CARA to be CLOSED on Tuesday January 14, 2025

DUE to the cold temps and high wind gusts, CARA will be CLOSED on TUESDAY, 01/14/25. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As a *Reminder* CARA does not have a heat source and it is unsafe for staff and volunteers to be exposed to such low temperatures for an extended period of time. 

It is our plan to re-open on Thursday, 01/16/25. 

Thank you for understanding and stay safe and warm! #CARAcares 

CARA to be CLOSED on Saturday January 4th 2025

due to the cold temps and high wind gusts, CARA will be CLOSED on Saturday, 01/04/25. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As a *Reminder* CARA does not have a heat source and it is unsafe for staff and volunteers to be exposed to such low temperatures for an extended period of time. 

It is our plan to re-open on Tuesday, 01/07/25. 

Thank you for understanding and stay safe and warm! #CARAcares 

CARA will be CLOSED on Thursday, December 12, 2024 due to inclement weather

 

 CARA to be CLOSED on

Thursday 12/12/24 due to the predicted inclement weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

It is our plan to re-open on Saturday, 12/14/24 from 8a
m to 12pm.

Thank you for understanding and stay safe and warm! #CARAcares

String Light Collection is BACK!

 We are de"lighted" to announce the return of the annual string light collection, beginning on Tuesday, December 3rd at 8am and ending on Thursday, January 30th at 6pm. Start saving up your unwanted string lights to bring in for recycling! ♻🎄♻

Thank you to the Eaton County Resource Recovery Department for this great program!

Holiday Hours!

Please be advised that we will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving and CLOSED for Christmas Eve. 

Current Acceptable Items List for CARA

*Donations always accepted and appreciated! We also accept returnable cans and bottles as donation!

*Please come pre-sorted as much as possible to expedite drop-off!

*Do not dump - no recycling available outside of open hours except for businesses/organizations that schedule with staff.

 *ATTENTION* 

We CANNOT accept any battery containing electronic device including but not limited to:

- NO Vape pens

- NO Shavers

- NO Flashlights

- NO Portable light fixtures

If the batteries are easily removed from the device, we will be happy to accept the batteries once they are removed. If the batteries are not easily removable from the device, we cannot accept them or the device containing them. Please do not leave these devices at CARA! 

Thank you for your assistance and understanding with this matter.