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Recycling - Do's and Don'ts

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Recycling Do's and Don'ts

ITEM
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Do/Don't
COMMENTS
ITEM
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Do/Don't
COMMENTS
Glass Jars
Rinse out. Remove the metal or plastic tops and place in the recycle cart.
Do
The tops are only recyclable when they are removed from the glass jars and placed in the cart separately.
Glass Jars
Rinse out. Remove the metal or plastic tops and place in the recycle cart.
Do
The tops are only recyclable when they are removed from the glass jars and placed in the cart separately.
Plastic Jars
Rinse out.
Do
The plastic tops may remain on the plastic jars.
Plastic Jars
Rinse out.
Do
The plastic tops may remain on the plastic jars.
Glass Bottles
Rinse out. Remove the twist or pop tops and place in the recycle cart.
Do
The tops are only recyclable when they are removed from the glass bottles and placed in the cart separately.
Glass Bottles
Rinse out. Remove the twist or pop tops and place in the recycle cart.
Do
The tops are only recyclable when they are removed from the glass bottles and placed in the cart separately.
Aluminum Cans
Rinse out.
Do
The pull-tops are recyclable as long as they stay on the can or are inside the can.
Aluminum Cans
Rinse out.
Do
The pull-tops are recyclable as long as they stay on the can or are inside the can.
Wine/Alcoholic Beverage Bottles
Rinse out. Remove the screw tops and recycle them separately.
Do
Corks do not need to be removed from the wine bottles. The screw tops need to be removed and placed in the recycle cart.
Wine/Alcoholic Beverage Bottles
Rinse out. Remove the screw tops and recycle them separately.
Do
Corks do not need to be removed from the wine bottles. The screw tops need to be removed and placed in the recycle cart.
Plastic Bottles (including squeeze bottles)
Rinse out.
Do
If the tops are plastic and the bottom is plastic, they do not need to be separated before placing into the recycle cart.
Plastic Bottles (including squeeze bottles)
Rinse out.
Do
If the tops are plastic and the bottom is plastic, they do not need to be separated before placing into the recycle cart.
Plastic Bags
Don't
Bundle all lose plastic bags into one single bag and place in the trash container.
Plastic Bags
Don't
Bundle all lose plastic bags into one single bag and place in the trash container.
Grocery Bags
Don't
Grocery Bags
Don't
Produce/Bulky Bin Bags
Don't
Produce/Bulky Bin Bags
Don't
Potato, Apple & Carrot Bags
Don't
Potato, Apple & Carrot Bags
Don't
Ziploc Bags
Don't
Ziploc Bags
Don't
Sandwich Bags
Don't
Sandwich Bags
Don't
Home-Delivered Newspaper Bags
Don't
Home-Delivered Newspaper Bags
Don't
Dry Cleaner Bags
Don't
Dry Cleaner Bags
Don't
Plastic Wrap & Bubble Wrap
Don't
Plastic Wrap & Bubble Wrap
Don't
Floral Wraps
Don't
Floral Wraps
Don't
Plastic over Individual Juice Cartons & Over Case Drinks
Don't
Plastic over Individual Juice Cartons & Over Case Drinks
Don't
Plastic Wrap around CD/DVDs
Don't
Plastic Wrap around CD/DVDs
Don't
Snack Cracker Plastic Wrap
Don't
Snack Cracker Plastic Wrap
Don't
Bread & Rice Cake Bags
Don't
These have too much color on the bags to be recyclable
Bread & Rice Cake Bags
Don't
These have too much color on the bags to be recyclable
Candy Wrappers
Don't
Candy Wrappers
Don't
Chips Bags
Don't
Chips Bags
Don't
Frozen Vegetable & Fruit Bags
Don't
Frozen Vegetable & Fruit Bags
Don't
Reusable Bags with Ziploc Top
For example: croutons, dried fruit, salad, etc.
Don't
These bags have too much color and are not recyclable.
Reusable Bags with Ziploc Top
For example: croutons, dried fruit, salad, etc.
Don't
These bags have too much color and are not recyclable.
