Recycling Questions
 

Q: How do I Recycle?
A: Place rinsed plastics, glass and cans directly in the blue bin. These materials do not need to be kept separate: they are sorted at the Center. All papers should be placed in preferably paper sacks, positioned so that the material will not blow out.

Q: Why are only #1 and #2 Plastic Bottles acceptable?
A: There are seven different types of plastic. Only two of them are readily accepted by most recyclers. About one-third of all PET #1 is used for soft drink bottles and more than half of all HDPE #2, more than 968 million pounds, is used in milk and water bottles. Both of these types of plastic are easily recognized and targeted for recycling. The other plastic types differ in resin composition and are not easily recycled.

Q: What is corrugated cardboard?
A: Corrugated cardboard is thick cardboard mostly used for boxes, you can identify it by its "squiggly" center core.

Q: Can I include cereal, potato chip & cake boxes with the corrugated cardboard?
A: No, not at this time. Cereal and other food product packages are made from chipboard which differs from corrugated and cannot be included in your recyclables at this time.

Q: Do I flatten any of my containers?
A: Yes, we prefer you do. Flatten any containers included in the recycling program to save space in your recycling bin.

Q: What if I can not fit all my recyclables in the bin?
A: If your volume of recyclables does not fit in your bin, you may package them in plastic or paper bags easily identified and preventing spillage. Please try to sort and segregate items. Then place packages alongside your recycling bin.

Q: Can I put window pane glass in my recycling bin?
A: No, Window pane, drinking glasses, perfume, pyrex coffee pots and light bulbs are all different types of glass which have a different melting point.

Q: Do I have to remove labels?
A: We prefer you do on metal cans with paper labels. It is not necessary on glass and plastic containers.

Q: Can I drop off recyclables at the recycling center?
A: If you have a large quantity of recyclable materials or are not currently on a collection route, you may drop items off at the center.

Q: How do I receive a new recycling bin?
A: All households should have a bin, if you do not have or you need an extra bin, please contact the Recycling Center. Your recycling bin stays at  your current residence, if you move, DO NOT take the bin with you. Leave it for the next recyclers who move into your house. If your bin is damaged please call the Center to obtain a replacement. Put the blue bin curbside on your scheduled trash pickup day, recyclables will not be picked up in the alleys. Be sure everything is out by 7:30 A.M.