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