Being truly green is a multi-faceted matter, explains Darrell New, who, for the past 21 years, has worked with the dry cleaning industry to improve quality and services. “Green cleaning is a combination of environmentally responsible policies, programs, and priorities,” New adds.

At Classic Cleaners, we know.  As the very first dry cleaners in the Indianapolis area to earn the designation Certified Environmental Drycleaner from the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute, we are proud to put a checkmark next to each one of the items on Darrell New’s how-to-tell-if-your-dry-cleaner-is-green list:

Responsible waste disposal:
None of the chemicals used at Classic Cleaners ever go into city sewers or underground tanks.  Used-up cleaning agents are saved in above-ground tanks to be removed by licensed chemical companies, who either recycle the chemicals or dispose of them through state-approved processes.
 

 Recycling:
 As New points out, many cleaners accept used wire hangers and plastic bags, but the question is – what happens from there. At Classic Cleaners, we gather hangers (not just ours, but any hangers customers collect). We reuse some, and have the rest professionally recycled.   

We encourage our customers to return plastic bags to us by putting them into the cleaning bag with the next order.  Classic Cleaners has contracted with a green recycling firm to turn that plastic into trash bags and other reusable items.     

Proper machine maintenance:
At our Classic Cleaners processing plants, the machinery is constantly being updated and replaced with energy-efficient, cost and labor-saving models.  Keeping the building itself in tip-top shape in terms of insulation and repairs helps further reduce energy costs. 

Carbon footprint reduction:
The biggest “carbon footprint” reduction of all, though, comes from reducing our customers’ need to drive their cars to drop off and pick up their laundry and dry cleaning!  Our free and convenient pick-up and delivery route service adds convenience while reducing carbon emission from automobile travels.

In this case a plus and a minus equals – green!  Not just green, but true green.  At Classic Cleaners, we don’t mean to boast, but we can’t help crowing about our Indiana 5-Star Environmental Recognition award!

By Reb of the Classic Cleaners blog team

I live near Broad Ripple, and it’s one of my favorite places to go walking in the city–either on the Monon Trail or just around the village. This is what Wikipedia has to say about this great Indy location:

Broad Ripple Village is one of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Located about six miles north of Downtown Indianapolis, Broad Ripple contains many of Indianapolis’ premier upscale restaurants, art galleries, and the popular Monon Trail. It also has a reputation for being socially, economically and ethnically diverse, and is generally associated with progressive political attitudes. Established in 1837, Broad Ripple was originally an independent municipality. It was annexed to the City of Indianapolis in 1922.

Classic Cleaners loves Broad Ripple too! In fact, we have three locations in or near Broad Ripple Village, which are listed below.

Also, don’t forget  that Classic Cleaners’ home delivery area covers the entire Broad Ripple Village area. Check out our map for details! It’s the ultimate in dry cleaning service and convenience!

Store hours are…

• Monday-Friday: 7:00 am-7:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

The exception is the 1037 Broad Ripple Ave. store, whose hours are…

• Monday-Friday: 7:00 am-10:00 pm
• Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 am-10:00 pm

The day of the Weekly Special for each store is listed after the phone number. Currently we offer the following special at each store:

• Plain slacks and skirts $5.99
• Plain business shirts (on hangers) $2.20

Broad Ripple (3 locations)

4211 E. 62nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-253-6544
•Wednesday special

This store is one of Classic Cleaners’ many convenient dry cleaning locations in the Indianapolis area. Customers living in Broad Ripple or other Northside locations may find that this is the location for them!

Classic Cleaners
4211 E. 62nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(West of Allisonville Road and Speedway Gas Station)

Phone
317-253-6544

Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday Specials
Plain slacks and skirts $5.99
Plain business shirts (on hangers) $2.20

In addition to our convenient locations, Classic Cleaners offers a FREE home pickup and delivery area for all of your dry cleaning and laundry items! We believe we offer Indy’s most convenient dry cleaning and laundry options. Please visit us soon and enjoy the best!

–Matt
The Classic Cleaners Blog Team