Are You Recycling Right?

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Not everything is recyclable, even if we wish it were.  It's important to recycle right to avoid contamination fees that cost everyone through increased taxes.  Want to do the right thing?  Only recycle materials that are approved by our recycling partner ecomaine.  If you have questions check out the Recyclopedia!  It can be accessed online or downloaded as an app for the right answer every time!  In generel, only the following items can be recycled.  It isn't on this list, it should not go in your recycling bin.  Thank you for taking the time to recycle right!

  • Books (Soft & Hard Cover)
  • Magazines
  • Old Mail & Catalogs
  • Office Paper & Envelopes
  • Newspapers & Inserts
  • Pizza Boxes (Clean)
  • Phone Books
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Shredded Paper (Put in clear bags and tied at the top)
  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Cereal Boxes/Paperboard
  • Milk & Juice Cartons
  • Drink Boxes (Juice, Shelf milk, Broth)
  • Paper Bags & Plates (Clean)
  • Egg Cartons (Not Styrofoam)
  • All #1 - #7 Rigid Plastic Containers
  • Metal Cans
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Pots & Pans
  • Aluminum Foil, Trays, & Pans
  • Aluminum Beverage Cans
  • Clear or Colored Glass