Curbside Recycling

DOs

Plastics: Ignore the numbers; use shape to decide recyclability: bottle, jar, jug or dairy tub = recycle.

Paper: Empty and flatten boxes. Remove packing or film plastics in or around boxes.

Containers: Must be empty and rinsed. Labels are okay.

Lids and caps: Reattach.

DONTs

Do not bag recycling. Place Items in bin loose.

No Textiles/clothes, footwear, etc. - donate if wearable.*

No Needles/syringes, film plastics, food waste, or toxic items.*

Avoid "wish-cycling" - when in doubt, throw it out.

Paper

• Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and softcover books.
  Keep loose, don't tie.
• Papers and mail (including window envelopes)
• Boxes: Cardboard, takeout pizza, pasta, cereal, etc.
  Empty and flatten.
• Cartons: Milk, juice, soup, etc. (plastic spouts = OK)
  Empty, rinse and reattach cap.

Plastic

• Bottles: Beverage, soap, shampoo, squeeze, spray, etc. (no bottles that held toxics)
  Empty, rinse, and reattach cap.
• Jars: Mayonnaise, sauce, nuts, jelly, etc.
  Empty, rinse, and reattach cap.
• Jugs (items with a handle): Milk, Orange Juice, water, detergent, windshield fluid, etc.
  Empty, rinse, and reattach cap.
• Stackable tubs (dairy/dairy alternative only): Butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.
  Empty, rinse, and reattach cap.

Metal

• Food and Beverage Cans
  Empty, rinse, and place lid inside can.
• Aluminum Foil and disposable aluminum pans and plates
  Must be clean and wadded up.
• Aerosol cans
  Must be empty. No cans that held toxics; they should go in the trash.

Glass

• Food Containers: Salsa, jam, sauce, salad dressing, etc.
  Empty, rinse, and reattach lid.
• Beverage bottles (any color)
  Empty, rinse, and reattach cap.

Paper

• Shredded paper
  Visit OCRRA.org for details or put in the trash.

Plastic

• Plastic bags (clean and dry)
  Recycle at large grocery and retail stores.
• Electronics
  Visit OCRRA.org/ewaste for details.

Metal

• Propane tanks
  Visit OCRRA.org/propane-tanks for details.
• Fire Extinguishers
  Visit OCRRA.org/fire-extinguishers for details.

Glass

• Light bulbs
  Visit OCRRA.org/fluorescent-bulbs for details. Place LED and incandescent bulbs in the trash.

Paper

• Frozen food boxes
• Soda/beer boxes
• Egg cartons (any type)
• Items with glitter or foil
• Takeout or fast food boxes
• Plates and cups
• Tissue paper
• Hardcover books

Plastic

• Tanglers (cords, hoses, etc.)
• "Clampshells" (berry, salad, bakery cartons)
• Takeout or fast food boxes
• Disposable cups, lids, and utensils
• Prescription vials
• Tires
• Containers that held toxics

Metal

• Any Metals not listed above
• Small appliances (toasters, vacuums, etc.)
• Combination metal-cardboard canisters (oatmeal, cocoa, peanuts, coffee, etc.)
• Empty metal paint cans

Glass

• Broken glass
• Drinking glasses
• Ovenware, ceramics, and dishes
• Window and picture glass
• Mirrors