Rice, Bean, Pasta Bags
Don't
These have too much color on the bags to be recyclable
Rice, Bean, Pasta Bags
Don't
These have too much color on the bags to be recyclable
Tortilla Bags
Don't
These have too much color on the bags to be recyclable
Tortilla Bags
Don't
These have too much color on the bags to be recyclable
Torn, Empty Trash Bags
Don't
Torn, Empty Trash Bags
Don't
Individual Cheese Wrapper
Don't
Individual Cheese Wrapper
Don't
Plastic Seal on Frozen Food Container
Do
Plastic Seal on Frozen Food Container
Do
Plastic Food Containers
Rinse & dry containers.
Do
For example, microwave/frozen food, deli takeout box and/or tuna lunch-to-go containers (bottom half)
Plastic Food Containers
Rinse & dry containers.
Do
For example, microwave/frozen food, deli takeout box and/or tuna lunch-to-go containers (bottom half)
Styrofoam
Don't
Styrofoam
Don't
Wax-Coated Box Covers and Similar Products (i.e., Dixie Cups)
Don't
These are not made from Tetra Pak. Vanity Fair® plates and Dixie coated paper cups are not recyclable.
Wax-Coated Box Covers and Similar Products (i.e., Dixie Cups)
Don't
These are not made from Tetra Pak. Vanity Fair® plates and Dixie coated paper cups are not recyclable.
Milk/Juice Cartons Broth Cartons, etc.
Rinse out.
Do
Tetra Pak containers only (products that have been aseptically packaged using a system of plastic-coated paperboard).
Milk/Juice Cartons Broth Cartons, etc.
Rinse out.
Do
Tetra Pak containers only (products that have been aseptically packaged using a system of plastic-coated paperboard).
Juice Containers with Pull Tabs
For example, coconut juice
Do
Tetra Pak containers only (products that have been aseptically packaged using a system of plastic-coated paperboard).
Juice Containers with Pull Tabs
For example, coconut juice
Do
Tetra Pak containers only (products that have been aseptically packaged using a system of plastic-coated paperboard).
Energy Gel container
Don't
Energy Gel container
Don't
Juice Pouches
Do
You may leave the straw in the pouch when putting in the recycle cart.
Juice Pouches
Do
You may leave the straw in the pouch when putting in the recycle cart.
Uncle Ben's Ready Pouches
Don't
Uncle Ben's Ready Pouches
Don't
Yogurt/Applesauce Fruit Cups
Don't
These are too small to get sorted off the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) line.
Yogurt/Applesauce Fruit Cups
Don't
These are too small to get sorted off the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) line.
Aluminum
Aluminum foil must be clean and free of food debris.
Do
Yoplait pull tops and Hershey's Kiss wrappers CANNOT BE RECYCLED. These are too small to get sorted off the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) line.
Aluminum
Aluminum foil must be clean and free of food debris.
Do
Yoplait pull tops and Hershey's Kiss wrappers CANNOT BE RECYCLED. These are too small to get sorted off the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) line.
Tin Cans with Lids
Rinse
Do
Tin Cans with Lids
Rinse
Do
Cardboard Boxes
Break down before placing in the recycle cart.
Do
No wax-coated, glossy-coated or distinctively yellow corrogated soft cardboard. These are not recyclable.
Cardboard Boxes
Break down before placing in the recycle cart.
Do
No wax-coated, glossy-coated or distinctively yellow corrogated soft cardboard. These are not recyclable.
Pizza Boxes
Don't
Cannot be recycled when contaminated with food.
Pizza Boxes
Don't
Cannot be recycled when contaminated with food.
Paperboard (from the following)
Don't
FOIL on any paperboard (or on the inside of any plastic bag, etc.) is not recyclable
Paperboard (from the following)
Don't
FOIL on any paperboard (or on the inside of any plastic bag, etc.) is not recyclable
Gift Boxes
Do
Gift Boxes
Do
Shirt Boxes
Do
Shirt Boxes
Do
Back of Notepad
Do
Back of Notepad
Do
Tissue Boxes
Tear out the plastic around the dispenser area and place in the trash cart.
