Williamson-Travis Counties MUD #1

RECYCLING GUIDELINES

ONLY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING. 

Printable copy of these Guidelines

PAPER: 

Most types of paper, such as ad circulars, catalogs, carbonless paper, dry goods packaging with liners removed (such as cereal, pasta, rice, beer/soda cartons) envelopes, file folders, junk mail, magazines, newspapers, office paper, paperback books, paper bags, paper towel/toilet paper cores, phone books, non-metallic gift wrap.

PLASTICS (LABELED #1 THROUGH #7): 

Look for the recycling symbol  on the bottom.  Lids should be removed and any remaining food or liquids rinsed out of the containers or trays. Examples include: beverage bottles, shampoo and lotion bottles, meat trays, condiment bottles, prescription and medicine bottles, plastic grocery bags tied together into bundle.

GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS (ALL COLORS):

Lids should be removed and any remaining food or liquids rinsed out of the bottles or jars.  Examples include beverage bottles, food and condiment bottles, and jars.

METAL CANS:

Rinsed out aluminum, steel, and tin beverage and food cans; aerosol cans that have been emptied and the nozzle removed; rinsed out baking tins.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING:

AUTO PARTS
MOTOR OIL CONTAINERS
CLOTHING & SHOES
COAT HANGERS (PLASTIC OR WIRE)
DIAPERS
PLASTIC UTENSILS
TISSUE / TOILET PAPER
CARDBOARD