Residential Quick Guide to Recycling

These kinds of things go in the recycling bin

Empty and rinse containers… no lids please… labels are OK

Plastic

Milk, water, juice and pop bottles – items with a narrow neck
Detergent and fabric softener bottles
Yogurt, dairy and margarine tubs

Glass

Jars and bottles, any color

Aluminum and tin

Beverage cans
Food cans

Paper and Packaging

Newspaper and advertising inserts
Advertising mail and envelopes
Magazines, catalogs and phone books
Juice boxes and milk cartons
Flattened cardboard

Scrap metal

Limit 2 ft. x 2 ft., 35 pounds; no wood, plastic, or rubber attachments

These kinds of things go in the yard waste bin
Yard trimmings, weeds and houseplants
Tree branches and twigs
Kitchen food scraps and paper
Food preparation scraps and leftovers
Meat, fish, poultry and dairy scraps
Greasy pizza delivery boxes
Uncoated paper plates, cups, napkins, food wrap and bags
These kinds of things go in the garbage

Plastic eating utensils and take-out containers
Styrofoam and packing peanuts
Plastic-coated paper and cardboard
Mirrors, window glass, ceramics, dishes and (non-mercury-containing) light bulbs
Aluminum foil wrap and trays
Empty aerosol spray cans
Latex paint cans (harden or solidify paint first)
Sharp or greasy metal
Small appliances
Alkaline batteries