A Simple List of What Can and Cannot Be Recycled
Three General Guidelines of Recycling
- Recycle all bottles, cans, and paper
- Keep items relatively clean
- Don’t mix plastic bags in with the rest of your recycled items
Rigid Plastics/Bottles
- Any plastic bottles or containers found in your kitchen
Paper and Cardboard
- Cereal/snack cardboard boxes
- Phonebooks, magazines, and mail
- Office Paper, newspaper, and cardboard
Metals
- Tin, aluminum, and steel cans
Glass
- Food containers or jars
- Soft drink and beer bottles
- Wine and liquor bottles
Loose Plastic Bags
- Plastic shopping bags
- Plastic stretch wrap
Polystyrene Foam Cups or Containers
- Egg cartons
- Take out containers
- Drinking cups
Soiled Food Items
- Food soiled containers
- Soiled paper products
Other
- Broken or sharp glass
- Fast food packaging
- Plastic Utensils
