July 21- July 27, 2008
Three Generations Shopping
We love our customers. Especially when they span three generations! Nothing like a family trip to Construction Junction to teach the youngsters the value of conservation and the importance of reuse. Plus it's fun!!
The CJ Buzz
Bonnie, who manages our donations, has given me a very good buzz... we have nine, yes I said nine, kitchen sets on their way into Construction Junction. This is in addition to the six new kitchen sets we have listed in this week's Blast. I think Bonnie said they were all coming in next week. Can we even pick up nine kitchen sets in one week? I don't know but we'll find out.
David, the main instigator for our Steel City Big Pour event scheduled for Septembeer 13th, has given me another very good buzz... tickets for the event will go on sale starting August 1st. Check back here - to our website for information on how to purchase tickets.
Thank you Kathleen, Carol, Alexis and Nicole.
Featured Items
Cabinet sale -- BOGO 1/2 off
Cherry kitchen set
Recent Arrivals
Great & Gone
 Vanity set |
 Clawfoot tub |
 Drawing table |
 Classic items |
 Dryer |
 Display shelves |
 Smurf pantries |
News & Events
2nd Annual Steel City Big Pour
This year's Big Pour promises to be even bigger and better than last year which is hard to believe, but true, and here's what you've been waiting for... information about the upcoming event. We're pleased to say that all brewers from 2007 are returning for 2008, plus we're adding six more. Click View All for more...
We'll be continuing to post information as the event develops.
CJ Q&A
Do you know of anyplace that recycles fluorescent tubes? What about neon tubing? -- Matt
When I first read this question I thought I quickly found a whole bunch of recycling options for fluorescent bulbs but I neglected to make the important distinction between compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and fluorescent tubes. Recycling CFLs has become pretty easy these days but fluorescent tubes remain a challenge. We searched the internet and talked with experts. The table below outlines what we found. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to identify any specific options for recycling neon tubing.
Thank you Michael Stepaniak of PRC for your help. We also found the resources listed below to be of value. -- Cozmo
http://www.epa.gov/bulbrecycling/
http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/news/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=536686
http://www.achd.net/waste/pubs/pdf/RRD.pdf
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/business/24recycling.html
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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs |
Fluorescent Tubes |
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Southwest PA Household Hazardous Waste Task Force 2008 collections |
Yes – nominal fee |
No |
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Pennsylvania Resources Council “Hard to Recycle” collections |
Yes – free of charge |
No |
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Allegheny County Health Department Penn Ave location from M-F 8am to 4pm |
Yes – free of charge |
No |
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Ikea at Robinson Town Center |
Yes – free of charge |
No |
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Conservation Consultants Inc. CCI Center location |
Yes – free of charge |
No |
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Sierra Club Pittsburgh Chapter located in the Forbes Allies Center |
Yes – free of charge |
No |
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Yes – free of charge |
No |
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Scott Electric (several locations – call for hours and pricing) |
Yes – fee based |
Yes – fee based |
Cozmo’s Message of the Week
Hasn't the weather been outstanding!! Earth is such a great place to live.
Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |