Recycling in Summit County has now become much, much easier. The High Country Conservation Center (HC3) has officially launched “Rocky the Recycling Robot” – a simple to use online tool that will help residents and visitors figure out if a material can be recycled, composted or disposed of anywhere in the county.

If you’re not sure how to properly dispose of something, Rocky the Robot is very simple to use. Just visit http://www.highcountryconservation.org/ enter your item, and the robot will compute the answer on how to recycle it locally. From aluminum cans to zip lock bags, this intuitive search tool does it all. Even if your item isn’t listed, you can suggest it as a new item and Rocky will notify HC3 to add it to the database. The robot also shares upcoming events that can remind you via email or Twitter. For folks who prefer a more old school approach, HC3 is also happy to answer any questions through our recycling hotline at 970-668-5703.

“We are really excited to help make recycling easier for both locals and visitors,” said HC3’s Executive Director, Jennifer Schenk. “The Recycling Robot app allows people to get immediate answers to recycling questions.”

For more information, visit www.highcountryconservation.org

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