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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

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