Recycle Right

The recycling bins are for these materials only: 

• Metal cans- CLEAN and EMPTY
• Paper and Cardboard- FLATTEN cardboard boxes
• Plastic- CLEAN and EMPTY bottles, tubs, jugs, and jars
• Glass- FOOD GRADE glass ONLY, bottles and jars

Do not leave these items in, on, or around bins:

• Household Trash
• Household Furniture
• Old Electronics
• Old/Broken Children's Toys
• Construction Materials
• Paint/Oil/Chemicals
• Leaves/Twigs/Yard Waste

Here are some of the most common bin contaminants. These items do not belong in the recycling bins.

Here is a check list of things that can go in the recycling bins and another list of things that should stay out of the recycling bins. 

Food grade glass is what food containers are made from. Things like bottles and jars are food grade glass. Jelly jars, pickle jars, some pop bottles, adult beverage bottles, and so forth are made from food grade glass. 

Non-container glass like that is used to make windows, mirrors, and drinking glasses is often treated with chemicals and lead. That means that these types of glass have different melting points. This kind of glass will contaminate the glass recyclables. Therefore, you should not put non-container type glass in the recycling bin. You will need to seek out alternatives to dispose of your windows, mirrors, dishes, Pyrex-type pans, etc.