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(715) 487-5453  or  800-561-0922
 
National CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM
  • This "recycling" education, community service program has made it possible to stop more than 55,000 pounds of unwanted crayons from going into landfills with the help from schools, organization educators and kids across this country.  Thank you for your efforts to help the Earth.
  • The CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM takes unwanted, rejected, broken crayons to a better place, where they’ll be recycled into fresh, new crayons!
  • The program has drop-off bins nationally.   
  • The CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM and Crazy Crayons, LLC work together, but neither one could exist without KIDS THAT CARE ABOUT THE EARTH. 
  • We employ people with developmental disabilities, working on a positive impact through community service, environmental education and art.
  • All CRAZY CRAYON, Eco Stars and Earthling Crayon purchases support the CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM and "Recycling" education.
Simple Crayon Prep
  • You don't have to do anything to the crayons! Just collect, box, and ship them as they are.  *Note ~ Sort them by colors, only if you want to.
  • Please LEAVE THE WRAPPERS ON THE CRAYONS!   It's hard to sort the black, purple and blue crayons without wrappers.   But we will accept all crayons for recycling, with or without wrappers.  Thank you!
  • We accept all crayons, but please know that we will sort out and discard crayons made in China and other foreign countries that may contain lead and plastics.  We ask the restaurants and schools to purchase only American made crayons, although they may cost a little more, you are assured good quality and not just filling US landfills with foreign waste.  We think of crayons very seriously!
Shipping Tips
  • We really appreciate your help covering the shipping expenses for your unwanted crayons. The CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM could not exist without this added effort on your part. The National CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM does not receive any state or federal financial aid and exists solely because of the Earth caring people like you! 
  • We have suggestions to help with the cost of shipping:  The shipping cost issues should be a good solution solving project for the kids.  Get them involved, after all, it's their unwanted crayons that need to be recycled.  Often your local county government such as, Solid Waste Management or Environmental Services Department have grant money or funding to help with recycling, just ask.  OR, often there's a parent of a student that has shipping connections, just ask.  OR, consider selling the Crazy Crayons in your "School Store" or at a school event.  This is a great way to teach the kids to "Close the Loop" (we will waive the $100 minimum for schools, so they can purchase any amount and receive the wholesale prices).  OR, ask the kids to donate a dime or quarter to help with shipping their unwanted crayons (they always seem to find a quarter when they want to play arcade games).   As adults, we are responsible to pay for curbside service to get rid of our recyclables and this Crayon Recycle Program will teach the kids to be accountable for their waste of unwanted crayons.  When you are ready to ship your crayons, please consider using these shipping tips to keep your cost down.
    SHIPPING TIPS:
  • One large box will cost less than several small boxes.
  • Use sturdy boxes that closely fit the amount of the contents
    (as to avoid crushing or breakage of box).
  • crayon don't need to be in plastic bags inside the box. 
  • Shipping companies charge extra for boxes weighing over 70 pounds.
  • Small packages will cost less shipping via the USPS Mail.                         USPS offers "flat rate" boxes  for a standard fee regardless of weight.  (check out your options) 
  •  Use basic Ground Service and let them know that you are shipping to a business for lower rates. UPS: 1-800-742-5877 or FedEx 1-800-463-3339

 

  1.  Ship Your UNWANTED Crayons to:
         CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM
         721 Village Road
         Pelican Lake, Wisconsin   54463
  • If you live closer to Florida, the shipping will cost less if you ship        the crayons to my brother, Dave's Crayon Workshop in Ocala, Florida:

                                         CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM 

                               14180 SW 30th St. Road, Ocala, FL  34481     

 

Ideas for Collecting Recycled Crayons!
  • Provide a drop-off bin (a box works fine), put it in an easy to see location, and let everyone know it's there.  The kids can decorate the bin, place the bin on a scale, set a goal and graph their progress (great visuals).
  • The kids should think about where they see crayons going in the trash in their community such as: Restaurants, clinic waiting rooms, day cares, etc. 
  • The CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM is all about "Recycling" education.

  • To receive a coloring page of EARTHLING saying "Color me a clean Earth",(available in English or Spanish) and a picture of a "Close the Loop" poster, please E-Mail a request to:  luann@crazycrayons.com, they will come to you in a jpg attachment along with several pictures of the Crazy Crayons. 

  • Spread the word! Many people don’t know this program exists.  Tons of crayons are thrown away without a second thought.
  • This "educational tool" teaches the kids to recycle something that actually belongs to them and they can relate to, "then they teach the parents"! 
  • Now kids can recycle something of their very own! A crayon drive can be organized by kids at a classroom level and brought to a community level. 
  • Let your local media know about this recycle program that "makes soooo much sense" and maybe the kids will get some media recognition for the great efforts they are making to help the Earth! 
  • The kids should be involved as much as possible.  They can decorate the bin (using the coloring page that we will send as a jpg attachment, if you request a copy via email) and while they are coloring, discuss the issues of more than 120,000 POUNDS of crayons being made EVERY DAY in this country and that crayons are a petroleum-based product that shouldn't be going into landfills.    They can put their bin on a scale, set a goal (a good goal is 1# per child), and graph their progress using a thermometer graph.  To make a simple thermometer graph (the kids can do this):  Use a piece of card board, a large piece for a floor stand-up version or a small piece for a table top version.  Cut a slit at the top and a slit at the bottom.   Cut a piece of white ribbon or elastic and use red marker to color the part that will go up like a thermometer.  Thread this ribbon through the slits, pulling it real snug and connecting the two ends on the back side with several staples.  Put the date that you start the program at the bottom and the goal you want to reach at the top with some dates and weight measurements in between.  This graph is a great visual for the kids to keep track of their progress.
    • The National Grand Champions of the Crayon Recycle Program are the schools in New Jersey.  In the past 16 years they have sent in OVER 19,000 POUNDS of unwanted crayons for recycling.  WOW!! That's OVER 8 TONS of crayons that didn't go into their landfills!!!!
    • Thank You New Jersey Schools for "coloring a clean Earth!"
    • PLEASE KNOW THAT EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS ---
    • LuAnn would love to give every one a great big, special, "THANK YOU" Card for participating in the Crayon Recycle Program, but we will help save the trees, use less paper.   
    • THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF THE EARTH!!!
    • Questions? Comments?
    • Email: LuAnn@CrazyCrayons.com or
      Call: (715)487-5453  or  800-561-0922
    • We will answer any questions or suggestions you have regarding the program. Thank you!