SEE Less Trash Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
The Time to Recycle Vision of Success: Purchased materials are reused and recycled wherever possible. The Plan has eight objectives to help the region achieve the Time to Recycle vision.
Possible Recyclable Materials in Curbside Recycling Programs
The following is a list of materials that might be recycled by municipal programs. Each municipality collects different recycled materials. For more specific information about your city's curbside recycling program and drop-off centers visit our city page.
Learn more about recycling these materials.
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| Material |
Description |
| Glass containers (unbroken) |
all colors |
| Aluminum cans |
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| Tin cans |
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| Aerosol cans |
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| Steel cans |
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| Telephone books / paperback books |
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| Paperboard / chipboard |
gray cardboard found in cereal boxes, cracker boxes, shoe boxes, ect. |
| Mixed paper |
office paper and junk mail |
| Paper grocery bags |
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| Newspaper, magazines, catalogs |
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| Corrugated cardboard |
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| #1 Plastic |
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE) containers; soft drink, juice, peanut butter |
| #2 Plastic |
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) containers; milk, laundry detergent |
| #3 Plastic |
Vinyl or Polyvinylchloride (V or PVC) containers; auto care, shampoo |
| #4 Plastic |
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) containers; honey, mustard |
| #5 Plastic |
Polypropylene (PP) containers; syrup, sour cream, cream cheese |
| #6 Plastic |
Polystyrene (PS) containers; foam cups, yogurt, egg cartons |
| #7 Plastic (other) |
Other ( A combination of resins) containers; catsup, pudding, mayonnaise |
| Ceramics |
china, dishes |
| Mirrors |
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| Windowpanes |
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| Milk cartons and juice boxes |
no straws |
| Used oil and oil filters |
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| Automotive batteries |
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| Scrap metal |
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| Old textiles |
rags & clothing too worn for donation |
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