Preparing Recyclables for Your Blue Bag

- Place material loose in the blue bag
- All items must be clean
- Fold tin can lids inside the can if the lid is still attached, or place detached lids inside the can. Never recycle a loose, sharp lid because of the safety risk to sorting staff
- Remove lids from plastic containers and place in waste cart
- No glass
- No Styrofoam
- No plastic film such as plastic bags
- No plastic cups
NOTE: Items made from more than one type of material cannot be recycled and should be placed in your waste cart (i.e. beverage cups).
Preparing Cardboard Boxes
- Break down all boxes so they are flat
- Cut up larger boxes to less than 3 feet in length
- Place prepared cardboard boxes under your blue bag