Recyclable Containers
Glass food/beverage bottles and jars
Metal food/beverage cans
Plastic bottles and jugs
Water, soda and juice bottles
Milk and juice jugs
Ketchup and salad dressing bottles
Dishwashing bottles and detergent jugs
Shampoo, soap and lotion bottles
Recycling Preparation Tips:
Remove all caps, lids and pumps
Give it a quick rinse
It's OK to leave the labels on
Do not place recyclables in plastic bags
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Recyclable Fibers
Mail, office and school papers
Magazines and catalogs
Newspapers and inserts
Phone books
Shredded Paper in closed paper bags
Cardboard boxes
Cereal boxes, cracker boxes, pasta boxes, cake mix boxes
Shoe boxes, gift boxes & electronics boxes
Boxes from toothpaste, medications and other toiletries
Recycling Preparation Tips:
Place fiber in a brown paper bag or a separate bin; do not place in plastic bags
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Non-Recyclable
Containers and other Items
Drinking glasses, mugs, dishes, cookware,
pottery and vases
Window & mirror glass
Margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese and other tubs
Yogurt, pudding and fruit cups
Microwaveable food trays
Produce, deli and take out containers
Plastic Wrap
Aerosol and paint cans
Containers that held hazardous products, such as paint thinner,
automotive fluids, nail polish, hobby paints and yard products
such as pesticides
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Non-Recyclable
Fibers
Pizza Boxes & Egg Cartons
Paper or boxes soiled with food
Frozen food, refrigerated food, & Microwave food boxes
Milk cartons, juice boxes, take-out boxes. Or wax/poly coated
boxes
Powdered detergent boxes
Gift wrap
Facial tissue & Bathroom tissue
Paper towels, napkins, cups and plates
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