Recycling Bin Instructions
Please put only the following listed materials into the recycling collection container:
All Paper
Magazines, Junk Mail, Envelopes, Newspaper, Flyers, Brochures, Writing, Typing and Computer Paper, Books
Preparation:
- Just put clean, dry paper into the bin
Items Not Accepted:
- Wet, waxed or soiled paper
- Used paper towels and plates
- Carbon paper
Cardboard
"Flattened" Corrugated Boxes, Paper Tubes, Wrapping Paper, Cereal Boxes, File Folders, Poster Board
Preparation:
- Flatten Boxes
- Remove plastic or waxed paper liners and all styrofoam packing material
Items Not Accepted:
- Wet, soiled, or waxed cardboard
- Wax coated beverage containers
Glass
Juice, Pop & Soda Water Bottles, Beer & Wine Bottles, Food Jars
Preparation:
- Remove lids
- Rinse to remove residue
- Do not break glass
Items Not Accepted:
- Light bulbs
- Window glass, drinking glasses or mirrors
Metals
Tin Food Cans, Aluminum Beverage Cans
Preparation:
- Empty and rinse cans to remove all food residue
Items Not Accepted:
- Cans used for chemicals or paints
- Aerosol spray cans
- Appliances, power tools or batteries
Plastics
Plastic Bottles and Jugs used for Milk, Juice, Soap and Soft Drinks
Preparation:
- Rinse containers to remove residue
- It's OK to leave caps and labels on
Items Not Accepted:
- Containers used for chemicals or automotive products (oil, antifreeze, etc.)
- Rubber products
- Styrofoam cups and packing material
- Photographic film
- Plastic bags
- Polyvinyl sheeting
- Heat shrink wrapping
DO NOT put the following materials into the recycling collection bins:
- Liquids
- Food
- Waste
- Waxed Paper Products
- Fabrics
- Wood
- Styrofoam