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RECYCLABLE MATERIAL PREPARATION
**NEW RECYCLING RULES**
Beginning immediately, all recyclables can now be placed in the same container. You no longer have to separate paper & cardboard from co-mingled (glass, plastic & metal).
Recycling Collection General Information
- All accepatble recyclables can be placed in the same container
- Recycling container should be placed 4' away from your trash
- All material must be curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your regulary scheduled collection day
- Recyclables and trash are collected on the same day
Recycling Container Requirements
- Recycling containers must be easily handled by one person
- You may use a standard blue recycling container, other hard sturdy containers (i.e. milk crate, laundry basket, etc) or
- You may use a standard trash container that is NO LARGER THAN 35-GALLON CAPACITY.
- Recycling container must be clearly labeled or identified as a RECYCLING container if using a trash container. A non-textured, smooth surface works best for labels
- Filled recycling containers cannot exceed 35 pounds.
- You may use as many recycling containers as needed
Recycling Preparation
WHAT TO RECYCLE HOW TO PREPARE UNACCEPTABLE
Paper Newspaper & inserts Magazines & Catalogs Paper & stationery (all colors) Office paper, folders Telephone Books Paperboard (e.g. cereal, pasta, tissue boxes) Junk mail and envelopes (windows ok)
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Place in recycling bin
Place in PAPER bags (no plastic bags)
Newspaper can be tied and bundled |
NO PLASTIC BAGS
NO FOOD CONTAMINATED OR SOILED PAPER (dirty pizza boxes, paper plates, tissues, etc)
NO WAX OR FOIL COATED ITEMS (milk or juice cartons)
NO HARD COVERED BOOKS (drop off available) |
Corrugated cardboard |
Cardboard must be flattened Cardboard must be no larger than 2' x 2' |
NO SOILED CARDBOARD (paint, oil residue) NO LARGER THAN 2' X 2' (drop off available) |
Glass - clear or colored glass bottles & jars |
Rinse clean Remove lids & corks Labels & rings are OK |
NO BROKEN GLASS NO LIGHT BULBS, PYREX, CERAMICS NO MIRRORS, WINDOW OR AUTO GLASS NO DRINKING GLASSES, VASES NO PLATE GLASS |
Plastic Containers - Clear, opaque,white or colored plastic bottles, jugs or jars maked with a recycle symbol and the number 1 - 7 on the bottom that are used for foods,milk, water,soaps, household products, etc. |
Rinse clean Labels are OK |
NO UNMARKED ITEMS NO PLASTIC BAGS, PLASTIC WRAP NO MOTOR OIL/CHEMICAL CONTAINERS NO STYROFOAM OR FOAM CONTAINERS (meat trays, styrofoam cups, etc) NO PACKAGING PEANUTS NO FLOWER POTS, TOYS, LAUNDRY BASKETS |
Metal Cans - Aluminum & Metal food and beverage cans, lids |
Rinse clean Labels are OK Flatten or nest for room |
NO PAINT OR SOLVENT CANS NO AEROSOL CANS NO SCRAP METAL (drop off available) NO PROPANE TANKS (drop off available) |
Unacceptable Materials
- All material that is listed in the above charts as unacceptable (except for items that have drop off available) should be disposed of as trash
- Item where drop off is available should be brought to the Recycling Center at the Highway Garage
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