How to Prepare Recyclables

Newspapers, magazines and inserts: Keep dry and clean. DO NOT mix with junk mail, cardboard, brown paper bags, plastic bags or twine. Place in bins loose. Remove any ties or bags.

 
Cardboard: Break down boxes. Keep dry and clean.  DO NOT mix with junk mail, magazines, newspaper or plastic bags.

 
Office paper: Remove rubber bands, paper clips. Place in bins loose.

Aluminum cans: Rinse, crush.

Steel cans: Rinse, crush. Place lids in can. Do not need to remove labels.

Plastic bottles and jars #1-7:  Rinse, crush. Remove lids. Do not need to remove labels.