Guidelines for Residential Service
For our residential customers, the following table shows the guidelines** for recyclables collected every other week.
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RECYCLING GUIDELINES**
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MATERIAL
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WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED
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WHAT CANNOT
BE RECYCLED
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MATERIAL PREPARATION
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Glass
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Clear, amber and green glass from beverage bottle and food jars
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Window glass, light bulbs, crystal, glass tumblers, ceramics, mirrors, ovenware
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Rinse bottles and jars, remove & discard lids, do not break glass (labels may be left on)
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Aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans
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Aluminum, steel, bi-metal food and beverage cans
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Aluminum siding, toys, lawn furniture, foil trays, paint cans
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Rinse cans (crush to save space), push remaining lids down inside can or discard in garbage
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Plastics (PET, HDPE)
Stamped #1 or #2 on bottom
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Clear, plastic soda bottles, milk and water jugs, liquid detergent, bleach and softener bottles
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Cooking oil, motor oil, window cleaner, butter or whipped topping tubs, antifreeze, pump top or spray bottles, polystyrene, pesticide or herbicide bottles
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Rinse, remove and discard lids (crush to save space)
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Newsprint & Magazines
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Newspapers and magazines
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Phonebooks and catalogs
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Place in grocery bags (paper or plastic) and DO NOT TIE
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** These recycling guidelines are for all areas EXCEPT: Cranberry Twp, Allegheny Twp, Fawn Twp, Marion Twp and Beaver County - Franklin Twp. If you live in one of these areas, please see your specific residential guidelines for information about your recycling program.
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