Recycling Guidelines PDF Print E-mail

Please note - WM has changed recyclers and the current provider uses a  "single stream" recycling program.  There is no longer a need for WM to sort all the recyclables at the curb; they simply put everything into the recycling truck for sorting at the facility.  These trucks look slightly different than the normal garbage trucks.  Be assured - your recyclables ARE being recycled.

ONLY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING


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

 

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Last Updated on Monday, 11 July 2011 12:59