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