When the final whistle blows and it's time for cleanup, don't fumble your recycling!
Many common party leftovers belong in the trash, not the recycling bin. Don't get flagged for contamination. Follow these tips to sort your recyclables from trash.
Intercept the right recyclables (place in recycling bins)
All items must be clean, empty, dry, and not bagged:
- Plastic bottles and jugs
- Steel, aluminum, and tin cans
- Glass bottles and jars
- Milk and juice cartons
- Dry, flattened cardboard, including pizza boxes
- Paperboard boxes (e.g., crackers, cookies, pasta)
- Paper (e.g., newspaper, junk mail)
Hail Mary (into the trash)
These items are typically small, dirty, or can damage recycling sorting equipment. It's best to toss in the trash or bring select items to participating grocery stores for recycling.
- Plastic cups, utensils, and takeout containers
- Foam and aluminum food trays
- Paper plates and napkins
- Plastic bags, packaging, and film
Run to a Collection Center (free drop-off disposal is available for households)
To keep the community safe, never place these items in your curbside trash or recycling bin. Instead, take them to a Community Collection Center for proper disposal or recycling:
- Batteries (loose batteries 12 inches or smaller, power tool batteries)
- Place alkaline batteries in garbage bin
- Electronics (e.g., cellphones, computers, televisions)