The availability of markets determines if communities will collect certain recyclable materials. Presently the markets for styrofoam are poor and unavailable in our area. Please contact the suppliers and manufacturers and ask them to minimize their use and production of this number 6-coded plastic. Packaging peanuts can be reused! Contact your local area boxing and shipping companies to see if they will accept your clean and undamaged styrofoam peanuts.

Styrofoam egg cartons are not recyclable. Many egg companies now use paper egg cartons, which are recyclable.

Materials are placed on the recyclable” list when the markets are stable and able to accept the large quantities of materials that city-wide programs generate. Careful consideration is given when any material is added to recycling collection. Rarely are materials removed from the list.

Although a residential program provides most or all of what a child needs, each program is slightly different. Some programs may allow youth to have more personal items than others. Typically, the program includes this information in a letter sent to you shortly after your child's admission to the program. However, you can also contact the program to ask about personal items your child is permitted to have in the program.

The Alcoholics Victorious program can supplement a residential recovery program. The meetings provide people in recovery programs with a safe, non-judgmental setting where they can express struggles, thoughts, ideas, and feelings without fear of rejection. Hearing the stories of others with similar difficulties and how they overcame them, gives the struggling addict great encouragement to go on in a life of sobriety.

No plastic containers that held potentially hazardous products such as motor oil, antifreeze, solvents and pesticides, etc. To recycle larger quantities of some of the plastics on this list, please contact us at (360) 734-3490.

Toyota's Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems"]. Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries aren't just thrown away (described at end of linked document). Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH.

Call our office 914-737-0100 to request a printed guide to Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Services.

A written description of each program and its services, a map and directions, and information on how to contact the program are available at http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/Facilities/index.html. The program's phone number is provided, as well as the Program Director's name and email address (direct link). The Program Director or another staff person at the program can provide you with additional information and answer questions you might have.

Each residential program has scheduled visitation days and times. The program will notify you of its visitation schedule. If you're not able to visit during the scheduled days and times, the program will try to make other arrangements for you to visit your child. Information about each program is available at http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/Facilities/index.html and may include the program's visitation schedule.

While a youth is in a residential program, the Department encourages and values the family's involvement. A residential program has procedures for you to telephone, write, and visit your child, as well as provisions for your child to contact you. The program informs you of these procedures shortly after your child is admitted to the program (typically provided with the letter the program sends you upon your child's admission).

Yes, they may receive direct individual service in care of the facility, or if the establishment has a deposit collection, individuals may use these materials without going through the process of signing up to receive individual service. Direct service is always available, and this option can ensure that readers receive materials that they specifically want to read.

Click on the Recycling Guidelines link on the left hand side of this page, or contact us if further clarification is necessary.

A standard tip for the skycap is $1.00 per bag; more if your luggage is very heavy or if you utilize extra services such as escort or wheelchair assistance.

A multi-disciplinary treatment team plans and oversees your child's treatment in the residential program. Your child is a member of the treatment team, as well as program staff and other service providers involved in his or her care and treatment. The program notifies you when treatment team meetings are scheduled and encourages and values your involvement and input.

The length of time a child stays in a residential program varies depending on the type of program and the child's performance in the program. A program's services are designed and delivered based on how long most youth take to successfully complete the program. However, a child's release is based primarily on completion of his or her individualized performance plan goals.

The Department values the positive impact that mentors and other volunteers have on youth in its programs. Most residential programs have a mentorship or volunteer program and welcome involvement of interested and responsible members of the community. There are numerous residential programs located throughout the state. Therefore, it's likely that some are in or near your home county. To find out, go to http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/Facilities/allfacilities.

Learning is a community task that is done in personal relationship with teachers, mentors, and other students. This model was demonstrated by the master teacher, Jesus Christ, and other great teachers like Socrates. The Institute's commitment to the ancient pedagogy of Jesus and Socrates is rooted in the nature of human life and learning. There is no short-cut to the crucial tasks of spiritual, moral, and intellectual formation.

Participate in the development and implementation of your individual rehabilitation service plan including meeting with East House counselors on a regular basis. Share responsibility in maintaining common areas of the halfway house and assume responsibility for your personal property.