Recycling Guidelines
Put your recycling in the green recycling cart.
General Guidelines
- Only put the correct paper, plastic containers, metal, and glass in the recycling cart.
- We accept plastics #1 – #7 plastic containers, except some plastic cups.
- If you’re not sure what to do, look up how to dispose of your item.
- Recyclables must be clean, empty, and dry before you place them into the recycling cart.
- Do not bag your recyclable items. Put items loose in the recycling cart.
- If you must use a bag, use a clear bag. If sorters cannot see what is inside the bag, they will assume it is trash.
- Exception: Shredded paper should always be in a clear bag.
- Keep the recycling cart lid closed when out for collection.
- Do not put any banned items in the recycling cart. Banned items include:
- Batteries
- Loose plastic bags, and other plastic film
- Ropes and hoses
- Clothing, bedding, towels and all textiles
- Wood and lumber
- Light bulbs
- Styrofoam
- TVs, computers, and electronics
- Trash
- Yard waste & brush