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What Can I Recycle?

What Can I Recycle?: A Guide to Recycling

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Paper
Plastic
Cardboard
Glass
Aluminum
Tin

PAPER

Paper

YES

  • Newsprint
  • White paper
  • Computer paper
  • Magazines & catalogs
  • Manila envelopes
  • Office waste
  • File folders
  • Phone books
  • Shredded paper
  • Envelopes with plastic window coverings

Preparation: There is no need to remove staples and paperclips.

No

  • Soiled or wet paper
  • Carbon paper

PLASTIC

Plastic
 
ATTENTION Absolutely NO Syringes (hypodermic needles and lancets) at Recycle Midwest drop off or pick up locations.

YES
General plastic containers with the codes 1 through 7 printed on the bottom are acceptable.

Preparation: Rinse containers, remove and discard caps. Containers must be clean.

No

  • Unrinsed bottles
  • Lids, rings, or caps
  • Brittle plastic that will break or crack
  • Bread wrappers
  • Plastic bags
  • Plastic wrapping paper
  • Oil and anti-freeze containers
  • Toys
  • Styrofoam
  • Plastic lids

CARDBOARD

Cardboard

YES

  • Packing boxes
  • Paperboard such as cereal, cake mix, and cracker boxes
  • Pulp fiber such as egg cartons and drink holders

Preparation: Remove all other material such as Styrofoam.

No

  • Waxy cardboard such as meat boxes

GLASS

Glass

YES

  • Clear glass
  • Green glass
  • Brown glass
  • Bottles and jars

Preparation: Rinse bottles and remove lids. Containers must be clean.

No

  • Unrinsed bottles
  • Broken glass
  • Lids, rings, or caps
  • Ceramic
  • Porcelain
  • Window glass
  • Dishes
  • Vases
  • "Contamination" means non-recyclable

ALUMINUM

How do I know if it is Aluminum or Tin? Answer: A Magnet will not stick to aluminum but it will stick to tin.

YES

  • Any household aluminum including cans, foil, etc.

Preparation: Rinse cans. Cans must be clean.

No

  • Unrinsed cans

TIN

Tin

YES

  • Any household food or beverage container, including pet foods cans

Preparation: Rinse cans. No need to remove labels or lids. Cans must be clean.

No

  • Unrinsed cans
  • Aerosol cans
  • Cans used for storage of gasoline, kerosene, and paint
Do you have a question about what is recyclable? Email Us a question. Or call 888.428.2610.