Corrugated Cardboard - corrugated boxes with ridges, no waxed boxes *NOT Currently Accepted is brown packing paper, brown paper bags and especially "GREYBOARD" - for example: Cereal Boxes, Cracker Boxes, (most) Beer and Soda boxes of any size What does the recycled material become: Recycled into post consumer content “new” boxes or packaging, brown paper bags, mailing tubes, or paperboard (such as cereal or shoe boxes)
Corrugated Cardboard - corrugated boxes with ridges, no waxed boxes
*NOT Currently Accepted is brown packing paper, brown paper bags and especially "GREYBOARD" - for example: Cereal Boxes, Cracker Boxes, (most) Beer and Soda boxes of any size What does the recycled material become: Recycled into post consumer content “new” boxes or packaging, brown paper bags, mailing tubes, or paperboard (such as cereal or shoe boxes)
*NOT currently accepted are MOTOR OIL BOTTLES or FOOD CONTAINERS of any number - for example: salad/greenery containers & humus containers. REMOVE all caps #1 (PETE) - Includes soda, juice, water, cleaner bottles; cooking and peanut butter jars. Recycling number will appear in the recycling symbol on the bottom or side. Remove all caps and liquids. #2 (HDPE) - Includes milk and water jugs, shampoo bottles, bleach & detergent bottles, household cleaner bottles and vitamin bottles. Number appears inside the recycling symbol usually on the bottom. What does the recycled material become? Recycled into post consumer content plastics such as “new” bottles, carpet, park benches, picnic tables, pipes, flowerpots, t-shirts, fleece jackets, or sleeping bags. It takes five 2-liter plastic bottles to make one recycled ski jacket. Over half the polyester carpet in the US is made from recycled plastic. All the plastic from our area goes to Signature Crypton Carpet and they even have a recycled plastic carpet line called"Yellowstone Signature Series." See more at http://www.signaturecryptoncarpet.com/ #2 & #4 Clean Grocery & Clear Bags includes newspaper bags, grocery bags, dry cleaner bags. Bags must be clean, dry and not contaminated with food or waste of any kind. NOT ACCEPTED - sandwich bags, zip lock bags, plastic wrap, candy wrappers or black bags What does the recycled material become? Recycled into post consumer content plastic bags and the listed products above
Newspaper What does the recycled material become? The most common use for recycled newspaper is “new” newspaper. It may also be recycled into paper products such as game boards, animal bedding, puzzles, telephone books, or egg cartons. Office Pack - includes the wide variety of paper ACCEPTED - plain white paper; computer/copier/fax paper; pastel colored paper; receipts; envelopes (with or without little window); adding machine paper; manila file folders; business cards; glossy flyers; index cards NOT ACCEPTED - sticky notes & paper, self adhesive labels construction paper, flourescent or deep-toned paper, waxy finished paper napkins, paper towels, paper cups or plates photos, blue prints, Magazines & Catalogs Phone Books Shredded Paper - must be put in tied up bags What does the recycled material become? Recycled into post consumer content paper products. Mixed paper may be recycled into “new” paper, tissues, napkins, paper towels, cat litter or school supplies such as folders, index cards, or notebooks.
Newspaper
What does the recycled material become? The most common use for recycled newspaper is “new” newspaper. It may also be recycled into paper products such as game boards, animal bedding, puzzles, telephone books, or egg cartons. Office Pack - includes the wide variety of paper ACCEPTED - plain white paper; computer/copier/fax paper; pastel colored paper; receipts; envelopes (with or without little window); adding machine paper; manila file folders; business cards; glossy flyers; index cards NOT ACCEPTED - sticky notes & paper, self adhesive labels construction paper, flourescent or deep-toned paper, waxy finished paper napkins, paper towels, paper cups or plates photos, blue prints, Magazines & Catalogs Phone Books Shredded Paper - must be put in tied up bags What does the recycled material become? Recycled into post consumer content paper products. Mixed paper may be recycled into “new” paper, tissues, napkins, paper towels, cat litter or school supplies such as folders, index cards, or notebooks.
ACCEPTED - plain white paper; computer/copier/fax paper; pastel colored paper; receipts; envelopes (with or without little window); adding machine paper; manila file folders; business cards; glossy flyers; index cards NOT ACCEPTED - sticky notes & paper, self adhesive labels construction paper, flourescent or deep-toned paper, waxy finished paper napkins, paper towels, paper cups or plates photos, blue prints,
Aluminum Cans What does the recycled material become? Aluminum cans may be recycled into “new” cans or other aluminum products such as lawn chairs, window frames, pie pans, foil, car parts, or house siding. Tin Cans What does the recycled material become? Steel (Tin) cans may be recycled into “new” cans, vehicle parts, toys, appliances (such as refrigerators), fire hydrants, or tools. All steel products contain some recycled material—usually at least 25%! Steel never loses quality or strength so it can be endlessly recycled
Aluminum Cans
What does the recycled material become? Aluminum cans may be recycled into “new” cans or other aluminum products such as lawn chairs, window frames, pie pans, foil, car parts, or house siding. Tin Cans What does the recycled material become? Steel (Tin) cans may be recycled into “new” cans, vehicle parts, toys, appliances (such as refrigerators), fire hydrants, or tools. All steel products contain some recycled material—usually at least 25%! Steel never loses quality or strength so it can be endlessly recycled
Green, Clear, Brown and Blue - must be free of contamination *NOT Accepted is ceramic bottles, cups, plates & pottery; wine caps & corks; lead wine & champagne collars; crystal; drinking glasses; mirrors & window glass; heat-resistant ovenware; light bulbs What does the recycled material become? Recycled glass products include “new” jars and bottles, tiles, road paving, marbles, jewelry, and fiberglass insulation. Glass may be recycled an infinite number of times since it never loses strength
Green, Clear, Brown and Blue - must be free of contamination
*NOT Accepted is ceramic bottles, cups, plates & pottery; wine caps & corks; lead wine & champagne collars; crystal; drinking glasses; mirrors & window glass; heat-resistant ovenware; light bulbs What does the recycled material become? Recycled glass products include “new” jars and bottles, tiles, road paving, marbles, jewelry, and fiberglass insulation. Glass may be recycled an infinite number of times since it never loses strength