Listed below are materials accepted and not accepted in the recycling cart. Do not put your recyclables in plastic bags before placing them in the recycling cart and make sure to empty and rinse recyclables with liquids or food residue to prevent contaminating other recyclables.
Accepted Materials (only if completely clean)
ITEMS SHOULD BE LOOSE AND NEVER IN BAGS
Paper
Office paper & junk mail
Cardboard (flattened)
Dry goods packaging & drink boxes
Newspaper & magazines
Plastic
Water & drink bottles (with caps on)
Yogurt cups
Cups
Kitchen & bath bottles & jugs
Metal
Aluminum drink cans
Metal food cans & lids
Aerosol cans (empty, no nozzles)
Glass
Beverage Bottles
Food jars (lids removed)
Unacceptable Materials
Diapers
Hard plastic
Styrofoam® packing
Napkins & paper towels
Shredded Paper
Garden hoses
Aluminum foil
Clothes hangers
Toys
Clothing & shoes
Wood & brush/yard waste
Needles & medical waste
Household Hazardous Waste
Pizza & take-out boxes