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Waste Connections Residential Recycling Services
We care about a cleaner environment and are increasing our efforts to make recycling in your area easier and more convenient. Our offerings across our network include:
- Single or multiple-dumpster collection service
- Separated or combined recyclables collection programs
- Green waste recycling programs
- Recycling cardboard, newspaper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, glass containers, and electronics
Residential Disposal Guidelines
*These are general guidelines. Please check the Locations page to find more information about the acceptable items at your local recycling facility.
ACCEPTABLE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING ITEMS
Metal
- Aluminum beverage cans
- Steel food & beverage cans & empty aerosol cans
Glass
- Clear, brown & green glass food & beverage containers
- No broken glass
Plastics
- #1—#7 Plastic containers & bottles with necks smaller than their bases
Paper, Paperboard & Cardboard
- Food boxes (i.e. cereal & Jello boxes)
- EMPTY paper towel & toilet paper rolls
- Paperboard packaging (i.e. tissue boxes etc.)
- Office paper—any color
- Newspapers & inserts
- Magazines, catalogs & brochures
- Envelopes & junk mail
- Paper bags
- Phone books & other soft cover books
How To Prepare Recyclables
- Remove caps or lids
- Rinse thoroughly
- Flatten ALL boxes/cardboard
- It is OK to leave on labels and neck rings
- Bundle all cardboard that does not fit into the recycling bin (no larger than 2’x2’x2’) and tie with natural twine)
- Check weather forecast: If the forecast calls for high winds or rain, keep your recyclables inside until the following pickup if possible
- Cover loose paper with heavier containers to prevent it from blowing away
- Remove all packaging (Styrofoam, peanuts, plastic, bubble wrap, plastic liners, etc.)
- Phone books & other soft cover books
UNACCEPTABLE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING ITEMS
- Broken glass
- Ceramics
- Chemical/pesticide containers
- Electronics
- Light bulbs
- Styrofoam
- Yard waste
- Window glass or mirrors
ACCEPTABLE RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE ITEMS
- Normal non-hazardous household waste
- Broken glass (safely wrapped)
- Cat litter or small animal waste (if double bagged)
- Light bulbs
- Pizza boxes
- Styrofoam
- Yard waste if no more than 50% of the trash
UNACCEPTABLE RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE ITEMS
- Ammunition, fireworks
- Ashes, hot or cold
- Barrells
- Batteries
- Dehumidifiers
- Electronics, radio, computers, TVs, etc
- Florescent lights
- Hazardous Waste of any kind
- Infections waste
- Items containing Freon: Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, etc
- Items containing lead
- Items containing mercury
- Liquid waste of any kind
- Microwaves
- Propane tanks
- Tires
- Yard waste, grass, sod, leaves - Accept only if no more than 50% of load/Branches must be tied & bundled no longer than 3'
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