RC - Yosemite Village - CA
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N 37° 44.824 W 119° 35.058
11S E 272308 N 4180896
The Yosemite Village Recycling Center is next to the General Store.
Waymark Code: WM83H8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2010
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From the Oh Ranger website at (
visit link) we learn:
"Yosemite Recycling
Yosemite has the most comprehensive recycling program in the national park system. Yosemite's primary concessioner began recycling in 1975 and has since won several national and state awards for its program. Delaware North Companies, the current concessioner, has been recognized for having one of the highest solid-waste diversion rates of any business in California. DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite recycles 33 different materials and diverts another 13 from our landfills. Over 40% of Yosemite's waste is being diverted from landfills.
Glass, aluminum, paper, cardboard and plastics #1—#7 are accepted at the DNC recycling centers at the Village Store (year-round), and seasonally at Curry Village Recreation Center. Refunds are given for beverage containers at the centers, park gas stations and park stores where such drinks are sold.
Recycling has been made convenient with green recycling receptacles in campgrounds, in picnic, and residential areas, and at many roadside turnouts.
Commitment to the environment is strong in Yosemite National Park. Hotel restroom paper towels, tissues and most printed materials are made from recycled paper. Park offices separate white paper, computer paper and scrap paper. Freon used in refrigeration systems is recycled, as are alkaline and rechargeable batteries, along with cell phones."