What belongs in the Recycling bin?
- Recycling should be clean, dry, empty, and loose (not bagged).
- No plastic bags. If bagging is necessary, only clear plastic bags are acceptable.
- No film plastics
- No styrofoam
- No food scraps or food-soiled paper
Paper products
- Office paper, mail, and envelopes
- Newspaper
- Paper bags
- Cardboard boxes (broken down)
- Magazine
Plastics labeled 1 through 3
- Bottles (beverage, condiment, etc.)
- Containers (detergent, shampoo, etc.)
Aluminum and metal
- Food and beverage cans
- Small scrap sheet metal
- Metal pots and pans
- Clean aluminum foil
Glass bottles and jars
What belongs in the Organics (compost) bin?
- Use certified compostable bags or clear plastic bags only
- No glass, metal, styrofoam, or plastic
- No liquids, grease, or oils
Food scraps (frozen, fresh, or spoiled)
- Meat and bones
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Bread and pasta
- Egg shells
- Dairy products
- Coffee grounds
- Seafood
Food-soiled paper
- Coffee filters
- Pizza boxes
- Used napkins
- Paper take-out containers
- Tea bags
Yard Trimmings & Green Waste Organics
- Floral trimmings
- Branches & stems
- Leaves & grass
- Sawdust/non-painted wood
What belongs in the Garbage bin?
- No organics or recyclable materials
- No construction or demolition materials
- No hazardous waste
Non-recyclable paper
- Laminated items
- Carbon paper and photographs
- Padded envelopes
- Vacuum bags
Non-recyclable plastics
- Plastics not labeled 1 through 3
- Plastic bags
- Film plastics and plastic wrap
- Snack wrappers
- Straws
- Bubble wrap
Non-recyclable Glass
- Mirrors
- Ceramics and dishware
- Window or tempered glass
- Non-fluorescent light bulbs
Other
- Diapers
- Feminine products
- Styrofoam
- Clothes hangers
- Hoses and tarps
- Sponges
- Textiles
- Treated wood
- Pet waste
