RECYCLING GUIDELINES

Material

What Can Be Recycled

What Cannot
be Recycled
at This Time

How to Prepare Materials for Recycling

Glass

Clear, amber and green glass from beverages bottles and food jars

Window glass, light bulbs, crystal, glass tumblers, ceramics, mirrors, ovenware

Rinse bottles and jars, remove and discard lids, do not break glass (labels may be left on)

Aluminum, Steel and
Bi-Metal Cans

Aluminum, steel, bi-metal food and beverage cans

Aluminum siding, toys, lawn furniture, foil trays, paint cans

Rinse cans (crush if space is needed.) If lid is on can, push down inside can.  If lid is off, discard can in garbage.

Plastics (PET, HDPE)

Stamped #1 or #2 on the bottom

Clear, plastic soda bottles, milk and water jugs, liquid detergent, bleach & softener bottles

Cooking oil, motor oil, window cleaner, butter or whipped topping tubs, antifreeze, pump top or spray bottles, polystyrene (cups or plates) or toys, pesticide or herbicide bottles

Rinse, remove and discard lids (crush if space is needed.)

Newsprint & Magazines

Newspaper & Magazines

Phonebooks & Catalogs

Place in
grocery bag
(paper or plastic)

DO NOT TIE

Please do not
place out
on wet days!