Updated Recycling Information for Residential Service Communities

Expanded Paper Recycling

• Cardboard (empty)
• Catalogs, magazines & phone books
• Cereal & cracker boxes (empty)
• Computer & office paper
• Envelopes & junk mail
• Holiday gift wrapping paper (no foils)
• Newspapers
• Paper egg cartons
• Paper grocery bags
• Paper milk and juice cartons or boxes (Carton recycling FAQ or Click here for the Carton Council website)
• Pizza boxes (no food or grease)
• Shredded paper (place in a clear or transparent plastic bag and tie shut; a full bag should the size of a basketball)

Expanded Plastic Recycling

• All plastic bottles (no motor oils or gasoline)
• Plastic containers/cups #1-7, including #1 deli
• Plastic bags (grocery, newspaper, dry cleaning, etc. - no black or brown bags) - place clean, dry bags into a clear or transparent bag and tie shut; a full bag should be the size of a basketball

Recyclable Metal & Glass

• Aerosol cans (empty)
• Aluminum cans & aluminum pie plates
• Glass bottles & jars (clear, blue, brown or green translucent glass)
• Metal pots & pans
• Small metal appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.) - nothing larger than a basketball
• Small metal plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves
• Tin & steel cans

Non-Recyclable Items:

• Brake rotors/drums
• Construction Waste
• Deli containers - except #1 plastic
• Electronics
• Frozen food or microwave dinner plates
• Glassware & ceramics
• Metal items heavier than 10 pounds
• Mirrors & windows
• Motor oil & gasoline containers
• Plastic film, wrap & Styrofoam
• Recyclable containers containing liquids or food
• Misc.:  Carpet, clothing, diapers, fishing line, food, hoses, ropes & shoes

Recycling Tips

• Containers containing food or liquids, construction waste or electronics CANNOT be placed in the recycling cart.
• Should you choose to bag recyclables you place into the cart, please use clear or transparent bags and leave open - do not tie or seal.  Clear bags can be purchased at most grocery and hardware stores.
• Do not flatten or crush plastic or metal items.  Do not place smaller items inside larger containers.  All items should be loose and empty.  Remove all food waste, plastic, Styrofoam & packing peanuts.
• Flatten cardboard boxes and cereal boxes to make room in the recycling cart. 
• Your recycling cart will not be picked up if it contains trash, yard waste or prohibited items.
• Click here to view a 7 minute video showing what happens to your recyclables. For any remaining questions, please email info@pellitteri.com or call (608) 257-4285.