Posted on September 4, 2020 at 3:56 PM by Jacob Smith
Often when we have conversations with people about what can be recycled, we are asked, "but what about…." The following is a common list of the types of materials that are asked about and that should not be recycled at your curb or community drop-off center:
- No:
- Aluminum foil
- Aluminum trays
- Car parts
- Scrap metal
- Sheet metal or siding
- No bags
- No batteries
- No clothing, bed sheets, towels, or shoes
- No electronics or extension cords
- No food or food residue on items to be recycled
- No garden hoses, tools, or kids' pools
- No liquids left in drink bottles
- No plastics such as:
- Food storage containers (Rubbermaid, Tupperware, etc.)
- Large plastic tubs
- Plastic produce containers from the grocery store
- Plastic stackable chairs or tables
- Storage tubs
- Take-out containers
- Toys
- No shredded paper
- No small items: plastic cutlery, caps (plastic or metal), pill bottles (prescription or over the counter)
- No Styrofoam cups, packing peanuts, or large pieces from boxes
- No wet cardboard or paper
Acceptable Items
Please note: the only items that should be recycled at your curb or at a community drop-off center are:
- Cardboard
- Cartons
- Metal cans
- Paper
- Plastic bottles and jugs
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact us by email!?
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