About Florida 27 Recycle
At FL 27 Recycle, we take pride in providing top-notch recycling services tailored for businesses, residents, and vacationers in beautiful North Florida. Our journey started with a simple idea - to make recycling accessible and friendly for everyone.
Join us as we create a cleaner environment together! It's not just about professional service; it's about community spirit. Every time you recycle with us, you're making a difference, and that's what makes our story uniquely yours. Let's work hand-in-hand for a greener tomorrow!
Our Goals
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Collect aluminum/tin food & beverage containers, cardboard/paper, glass, plastic, and Styrofoam/Thermocol.
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Crush, bail, or package collected materials to be sold to manufacturers and organizations.
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Provide job training programs to enable employees to learn a new skill and/or trade.
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Encourage volunteer activities
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Support the local art community
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Organize fun and educational activities in the schools
Communities We Service
We began promoting the idea of a recycling pickup service in Gulf and Franklin counties in August 2024. Since then, we've received an incredible amount of support and interest! Our first sign-up came in October, and we officially began collecting in December 2024. Now, we need your help to spread the word and encourage your friends and neighbors to recycle.
Communities, in order of service start date:
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Apalachicola
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East Point
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St. George Island
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Port St. Joe, within city limits
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WindMark Beach
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St. George Plantation
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Carrabelle - 1st pick up: March 1st
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Alligator Point - 1st pick up: March 1st
Pending:
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Mexico Beach
Our Story
We are Christy and Richard Bracken, and we moved to Port St. Joe a few years ago to savor Florida's stunning Gulf Coast, with its beautiful white beaches, charming downtown areas, and fresh seafood.
However, we soon noticed a problem: our trash cans were overflowing every week. It became clear that our area lacked a curbside recycling service, and we realized that many vacationers might be facing the same issue, wondering where to dispose of their recyclables—like plastic bottles, grocery bags, soda cans, and glass packaging.
As avid recyclers, we decided to take action. We began separating items for drop-off at various locations: the PSJ Fire Department accepts aluminum cans, there's a cardboard drop-off in Apalachicola, and we save glass bottles to take home. We also took advantage of volunteer collection events in the community.
Through conversations with residents, business owners, and visitors, we found a shared desire to recycle but a lack of convenient options. Determined to address this, we set out to develop a recycling program for the North Florida area. We pitched our idea to organizations like the SBA and the Chamber of Commerce, and we were thrilled to receive strong community support.
What began with our overflowing trash can has now evolved into Florida 27 Recycle—a business dedicated to helping residents, businesses, and vacationers make a significant impact on reducing landfill waste.
Together, we can make a difference!
