Good to Know
July 15, 2018 // Good to Know
BARC is moving! We will have a new facility in the Traverse City Area starting on July 23, 2018, and will resume drop-offs AFTER July 23. The Kaleva Location is STILL CLOSED until further notice. Visit the new locations page for Traverse City > Our facility at Airport Road and La Frainer will be CLOSED FOR […]
July 10, 2018 // Good to Know
As a friendly reminder, we thought you should know that Bay Area Recycling for Charities (BARC) is more than just a recycling company. We take pride in providing services that help grow and preserve our local community in many ways. From an environmental and philanthropy standpoint it is our vision to make things better. Let’s […]
September 8, 2017 // Fun Facts, Good to Know
The art of composting has several different factors that work together to create an organic matter. Broken down by microorganisms into this usable form, it aids in environmental well-being while offering nutrients rich for plant growth. The benefits are seen daily, from reducing methane emissions in landfills to minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]