The items below are accepted in curbside recycling carts and at the city's Recycling Drop-Off Site. For other items not listed contact Republic Services or Solid Waste staff:
Metal food and beverage cans - rinse and leave on caps and lids, labels may be left on
Glass bottles and jars - rinse and remove caps and lids
- Brown, green and clear bottles and jars
Food and beverage cartons - rinse and leave on caps
- Milk, juice, soup and broth, and wine
Paper
- Mail, office and school papers (not shredded)
- Magazines and catalogs
- Newspapers and inserts
- Phone books
- Paperback books (no hardcovers)
- Cardboard (flattened and cut into smaller pieces)
- Boxes for: Cereal, crackers, pasta, cake mixes, pop, beer, toothpaste and other toiletries, medications, shoes
Plastics - Rinse and leave on caps and lids
- Bottles and jugs: Water, soda, milk, juice, ketchup, salad dressing, dish soap, detergent, shampoo, soap, lotion
- Cups: Yogurt, pudding and fruit cups;, and clear disposable cups
- Containers: Margarine, whipped cream, cottage cheese, and clear produce, deli, and take-out containers
A note on plastic types: Did you know there are seven types of plastics? The number 1 - 7 printed on a plastic item tells you what type of plastic it is. Although the triangle looks like a recycling symbol, it only tells you what the type is, and not if or how you can recycle it. Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers with a number 1, 2, and 5 are generally accepted ibecause there are good markets for recycling these items.
