Recycling Guidelines

Find out more about the preparation for recyclables collected in your green recycling toter.

General

Glass, plastic and metal must be loose in the bin. They should not be packaged (no bags). Plastic or metal caps and lids should not be recycled.

Newspapers

Newspapers (including junk mail) can be loose.

Plastics

Plastics that bear the #1-7 symbol should be placed in the green totter. All containers should be rinsed. They should not be packaged (no plastic bags).

Aluminum

Aluminum cans and clean foil can be loose. Empty tin and steel food and beverage cans should be placed in the green totter. Containers should be rinsed. They should not be packaged (no bags).

Glass

Unbroken empty glass jars and bottles can be recycled. All containers should be rinsed.