Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I TELL IF THE PLASTIC IS #1 OR #2?

Most plastic items are marked with a number within the recycle symbol. This number indicates the type of plastic it is.

Plastic #1 is PETE. The most common containers are 2 liter soft drink bottles.

Plastic #2 is HDPE. Milk jugs and laundry detergent containers are usually this type.

Plastics #3 – 7 are not recyclable at our recycling center.

CAN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BE RECYCLED?

Our recycling center does not accept plastic shopping bags. These bags can be recycled at Wal-Mart.

CAN BROWN PAPER BAGS BE RECYCLED?

Brown paper bags are recyclable in the cardboard bin but not in the paper bin.

CAN YOU RECYCLE ALUMINUM FOIL?

Our aluminum vendor does not accept aluminum foil or pie pans.

WHAT CARDBOARD CAN BE RECYCLED?

Both corrugated and non-corrugated cardboard can be recycled. Exceptions:
• Wax-coated cardboard (i.e., ice cream cartons, orange juice cartons)
• Foil-coated cardboard (i.e., aluminum foil boxes, some toothpaste boxes)

Cardboard boxes that held food should be scraped clean to avoid attracting vermin.

DO LIDS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PLASTIC CONTAINERS?

While lids can be recycled with plastic containers, they should be removed so the plastic containers can be compressed more easily at the processing center.

DO PLASTIC CONTAINERS NEED TO BE CRUSHED?

It is helpful to crush plastic containers such as milk and water jugs to save space in the recycling bins.

DO LABELS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM TIN CANS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS?

No, labels do not need to be removed. However, it is important to ensure that these containers are clean.

WHAT MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED?

Items that cannot be recycled include:

• styrofoam
• aluminum foil and pie pans
• leftover food
• Pyrex glass
• window or plate glass
• strings, rope, and other bindings
• batteries
• any plastic items not marked #1 or #2
• scrap metal

We cannot accept plastics that held oil, antifreeze, paint thinner, or pesticides.

CAN RECYCLABLE MATERIALS BE DROPPED OFF OUTSIDE OF OPERATING HOURS?

City ordinances prohibit leaving anything outside the bins. Recyclable materials left outside bins are not recycled; they are thrown away.

The Frequently Asked Questions were originally printed in our brochure.

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