How to Prepare your Recyclables

PAPER, JUNK MAIL, CATALOGS, MAGAZINES, PHONE BOOKS, FOOD BOXES, MIXED PAPERS, PAPER PACKAGING, CARDBOARD

  • Break down all cardboard & all boxes to lay flat

  • Break down all food, shoe, detergent, and shipping boxes to lay flat

  • Must be clean without any food residue or animal waste

  • Place paper items inside the bin with lid secured

  • If the cardboard is too large, cut it into smaller size pieces and leave outside the bin

PLASTICS 1 & 2 ONLY

  • Empty the contents and Rinse (Please clean containers for recycling)

  • Must be clean or will be left in the bin

  • No need to remove labels

  • Remove lids and place in the bin

METAL AND ALUMINUM CANS

  • Empty the contents

  • Must be clean without food residue

  • No need to remove labels