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The Importance of Mattress Recycling for Our Environment

July 18, 2017 // Fun Facts, Good to Know

In America, we dispose of nearly 20 million mattresses each year. This leads to taking up around 132,000 square miles of landfill space. With the normal lifespan of a mattress being a mere 7-8 years, this can add up quickly to become a staggering statistic.  Using mattress recycling is a great way to not only […]

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Together We Can Do So Much

February 22, 2017 // Fun Facts, Good to Know

9 & 10 News – Proud Partner of BARC Bay Area Recycling for Charities (BARC) is, by definition, an organization whose purpose is something other than making a profit. Our goal is not only to be financially successful, but to be successful in terms of helping the environment. We try to accomplish this goal through our recycling services, […]

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Zero Waste Events Made Easy

January 4, 2017 // BARC Services, Events

Get your Party Started with BARC It’s easy to see why the Traverse City area has become the most popular destination in Northern Michigan for hosting events. There are plenty of parks for camping, family picnics and corporate gatherings. We have breathtaking views that make the perfect backdrop for your dream wedding. There are vast miles […]

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Mattress Recycling in Traverse City, Michigan

October 25, 2016 // BARC Services, Good to Know

Responsibly dispose of your unwanted mattresses and box springs by recycling them with BARC Whether moving across town or across the country or, just replacing an old worn out mattress, dealing with the nuisance of an old mattress is a challenge. Bay Area Recycling for Charities, can help you responsibly dispose of your unwanted mattress in […]

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