Recycling and Raising funds for “No Kill Louisville”
ECO-CELL and the volunteer-led animal advocate group “No Kill Louisville” have teamed up on an electronics recycling drive to generate funds for emergency animal rescue, transport, and adoption services.
Recycle old cell phones to save an orphaned pet
Beginning in February 2011, NKL supporters may recycle cell phones and hand-held electronics with ECO-CELL (items and drop-off locations are listed below) to benefit the Louisville group dedicated to “raising awareness and support to become a No Kill community for all companion pets.”
The partnership is a natural for both organizations. Since 2003, the ECO-CELL recycling program has generated funds and diverted electronics from the waste stream into responsible disposal and recycling practices.
ECO-CELL has partnerships with more than 100 zoos and wildlife organizations, businesses, charities, Non-Profit Organizations, and community groups of every size and scope. With this partnership, NKL and animal lovers in Louisville have a new option and means of raising funds for emergency situations and animals in need.
Eric Ronay, ECO-CELL President, describes the partnership:
“For years, ECO-CELL has worked with amazing organizations around the U.S., but we have had a relatively small presence in our hometown. So, the NKL partnership provides a great opportunity for us to help the Louisville community and the animals that NKL works so hard to protect. We are thrilled to help with such a worthwhile cause.”
When Skeeter Came to ECO-CELL
There is more to the story. In Summer 2010, ECO-CELL owners Eric and Lindsey Ronay adopted “Skeeter” the chi-beagle (chihuahua beagle mix) after finding him via the No Kill Louisville facebook page. The adorable little puppy needed a foster home while he waited to be adopted. The Ronays volunteered to foster the puppy, but after just a few hours with the Ronay family, it was clear that Skeeter had found his “forever home.”
ECO-CELL mascot Skeeter was rescued via No Kill Louisville
Skeeter has become the “mascot” for ECO-CELL and is a fan favorite at events and recycling drives. Skeeter is VP of Animal Affairs, and he can be seen on the banner at the outdoor ECO-CELL recycling bin at the ECO-CELL offices, 1726 Mellwood Ave.
For more information on No Kill Louisville, see http://www.nokill-louisville.com
Items to recycle
- Cell phones
- Cell phone accessories
- iPods and MP3 players
- Handheld game systems
- GPS handheld units
- Laptops
- E-readers
- Portable hard drives
- ECO-CELL recycles: What to Collect
Collection locations and contact information
ECO-CELL
- 1726 Mellwood Ave
- 1-888-326-3357
NKL Food Bank
- 1031 S. 6th St
Anchorage Animal Hospital
- 12317 Old Lagrange Rd.
Breckenridge Animal Hospital
- 3451 Breckenridge Lane
Carribean Sun Tanning and Hair Salon
- 7294 Manslick Road
Chenoweth Ln Pet Clinic
- 156 Chenoweth Ln.
Crescent Hill Animal Hospital
- 2265 Frankfort Avenue
Downtown Animal Hospital
- 120 N Clay
Fairleigh Pet Center
- 1212 Bardstown Rd.
Habitation at The Summitt
- 4288 Summit Plaza Dr.
Heitzman Bakery
- 9426 Shelbyville Rd.
Hilton Garden Inn
- 2735 Crittenden Dr.
Iroquois Animal Clinic
- 5017 S 3rd Street
Jefferson Animal Hospital East
- 5400 Del Maria Way
Kaleidoscope
- 1436 Bardstown Rd.
Leslie H. Spetz Custom Picture Framing & Gallery
- 11423 Main Street
Middletown Animal Clinic
- 11423 Main Street
Moochie’s – Mall St. Matthews
- 5000 Shelbyville Rd.
Paw Zone
- 1501 Mellwood Ave.
Pet Station Salon
- 9410 Norton Commons
Pewee Valley Vet Center
- 220 Mt Mercy
Sonoma Cafe
- 3009 Poplar Level Rd.
University of Louisville
- Office of Admissions: Houchens Building, Room 32
UPS Store
- 1355 Bardstown Rd.
Wash-O-Rama
- 1125 Bardstown Rd.
