ACCEPTABLE RECYCLING MATERIALS
RECYCLABLE COMMINGLED CONTAINERS:
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.
- #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