Recycling Tips

We know recycling guidelines can be confusing! The Recycle Coach app will help -- download it now for information and alerts!

Here are some tips to help you get started being the best recycler you can be:

• Reuse, or even refuse, items whenever possible!
• Recyclables should be empty, but they don't have to be washed.  
• Do not use plastic bags - leave recyclables loose in your bin or cart.
• Keep plastic lids attached to plastic containers. 
• Remove metal lids from glass jars and recycle both.
• Flatten boxes to save space in your bin or cart or drop-off location dumpsters.
• NO Styrofoam in curbside or drop-off locations. Foam Fabricators accepts non-food contaminated Styrofoam for recycling. MUST be clean; free of tape, stickers, or labels; may NOT have been used for food.
• NO plastic grocery bags. Plastic grocery bags can be recycled at participating stores. 
• Check out our Special Recycling Programs page for information on recycling used cooking oil, latex paint, and more!

Check out Know Waste Wednesday on the Nextdoor app for waste-related trivia every week! Past questions and answers are found here. 

Request a presentation or booth at your event using the Outreach Request Form. 

Still have questions? Contact Karen Maynard or call (502) 574-4620.