Can I leave caps on recyclable containers and bottles?
Yes! Caps from plastic bottles, plastic containers and paper cartons should be placed back on their counterparts after a quick rinse and then tossed in your blue bin. If they […]
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Where can I recycle plastic bags?
It’s easy! Most grocery stores take back plastic bags for recycling. Visit http://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/ to search your zipcode to find the nearest location to you.
Can plastic bags be recycled (by themselves or with recycling in them)?
No! Plastic bags are very bad for our Material Recovery Facility (MRF). One bag can get stuck in the machines and shut down the entire facility. If you collect your […]
Can Styrofoam (or expanded polystyrene) go in my blue bin?
No! Styrofoam, or expanded polystyrene, is difficult and dangerous to breakdown in the recycling process. That is most Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) cannot accept it. Consider buying or using recyclable products instead!
Should I break down my cardboard boxes before recycling?
Yes! In fact, breaking down boxes can help your neighbors and the entire city! Unbroken boxes take up room in your blue bin and can cause it to overflow with […]
Can I toss loose shredded paper in my blue bin?
The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), where our recyclables go, prefers that any shredded or small bits of paper be placed in a paper bag and tossed in your blue bin. […]
