About Plastics Recycling of Kansas, Inc.

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing FREE recycling services for over 18 categories of materials (not just plastics) and offering recycling education to the community.

Our Mission

To increase recycling awareness, education and participation in the Wichita area by:

• Operating and expanding PRo Kansas as a free resource for the community.
• Educating the public through tours, activities, presentations, school programs, mailings, PR campaigns and other outreach efforts.
• Engaging the community by encouraging volunteerism and participation in recycling and education programs.
• Providing reusable materials and services to individuals, organizations and agencies in order to support education, youth programs, wellness activities, environmental initiatives and other community enrichment projects.

Impact

Since opening in 2004, we have:

• Kept over 27 million pounds of recyclable materials out of local landfills.
• Educated more than 25,000 people through our outreach programs.

Recycling saves resources.

• Paper recycling alone has saved over 66 million gallons of water and 160 thousand trees.
• Thanks to our 2000+ monthly visitors – including individuals, families and businesses – we continue making a difference.

How We’re Funded

As a free-to-use nonprofit, we rely on funding from:

• The sale of recyclable materials.
• Grants.
• Individual donations from people like you.

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 To donate time, talent, or money, visit the Support Us page or email us at information@prokansasrecycling.org.