
What to place in your RECYCLING
(emptied of its contents – no need to wash them)
- Paper, cardboard packaging and containers, such as those used to carry pizzas or other prepared foodsRemove the soiled parts of the box.
- Place the box flat by loosening the corners.
- Fold the box so that it takes up less space in the bin.
- Bags and wrappers, if they are made of plastic that stretches when you try to tear it, such as sliced bread bags.
- Glass or metal containers.
- Water or juice bottles, and beer, pop or sparkling water cans, whether returnable or not.
- Aluminum foil and aluminum dishes go to recycling even if they are soiled.
- Remove food scraps as best you can.
- Then make a ball with the foil to trap the soiled portion.
What to put in the GARBAGE
- Bags and wrappers, if they are made of a “stiffer” plastic that does not stretch, such as pasta or cereal bags.
- Multi-layered plastic packaging, such as those used to keep chips or nuts fresh.
- Plastic containers, lids and caps that do not have the Mobius strip (arrow triangle symbol) or #6.
- Dirty cardboard cuttings and boxes that are completely soaked with grease.