We CAN Recycle : About Us
We CAN Recycle Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded as a way to make a difference on several serious issues facing Houston, America and our planet.
Our mission is:
To reduce pollution and greenhouse gasses.
To raise awareness about the importance of recycling.
To promote recycling as a way to reduce the strain on our landfills.
To provide a vehicle to help needy and abused animals in our area.
To provide support for other area non profit organizations.
To provide funds for city beautification projects.
Board of Directors
President & Founder (pictured): Mark Austin
Secretary : René Zámore
Treasurer : Scott Washburn
We are proud to be members of:
The Citizens Environmental Coalition (CEC)
The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR)
- STAR Gulf Coast Recycling Council
- STAR Beverage Container Recycling Council
The National Recycling Coalition (NRC)
In March of 2010 we completed a massive product recall for HEB in partnership with ProRecovery Services where we recycled almost a million pounds of glass from approximately 1.9 million defective organic soda bottles.
We Received the 2009 State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) Award for Outstanding Solid Waste Management Program
We received an Honorable Mention in the 24th Annual Mayor's Proud Partner Awards competition (2008)
We are listed in the 2010 Who's Who in the Cruise Line Industry under Recycling for the Gulf Coast Region
We have a strict no landfill policy and we comply with all EPA recycling rules and regulations.
We are open to the public, located at 723 N. Drennan Street, Houston, Texas, 77003. We are in the Buffalo Bayou Partnership's facility behind Houston BioDiesel. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 5pm.