located at the Recycling Center.
For these 24-hour options, items should be separated and bagged before being placed in the labeled bins.
4. Drake
Trailer behind the school.
5. Fessenden
Trailer east side of High School.
Fascinating Recycling Insights
The Impact of Recycling
Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a television for three hours. By recycling, we not only conserve natural resources but also significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Did you know that recycling a single glass bottle can save enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours? These small actions collectively make a big difference in our environment.
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