Recycling Information
It's important to identify and remove materials unsuitable for
recycling. Please review this section for more information on the Do's
and Don'ts for Recycling. You may also contact our Customer Service and
request a "Waste and Recycling Service Guide".
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| Recyclable Paper |
Do's
Corrugated Cardboard
Junk Mail
Magazines
Phonebooks
Chipboard (Cereal/Cracker Boxes)
Newspaper
Computer paper
Any White Paper
Mixed Paper
Milk or Juice Cartons
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Don'ts
No Mixed Products such as combinations of metal and paper
Soiled Paper |
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Recyclable
Plastics
Please remove liquids, lids and food residue from all recyclables before
placing them in the recycling container. |
Do's
PET: soft drink bottles, photo film canisters
HDPE: detergent containers, plastic water/milk containers, pails, t-shirt
bags
PVC: sprinkler pipe
LDPE: trash can liners, shrink wrap, grocery bags
PP: yogurt containers, luggage, drinking straws
PS: plastic plates, cups egg cartons, food trays
Other: Tupperware and mixed plastic containers
Plastic Toys |
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Don'ts
Flower/Plant Containers
No Mixed Products (ie plastic/metal combination) |
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| Recyclable
Metal |
Do's
Empty Aerosol Cans
Metal Coat Hangers
Aluminum Cans
Tin Cans
Food and Juice Jars
Empty Paint Cans (dry paint is OK)
Metal Foil
Lawn Furniture |
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Don'ts
Automotive Parts
Plumbing Parts
No Mixed Products such as combinations of metal and paper |
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| Recyclable
Glass |
Do's
Food and Beverage Bottles
Glass Jars and Bottles
House Windows
Liquor, Soda and Juice Bottles
Tempered Glass
Pyrex |
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Don'ts
Ceramic
Mirrors
Fluorescent Tubes
Light Bulbs
Safety Glass |
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| Yard Waste |
Do's
Grass Clippings
Green Plants
Dry Leaves
Garden Trimmings
Weeds
Wood Scraps/Chips |
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Don'ts
Animal Waste
Palm Branches
Diseased Plants
Meat/Fish/Bones
Dairy Products
Sod/Dirt |
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| Textiles |
Do's
Clothing
Shoes
Linens
Towels |
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Don'ts
Stuffed Animals
Pillows |
Christmas Trees
Speaking of trees, after New Years CR&R provides Christmas tree collection for a two-week period beginning on December 26th. The following guidelines are for residential curbside collection of Christmas trees.
- Please remove all ornaments, tinsel, lights and stands
- Do not place trees in plastic bags.
- Place tree in your green waste cart or beside your carts for collection.
- Trees 6 feet or taller must be cut in half.
For more information, call (800) 826-8677 or visit
www.crrwasteservices.com.
