Single Stream Recycling
Single-Stream recycling is a program that allows all recycled materials to be mixed, saving storage space and making disposal easier by dumping it in one container. Sorting will take place off site. The Transfer Station is now using a compactor for Single Stream Recycling. All recycled materials will go in the compactor, including cardboard that is recycled.
MATERIAL | CAN INCLUDE | DO NOT INCLUDE | NOTES |
The following goes into the Recycling Container | |||
Cardboard |
All corrugated cardboard (incl. clean pizza boxes) |
NO! waxed boxes, messy pizza boxes or plastic film packaging | Please flatten
No bigger than 3’ x 3’,
Remove all Styrofoam and packaging |
Mixed Paper | Junk mail, magazines, egg cartons, newspaper, food/cereal boxes, office/school paper, paper backs and coverless hard cover books |
NO! paper towels, tissues, napkins
NO! waxed boxes such as milk or juice cartons | Staples and window envelopes are ok!
No shiny or foil-like wrapping paper
Flatten boxes and make sure they are free of food! |
Plastics |
#1, #2, #5 plastic bottles, jars, jugs, or tubs |
NO! plastic bags, plastic film, Styrofoam, bubble wrap, straws, or black plastic |
Rinsed and free of food and liquid! |
Steel/Tin Cans |
Soup, food, coffee cans |
NO! paint cans | Rinsed and free of food and liquid! |
Aluminum Cans |
Beverage cans |
| Rinsed and free of food and liquid! |
Glass goes into the open top container next to the Recycling Center!!!!!! | |||
Glass |
Bottles and jars | NO! light bulbs, mirrors, fish tanks, pyrex dishes, ceramics, windows, plates, drinking glasses | Separated from the other recyclables!
Rinsed and free of food and liquid! |
Please Note: No plastic bags or Styrofoam! Please make sure that all your recyclables are rinsed out and free of food waste! |
Useful Links/Documents:
See how the material is then sorted by clicking on the video links below:
Attachment | Size |
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Single Stream Contaminants | 1.01 MB |
Smart Recycling Guide | 958.18 KB |