Recycling

What Can and Can’t Be Recycled

Please remember to empty all liquids and food from containers before recycling.

Plastic

Although 7 types of plastic display the “chasing arrows” recycling logo, in fact, only a few types are recycled due to cost and environmental factors. [ WATCH VIDEO ]

 

Recyclable:

  • water bottles and jugs
  • detergent bottles
  • soda and juice bottles
  • milk jugs

Not Recyclable:

  • plastic bags (may be returned to Walmart or Kroger)
  • Styrofoam
  • air pockets and bubble wrap for shipping
  • hoses or bungee cords

Glass

Recyclable:

  • beverage bottles
  • jars

Not recyclable:

  • ceramics
  • tableware
  • window panes
  • mirrors
  • light bulbs
  • heat resistant containers (such as Pyrex).

Paper and Cardboard

Recyclable:

  • cardboard
  • newspapers
  • junk mail
  • writing paper

Note:

  • Please remove Styrofoam and plastic packing materials.

Cans

Recyclable:

  • Aluminum cans
  • Steel cans
  • Please separate aluminum and steel cans and place in separate bins
  • Please put only water, soda, and beer cans in aluminum can bin
  • Cat and dog food cans go in steel can bin
  • Please place aluminum foil and pans in steel can bin, not aluminum bin

Non-Recyclable Materials

Dispose of your household trash at our facility.  The cost is only 3.5 cents per pound so, for example, it’s only 70 cents for a 20 pound trash bag.