Make a Positive Impact by Recycling at Home
When it comes to recycling, we all have an important part to play. Beginning with the way you sort materials, to our efficient pickup, we’ll make sure you’re your recyclables are handled properly so they don’t end up in lakes or landfills.
Materials that can be recycled in your community
Recyclable items can vary based on your location. Enter your address to learn more.
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Recycling basics
Follow these three steps to become a better recycler.
Know what to throw
Make sure you’re putting the right materials in your recycling container—paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastic bottles and jugs.
Empty. Clean. Dry.
Keep all recyclables free of food and liquid. One dirty item can contaminate an entire truckload, so make sure recyclables are empty, clean, and dry.
Don’t bag it
Never bag or bundle your recyclables. Items should be placed in the container loose, unless your city has specified otherwise.
It’s easy to recycle these common household items
What to do before you put your recyclables in the bin
Ever wonder, “how does recycling work?” Watch this short video to learn how to prepare your items to go into the recycling container and find out what items are recyclable.
Never place these items in your recycling.
They cannot be recycled with your household waste. Make sure you’re putting only reusable materials in your container.
- Appliances
- Batteries
- Bubble wrap
- Christmas lights
- Clothes
- Coat hangers
- Diapers
- Electrical cords
- Food waste
- Food wrap
- Garden hoses
- Household cleaners
- Paint
- Pizza boxes
- Plastic bags
- Polystyrene
- Rubber balls
- Sports equipment
- Syringes/Razor blades
- Tires
- Toys/Stuffed animals
- Waxed cartons
- Wood/Yard waste
