If you haven’t noticed, we are doing so well at recycling that an extra bin has been added in the main disposal room near the giveaway table.
The bin is on the same side as the original bin, so when the first bin is filled to the brim start using the second bin.
In general, you can recycle paper, cardboard, metal cans and plastics #1 through 7. This includes:
- Newspaper
- Magazines
- Mixed paper – e.g. office paper, junk mail, envelopes and flyers
- Telephone books
- Corrugated cardboard
- Boxboard – e.g. cereal boxes, shoe boxes and tissue boxes
- Number 1 to 7 plastic containers and lids – e.g. yogurt cups, detergent containers, food platter trays, and plant pots
- Metal cans
Unacceptable items: Glass bottles and jars are not accepted in Blue Carts. When Blue Carts are emptied into the collection truck, glass is broken into small pieces that cannot be recovered at the sorting facility. Instead, recycle glass bottles and jars at a recycling drop-off depot.
How do I prepare my recyclables?
- Flatten and break down boxes to save space. (please do this, a box cutter is available)
- Empty and rinse containers.
- Flatten larger cans and plastic containers to save space.
- DO NOT put your recycling in a clear blue plastic bag or a plastic grocery bag.