We are sad to announce the death of Paul Miller, one of the original Board members of Plastics Recycling of Kansas, Inc. (PRo Kansas Recycling).  Margaret Miller and Paul Miller were at the front of Environmental efforts in Wichita for at least 50 years.  Their favorite cause was recycling.  They headed organizations like Citizens for Recycling and the Waste Control and Recycling Coalition, were members of the Sierra Club and various other State and Local committees and groups.

Some of Wichita’s first significant recycling efforts were engineered by Margaret and Paul.

By the time I met these two, at a community meeting to discuss reorganizing or revitalizing a failing recycling company, they were in their 80’s and starting to slow down a little …  just a little.  They still had the energy to participate in the birthing of PRo Kansas in 2001. 

When we opened PRo Kansas Miller Recycling center in 2004, we put the Millers name on it to honor their years of dedication to the environment.  Both of them participated on our Board and volunteered at the recycling center as long as they were physically able. 

Margaret died August 30, 2017 at the age of 98.  Paul died at the beginning of this year, New Year’s Day.  He was two days from his 103rd birthday.  

Paul and Margaret, thanks for all your help!  We miss you both.  We owe you much!

Mike Hastings, President

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU WEAR YOUR MASKS AND OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING.

We will have bleach water to wipe down cart handles and anything else needing it. Also, please understand we will have fewer volunteers to help you. We have made it clear we do not expect people to volunteer if they still fear the corona virus.

HOURS OF OPERATION — Subject to Change for Weather

Call 269-1359 if you aren’t sure
Tuesdays and Thursdays — 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Saturdays — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Center will be CLOSED when the forcasted high temperature for the day is 25 degrees or below.

The Center will also be CLOSED on dates coinciding with :

  • Memorial Day Weekend
  • Labor Day Weekend
  • Thanksgiving
  • Fourth of July
  • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  • New Years Day

You Can Donate Directly to PRo Kansas Recycling Center

PRo Kansas Recycling Center is the region’s largest and most comprehensive non-profit recycling facility and has steadily grown in importance to the community. Well over 2000 customers visit the Center every Month.

But, we face challenges due to major changes in the recycling market. In previous years, income from the sale of recycled materials covered all Center expenses. But China’s exit from much of the recycling market and the current lack of capacity in the U.S. have depressed prices for recycled materials by 50% to 90%.

Here’s How You Can Help:

Click on the DONATE button on this page.

Donate by mail to: PRo Kansas Recycling, 725 E. Clark, Wichita KS 67211

Donate at the Center. We have two donation boxes. Come see our operation.

Use Dillons Community Rewards (See below for details).

Bring your recyclables – and tell your friends.

** Like us on Facebook at:  www.facebook.com/PRoKansasMiller  Get updates on the Center, information about recycling, and more. Please also share with your friends.



OUR MISSION: Increase Recycling Awareness, Education and Participation in the Wichita Area


AN EASY AND FREE WAY TO HELP PRO KANSAS RECYCLING CENTER

Here’s an easy and FREE way to support PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center. If you shop at Dillons Food Stores, you can select the Center to receive cash Community Rewards every time you shop. Here’s all you need to do.
 1. You need a Dillons Plus Card and/or a digital account with Dillons.
If you don’t have a card, you can get one at any Customer Service counter.
Or you can create a digital account online with Dillons.
With or without a card, you can create a digital account to select PRO Kansas as your designated Community Rewards recipient.
Complete information on how to create a digital account can be found here: https://www.dillons.com/topic/digital-account-2

2. Once you create a digital account, you can enroll in the Community Rewards program. It is simple and easy.
Go to www.dillons.com/communityrewards
You will be prompted to log into your account.
Then click on the Enroll Now button.
A list of organizations appears. Type in Pro Kansas
in the Find Your Organization box, then click search.
You will see a box with the Pro Kansas Miller Recycling Center name.
Click the Enroll button at the bottom of the box.
That’s it!
Here is a link to step-by-step directions with pictures and prompts to enroll in the Community Rewards Program: https://www.dillons.com/asset/dillons_online_enroll
 
3. Then all you need to do is shop. Every time you shop at Dillons, a portion of the total amount of your purchases is donated to PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center.
 
HERE IS THE IMPORTANT PART: There is NO cost to you. You will NOT be charged anything extra for ANY purchase you make. It will NOT affect your fuel points, digital coupons or ANY benefit you get from using your Plus Card. If you shop at Dillons, we hope you will choose PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center as your Community Rewards recipient.  Let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks for recycling!  Thanks for supporting PRo Kansas Miller Recycling Center!
 

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