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Many of you now realize that it is more convenient to take your recyclable items to one of the local volunteer drop-off trailer sites. And although you know that many items are recyclable, you are not aware of which ones are not acceptable.

Acceptable

Non-Acceptable

Paper:

Newsprint, paper bags, magazines, catalogs, office & computer paper, junk mail, paperboard (cardboard-like cereal or shoe boxes), and old corrugated containers

 

waxed or carbon paper, waxed paperboard milk, juice, or fabric softner refill containers

Metals

Aluminum & Bi-metal beverage cans, aluminum foil wrap & baking ware, food cans, canning lids, scrap metals, metal baking dishes (without non-stick coating), metal food can lids

 

folding outdoor chairs with webbing still attached

Glass

Clear or Brown Glass only.

 

Mirrors, windshields, light bulbs, clay flower pots, laboratory glass, crystal, window pane glass, heat-resistant ovenware, opaque/ milk glass, any ceramics or drinking glasses

Plastic

Pop bottles(green or clear), naturals (milk, juice, distilled or drinking water jugs, some dishwashing detergent bottles, plastic vinegar bottles), and mixed colored containers (such as laundry detergent or softner containers, bleach jugs, and some household cleaner containers)

 

Plastic wrap, freezer/food storage bags/containers, plastic table ware, dishes or plates, flower pots, plastic bakery containers, margarine or topping containers, any plastic lids, any #3, #4, #5, or #7 plastic, no food grade plates, "clam-shells", egg cartons, meat or vegetable trays, or cup made from polystyrene, no packing peanuts, no plastic toys, and no plastic bags

 

REUSE

REDUCE

RECYCLE