Recyclable Materials

Acceptable Materials

The following materials may be put in the container:

  • Cardboard (flatten and place in cart)
  • Junk mail
  • Magazines
  • Catalogs
  • Phone books
  • Metal cans: aluminum, steel
  • Office and school paper
  • Newspaper
  • Paper bags
  • Plastics #1 through #7

Unacceptable Materials

The following materials may not be put in the container:

  • Batteries of any kind
  • Bubble wrap
  • Chemicals
  • Diapers
  • Food-soiled paper products (such as pizza boxes)
  • Hardback books
  • Household hazardous waste
  • Kitchen waste
  • Oil
  • Paint
  • Plastic Bags
  • Glass bottles and jars: clear, green, amber
  • Plastic takeout containers and utensils
  • Styrofoam
  • Tires
  • Trash
  • Waxed cartons
  • Yard Waste