ACCEPTABLE RECYCLING MATERIALS

RECYCLABLE COMMINGLED CONTAINERS: 
  • #1 PET plastic containers 
  • #2 HDPE plastic containers aluminum cans 

Contents must be rinsed from the container, but labels on the containers are acceptable. Margarine or yogurt containers are not acceptable. 

 

UNACCEPTABLE RECYCLING ITEMS:
The entire bin, if it contains any single item of unacceptable material, will be left at the curb. Collectors should leave a note indicating the offending item(s), but this is frequently omitted. 
  • glass of any kind
  • hardback books
  • paperback books
  • gift wrap
  • blueprints
  • paper ream
  • wrappers
  • shredded paper
  • hanging file folders
  • frozen food
  • containers
  • egg cartons
  • styrofoam
  • paper cups
  • paper plates
  • tissue paper
  • paper towels
  • plastic bags
  • photographs
  • pet food bags
  • fertilizer bags
  • charcoal bags
  • kitty litter bags
  • dark/florescent
  • paper