Preparing your Materials for the Recycle Bin
DO NOT PUT PLASTIC BAGS IN THE RECYCLE BIN
- Glass: Clear, green and brown glass food and beverage bottles and jars should be thoroughly rinsed and lids should be removed. Throw the lids in the trash. It is not necessary to remove labels.
- Do Not Put in the Bin - Light bulbs, window and auto glass, drinking glasses and cookware are not recyclable and should be put in the trash.
- Metals: All food and beverage cans which are made from aluminum, steel, tin or a combination of metals should be rinsed prior to placing in the recycling bin. Do Not Crush the Cans.
- Do Not Put in the Bin - Other aluminum and metal products like foil, pie plates, and hangers are not recyclable and should be put in the trash.
- Plastic Bottles: Plastic household bottles with a #1 (PETE) such as water, soft drink and juice bottles or #2 (HDPE) like milk and detergent bottles. Throw the lid in the trash. Rinse, smash and put the plastic bottle in the recycling bin.
- Do Not Put in the Bin - plastic tubs such as yogurt and butter containers, toys and other plastic packaging.
- Newspapers:All newspapers, including the inserts, should be placed in strong paper bags (not exceeding 30 pounds). Put the bag next to or on top of the recycling bin. Do Not put newspapers out for collection when it is raining.
- Do Not Put your Newspapers in Plastic Bags - Recycle your plastic bags at your local grocery store.
More information available on the web: http://www.lcswma.org/electronicRecycling.asp
