America Recycles Day, a program of Keep America Beautiful, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Every year on or around November 15 (America Recycles Day) events take place across the nation. This year, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is hosting an event from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bring your recyclables to the Zoo and enjoy a wide array of activities that promote Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The Zoo will be accepting the following items for recycling on November 10:

• ALUMINUM CANS (funds to benefit Bat Conservation International)
• CELL PHONES AND ACCESSORIES
• NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, CATALOGS, JUNK MAIL
• INK JET AND TONER PRINT CARTRIDGES
• HOUSEHOLD PLASTICS with a recycle symbol and number 1 – 7
• COOKING & DINING SUPPLIES & UTENSILS (presented by Recycle Pots & Pans)
• ON-SITE DOCUMENT SHREDDING (presented by Northcoast Inc. Recycling Specialists) Shredding ends at 3 p.m.; Limit 3 recycling bags / boxes.
• ELECTION SIGNS (presented by Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District)
• PAIRED SHOES in Good condition (presented by TerraCycle)

Bring your recyclables to the Zoo and receive one free admission with the purchase of one regular admission, which is $8.25 for adults and $5.25 for children ages 2 - 11. For more information on America Recycles Day at the Zoo, call 216-661-6500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 216-661-6500 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit clemetzoo.com