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What is and isn't curbside Recyclable?

RECYCLING DO'S & DON'TS

PAPER

Accept

Cardboard & Paperboard (Food Boxes)
Newspapers & Inserts
Office & School Paper
Envelopes, Junk Mail & Catalogs
Books & Magazines
Milk, Juice & Soup Cartons

Do Not Accept

No Paper Cups
No Shredded Paper
No Tissue Paper
No Pet Food Bags

Guidelines:
Cut boxes to no larger than 2’ x 2’
Take confidential papers to shred events for shredding and recycling

PLASTIC

Accept

Household Bottles, Jars & Jugs
Dairy Containers & Lids
Produce, Bakery & Deli Containers

Do Not Accept

No Plastic Cups & Lids
No Plastic Bags, Wraps & Films
No Motor Oil (drop off only in resource recovery park)
No Styrofoam (drop off only in resource recovery park)

Guidelines:
Empty, rinse and replace caps & lids

METAL & GLASS

Accept

Aluminum Bottles & Cans
Steel & Tin Cans
Glass Food & Beverage Bottles & Jars

Do Not Accept

No Aerosol Cans
No Propane Tanks (drop off only in resource recovery park)
No Aluminum Pans or Foil
No Empty Paint Cans
No Scrap Metal (drop off only in resource recovery park)
No Metal Cookware (drop off only in resource recovery park)
No Mirrors
No Window Glass
No Ceramics & China
No Drinking Glassware

Guidelines:
Empty & rinse

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