Single Stream Recycling

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Single-Stream recycling is a program that allows all recycled materials to be mixed, saving storage space and making disposal easier by dumping it in one container. Sorting will take place off site. The Transfer Station is now using a compactor for Single Stream Recycling. All recycled materials will go in the compactor, including cardboard that is recycled.

MATERIAL

CAN INCLUDE

DO NOT INCLUDE

NOTES

The following goes into the Recycling Container

 

 

Cardboard

 

All corrugated cardboard (incl. clean pizza boxes)

 

NO! waxed boxes, messy pizza boxes or plastic film packaging

Please flatten

 

No bigger than 3’ x 3’,

 

Remove all Styrofoam and packaging

 

 

Mixed Paper

Junk mail, magazines, egg cartons, newspaper, food/cereal boxes, office/school paper, paper backs and coverless hard cover books

 

NO! paper towels, tissues, napkins

 

NO! waxed boxes such as milk or juice cartons

Staples and window envelopes are ok!

 

No shiny or foil-like wrapping paper

 

Flatten boxes and make sure they are free of food!

 

 

Plastics

 

#1, #2, #5 plastic bottles, jars, jugs, or tubs

 

NO! plastic bags, plastic film, Styrofoam, bubble wrap, straws, or black plastic

 

Rinsed and free of food and liquid!

 

 

Steel/Tin Cans

 

Soup, food, coffee cans

 

NO! paint cans

Rinsed and free of food and liquid!

 

 

Aluminum Cans

 

Beverage cans

 

Rinsed and free of food and liquid!

Glass goes into the open top container next to the Recycling Center!!!!!!

 

 

Glass

 

Bottles and jars

NO! light bulbs, mirrors, fish tanks, pyrex dishes, ceramics, windows, plates, drinking glasses

Separated from the other recyclables!

 

Rinsed and free of food and liquid!

Please Note: No plastic bags  or Styrofoam! Please make sure that all your recyclables are rinsed out and free of food waste! 

 

 

Useful Links/Documents:

See how the material is then sorted by clicking on the video links below:

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PDF icon Single Stream Contaminants1.01 MB
PDF icon Smart Recycling Guide958.18 KB