The following items are
not accepted for recycling in our program:
- Plastic bags (they can be returned to grocery or department stores)
- Expanded foam or #6 plastic polystyrene including Styrofoam, plastic egg cartons and clear plastic deli / bakery-type containers
- Motor oil, insecticide, herbicide, and other hazardous chemical containers
- Plastic film (no plastic bags, sleeves, sheets, tarps or wrap)
- Six-pack plastic rings and other plastic beverage holder rings
- Plastic containers that are not labeled with a #1-5 or #7 recycling symbol (see bottom of container)
- Paper containers for liquids including "gable top" cartons usually containing juice, milk or wine
- Soiled paper towels or napkins
- Window glass, mirrors, drinking glasses, dinnerware or ceramics (tempered glass is not recyclable in our program)
- Plastic children's toys
- Rechargeable batteries
For More Information
For more information about acceptable and unacceptable items for recycling, contact the Waste Removal Division at (309) 454-9715.