Recycling Guide
Sort and recycle tips for your home
Recycling Best Practices
Preparation
- Rinse containers before recycling
- Remove lids and caps (check local guidelines)
- Flatten cardboard boxes
- Keep items loose - no plastic bags
What to Recycle
Paper & Cardboard
- Newspapers and magazines
- Office paper
- Cardboard boxes
- Paper bags
Plastics
- Bottles (#1-7)
- Containers
- Jugs
- No bags or film
Glass
- Bottles
- Jars
- Remove lids
Metal
- Aluminum cans
- Steel cans
- Tin cans
Do Not Recycle
- Plastic bags or film
- Styrofoam
- Food-contaminated items
- Electronics or batteries
- Hazardous materials