Properly sorting recycling materials keeps your costs down and our technology running as efficiently as possible. To help you decide which bin to use, take a look at our list of Do’s and Don’ts. You can also contact customer service and request a Waste and Recycling Services Guide.

Recyclable Paper

Do’s
Corrugated Cardboard
Junk Mail
Magazines
Phonebooks
Chipboard (Cereal/Cracker Boxes)
Newspaper
Computer Paper
Any White Paper
Mixed Paper
Don’ts
Waxed Milk Cartons
Waxed Paper
No Mixed Products such as combinations of metal and paper
Soiled Paper

Recyclable Plastics

Please remove liquids, lids, and food from all recyclables before placing them in the recycling container.

Do’s
PET: soft drink bottles, photo film canisters
HDPE: detergent containers, plastic water/milk containers, pails, t-shirt bags
PVC: sprinkler pipe
LDPE: trash can liners, shrink wrap, grocery bags
PP: yogurt containers, luggage, drinking straws
PS: plastic plates, cups egg cartons, food trays
Other: Tupperware and mixed plastic containers
Plastic Toys
Dont’s
Flower/Plant Containers
No Mixed Products (i.e. plastic/metal combination)

Recyclable Metal

Do’s
Empty Aerosol Cans
Metal Coat Hangers
Aluminum Cans
Tin Cans
Food and Juice Jars
Empty Paint Cans (dry paint is OK)
Metal Foil
Dont’s
Automotive Parts
Plumbing Parts
No Mixed Products such as combinations of metal and paper

Recyclable Glass

Do’s
Food and Beverage Bottles
Glass Jars and Bottles
House Windows
Liquor, Soda and Juice Bottles
Tempered Glass
Pyrex
Don’ts
Ceramic
Mirrors
Fluorescent Tubes
Light Bulbs
Safety Glass