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COMMON ITEMS
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- plastic (grades 1 and 2 most likely accepted)
- glass (brown, clear, and green)
- aluminum (cans and foil)
- steel cans
- plastic and paper grocery bags
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HARDER TO RECYCLE
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- aseptic packaging (drink boxes, etc.)
- waxed milk and juice cartons
- refrigerators, heat pumps, and air conditioners
- polystyrene packaging and packing "peanuts"
- egg cartons
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PAPER GOODS
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- white copy and office paper
- junk mail and colored paper
- magazines
- newspaper and newsprint
- telephone books
- corrugated cardboard (not slick)
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TECHNOLOGY
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- cell phones
- video tapes
- compact discs
- computer disks
- computer equipment and components
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES
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- 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
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YOU CAN NOT RECYCLE
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- 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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