Do
Tissue Boxes
Tear out the plastic around the dispenser area and place in the trash cart.
Do
Toothpaste Boxes & Other Similar Boxes
Do
Toothpaste Boxes & Other Similar Boxes
Do
Dry Food Boxes
Recycle the outer box, but take out the inside bag and place it in the trash cart.
Do
Dry Food Boxes
Recycle the outer box, but take out the inside bag and place it in the trash cart.
Do
Paper Towel & Toilet Paper Inside Roll
Do
Paper Towel & Toilet Paper Inside Roll
Do
Poster Board
Do
Poster Board
Do
Beverage Carton Container
Do
Beverage Carton Container
Do
Pasta Boxes
Remove the plastic window and put in the trash cart.
Do
Pasta Boxes
Remove the plastic window and put in the trash cart.
Do
All Paper Computer/Copier, Ledger Wrapping Paper (no foil), Arts & Crafts, Paper, Unwanted Mail, Flyers, Telephone Books, Note Cards, Newspapers, Blueprints, Magazines, File Folders, Paper Bags, Post-It-Notes, Catalogs, Envelopes (including those with windows)
All paper must be dry.
Do
All Paper Computer/Copier, Ledger Wrapping Paper (no foil), Arts & Crafts, Paper, Unwanted Mail, Flyers, Telephone Books, Note Cards, Newspapers, Blueprints, Magazines, File Folders, Paper Bags, Post-It-Notes, Catalogs, Envelopes (including those with windows)
All paper must be dry.
Do
PAM (Cooking Oil Spray Can)
Must be empty.
Do
PAM (Cooking Oil Spray Can)
Must be empty.
Do
New Tuna Containers
Rinse out the tin before placing in the recycle cart.
Do
The paper and/or plastic pull-top needs to be removed from the tin can and placed in the trash cart. Tuna pouches are NOT recyclable.
New Tuna Containers
Rinse out the tin before placing in the recycle cart.
Do
The paper and/or plastic pull-top needs to be removed from the tin can and placed in the trash cart. Tuna pouches are NOT recyclable.
Containers (like Deviled Ham)
Remove the paper from the can and place in the trash cart.
Do
The tin can is recyclable, but the paper is not.
Containers (like Deviled Ham)
Remove the paper from the can and place in the trash cart.
Do
The tin can is recyclable, but the paper is not.
Instant Meal Soups
Don't
For example, dry soups, ramen noodles, etc.
Instant Meal Soups
Don't
For example, dry soups, ramen noodles, etc.
Dog/Cat Food Bags (Paper)
Don't
These are contaminated by the dog/cat food inside.
Dog/Cat Food Bags (Paper)
Don't
These are contaminated by the dog/cat food inside.
Bag Material with Plastic lining (i.e., 20-lb. rice bags)
Don't
Mixed material cannot be recycled.
Bag Material with Plastic lining (i.e., 20-lb. rice bags)
Don't
Mixed material cannot be recycled.
Vitamin/Supplement Bottles
The lid should be removed from the glass bottles and placed separately in the recycle cart.
Do
Vitamin/Supplement Bottles
The lid should be removed from the glass bottles and placed separately in the recycle cart.
Do
Toothpaste Tubes
Don't
These are too small to get sorted off the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) line.
Toothpaste Tubes
Don't
These are too small to get sorted off the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) line.
Cosmetic Jars & Bottles
Rinse out. Remove the lid if the container is glass.
Do
The lid should be removed from the glass bottles and placed separately in the recycle cart.
Cosmetic Jars & Bottles
Rinse out. Remove the lid if the container is glass.
Do
The lid should be removed from the glass bottles and placed separately in the recycle cart.
Soap Bottles with Pump Tops
Do
Do not remove the pump top if it is of the same material as the bottle.
Soap Bottles with Pump Tops
Do
Do not remove the pump top if it is of the same material as the bottle.
Plastic Toys
Take off any metal.
Do
Plastic Toys
Take off any metal.
Do

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