It’s important to identify and remove materials unsuitable for recycling. Please review the chart below for more information on what’s
Acceptable and
Unacceptable for Recycling. If you have questions about how to join CR&R's recycling program in your area, or plan a clean-up project, please
contact the office located closest to you.
| RECYCLABLE PAPER |
| Acceptable Items |
Unacceptable Items |
| Milk or Juice Cartons |
Mixed products such as combinations of paper and metal. |
| Corrugated Cardboard |
Waxed Paper |
| Junk Mail |
|
| Magazines |
|
| Phonebooks |
|
| Chipboard (Cereal/Cracker Boxes) |
|
| Newspaper |
|
| Computer paper |
|
| Any White Paper |
|
| |
|
| RECYCLABLE PLASTICS |
| Please remove liquids, lids and food residue from all recyclables before placing them in the recycling container. |
| Acceptable Items |
Unacceptable Items |
| PET: soft drink bottles, photo film canisters |
Flower/Plant Containers |
| HDPE: detergent containers, plastic water/milk containers, pails, t-shirt bags |
No Mixed Products (ie plastic/metal combination) |
| 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 |
|
| |
|
| RECYCLABLE METAL |
| Acceptable Items |
Unacceptable Items |
| Empty Aerosol Cans |
Automotive Parts |
| Metal Coat Hangers |
Plumbing Parts |
| Aluminum Cans |
No Mixed Products such as combinations of metal and paper |
| Tin Cans |
|
| Food and Juice Jars |
|
| Empty Paint Cans (dry paint is OK) |
|
| Metal Foil |
|
| Lawn Furniture |
|
| |
|
| RECYCLABLE GLASS |
| Acceptable Items |
Unacceptable Items |
| Food and Beverage Bottles |
Ceramic |
| Glass Jars and Bottles |
Mirrors |
| House Windows |
Fluorescent Tubes |
| Liquor, Soda and Juice Bottles |
Light Bulbs |
| Tempered Glass |
Safety Glass |
| Pyrex |
|
| |
|
| YARD WASTE |
| Acceptable Items |
Unacceptable Items |
| Grass Clippings |
Animal Waste |
| Green Plants |
Palm Branches |
| Dry Leaves |
Diseased Plants |
| Garden Trimmings |
Meat/Fish/Bones |
| Weeds |
Dairy Products |
| Wood Scraps/Chips |
Sod/Dirt |
| |
|
| TEXTILES |
| Acceptable Items |
Unacceptable Items |
| Clothing |
Stuffed Animals |
| Shoes |
Pillows |
| Linens |
|
| Towels |
