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Fast Fact

Every ton of paper that is recovered through recycling saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space.

More than ever, statistics show that Americans are pulling their weight when it comes to recycling.

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Recycling Guidelines

Acceptable Items:

  • Aluminum food and beverage containers
  • Glass food and beverage containers-brown,  clear, or green
  • Bi-Metal, Steel and Aerosal cans
  • PET Plastic containers with the symbol #1 narrow neck containers only
  • HDPE Plastic containers with the symbol #2 narrow neck containes such as milk and water bottles, detergent, shampoo, bleach  bottles etc without caps
  • Plastics with symbols #3,#4,#5,#6 #7 narrow and screw top containers
  • Newsprint
  • Cardboard-flattened in 2' x 2' bundles (may be placed in recycling bin along with other recycling)
  • Residential mixed paper (Junk Mail, magazines, glossies, telephone books, printer/copier paper)
  • Cereal Boxes

Non-Acceptable Items:

  • Window or Auto glass, drinking glasses, mirrors, light bulbs, ceramic, procelain, microwave trays, glass cookware/bake ware
  • Unnumbered plastic items
  • Plastic Bags
  • Salad/Deli containers, Plastic food tubs
  • Household items such as cooking pots, toaters, etc.
  • Batteries
  • Cardboard/Paper with wax coating or liners
  • Scrap metal, siding

Woody Waste: Branches and tree limbs are not to exceed 3" in diameter and 4' in length feet in length and are  to be bundled and secured by rope or twine and not to exceed 50 lbs. All other Woody Waste shall be placed in "Kraft" bags or biodegradable bags. (Kraft bag are available either through  your municipality or at various retailers such as home improvemnent or garden centers).

Non-Acceptable Items:

Rocks, Stones, Sod, Grass Clippings, Stumps, Tree Branches larger than 3 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length. Woody Waste placed in plastic bags.

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