CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)

A Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is a specialized facility designed to accept and process items that are difficult to recycle through regular municipal recycling programs. These centers help divert waste from landfills by providing a place where people can drop off materials that require special handling due to their composition, potential environmental impact, or regulatory restrictions.

Items typically accepted at a CHaRM include:

• Electronics (e-waste)

• Batteries 

• Large appliances

• Mattresses

• Textiles

• Styrofoam

• Tires and Automotive materials

• Fluorescent bulbs

• Certain plastics that are not accepted in curbside recycling

CHaRMs play a critical role in promoting sustainable waste management practices by ensuring that these materials are properly handled, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.