Preparing Recyclables

Recyclable Items Info

Plastic Bottles, Cans, Food Containers

  • Empty contents.
  • Rinse residue.
  • Labels and lids can remain.

Paper

  • Remove binder clips.
  • Staples, paper clips can stay.
  • Place shredded paper in a plastic bag and tie shut.

Cardboard

  • Bag small cardboard and paper cartons with other recyclables.
  • Break down cardboard bigger than 2'x2' along the seams
  • Remove other packing material and wraps.
  • Bind the cardboard together with string or packing tape in bundles not to exceed 4' x4' and 30 pounds.
  • Put a cardboard bundle beside the bin.

Aerosol Cans

  • Spray to release remaining pressure.

Household Chemical Containers

  • Drain and rinse thoroughly.

Inside the Recycling Bin

  • Use puncture-resistant clear or blue plastics bags only.
  • Bag commingled paper, cardboard, plastics, cans.
  • Tie bags shut and place in a recycling bin.
  • Close lid
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