How to Prepare Recyclables for Collection and Dropoff
Recyclables are collected on the same day as trash. All recycling containers/receptacles should have handles and lids to prevent materials from blowing out on windy days, and must not exceed 50 pounds when full. Any item listed below as non-recyclable should be thrown in the trash. Other Recycling options to keep these items from landfills.
Bottles and Cans (Non Fiber)
Put all of the following types of cans, bottles and jars together in a reusable container (hauler will leave container.) NO plastic bags or fims.
Steel and Aluminum Cans
Be sure to rinse. Include metal caps and lids. NO foil or pie plates/food trays. NO paint or aerosol cans.
Glass Bottles and Jars
Be sure to rinse. Include clear, brown & green glass bottles and jars. Remove lids. NO plastic caps. NO plate glass or mirrors, drinking glasses, light bulbs, ceramics, or Pyrex®.
Plastic Bottles Coded #1 or #2
Check for #1 & #2 on bottles only (necks narrower than bases). Be sure to rinse. NO containers of oil, anti-freeze or hazardous waste. NO hard plastics, plant pots/trays, berry or lettuce containers, toys or plastic bags.
Mixed Paper (Fiber)
All paper may be put together in one non-reusable container (hauler will take container). Use a paper bag or cardboard box.
Newspaper
Newspaper including glossy inserts.
Other Paper
Junk Mail and Office Paper -- Computer and copy paper, envelopes and manila folders. NO metal clips or carbon paper.
Magazines, catalogs and coupons -- NO metallic/foil gift wrap or carbon paper.
Soft-cover books -- Soft-cover workbooks, paperbacks, phone books, and books with hard covers removed. (Put hard covers/non-paper bindings in the trash.)
Cardboard
Chipboard and Boxboard -- Cereal (liners removed) and pasta boxes, gift boxes, notebook backing, egg cartons, paper towel cores, and tissue boxes (plastic removed). NO metallic or wax coating of any kind. NO beer/soda cartons, frozen food packaging, gable top milk/juice cartons, or juice boxes.
Brown paper bags (non-paper handles removed.)
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes -- Empty and flatten. Bring large quantities flattened to Recycling Center. NO packing material of any kind. Other Recycling options to keep these from landfills.