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Recyclable Materials


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COMMON ITEMS

  • plastic (grades 1 and 2 most likely accepted)
  • glass (brown, clear, and green)
  • aluminum (cans and foil)
  • steel cans
  • plastic and paper grocery bags

HARDER TO RECYCLE

  • aseptic packaging (drink boxes, etc.)
  • waxed milk and juice cartons
  • refrigerators, heat pumps, and air conditioners
  • polystyrene packaging and packing "peanuts"
  • egg cartons

PAPER GOODS

  • white copy and office paper
  • junk mail and colored paper
  • magazines
  • newspaper and newsprint
  • telephone books
  • corrugated cardboard (not slick)

TECHNOLOGY

  • cell phones
  • video tapes
  • compact discs
  • computer disks
  • computer equipment and components

TOXIC SUBSTANCES

  • rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries
  • motor oil
  • antifreeze and other automotive fluids
  • household cleaning materials
  • poisons, paints, solvents, and automotive fluids
  • take non-recyclables to toxic waste drop off -- do not put in garbage

YOU CAN NOT RECYCLE

  • other grades of plastic (varies by local area)
  • waxed, food contaminated, and oil-soaked paper
  • stickers and plastic laminated paper such as fast food wrappers
  • pet food bags
  • carbon or thermal fax paper
  • sanitary products or tissues
  • plate glass and mirrors
  • crockery, china, or pottery

 


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