Possible Recyclable Materials in Curbside
Recycling Programs
The following is a list of materials that
might be recycled by municipal programs. Each municipality collects different recycled materials. For more specific information about your city's curbside recycling program and drop-off centers visit our city page.
Learn more about
recycling these materials.
| Material |
Description |
| Glass containers |
all colors |
| Aluminum cans |
|
| Tin cans |
|
| Aerosol cans |
|
| Steel cans |
|
| Telephone books / paperback books |
|
| Paperboard / chipboard |
gray cardboard found in cereal boxes, cracker boxes, shoe boxes, ect. |
| Mixed paper |
office paper and junk mail |
| Paper grocery bags |
|
| Newspaper, magazines, catalogs |
|
| Corrugated cardboard |
|
| #1 Plastic |
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE) containers; soft drink, juice, peanut butter |
| #2 Plastic |
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) containers; milk, laundry detergent |
| #3 Plastic |
Vinyl or Polyvinylchloride (V or PVC) containers; auto care, shampoo |
| #4 Plastic |
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) containers; honey, mustard |
| #5 Plastic |
Polypropylene (PP) containers; syrup, sour cream, cream cheese |
| #6 Plastic |
Polystyrene (PS) containers; foam cups, yogurt, egg cartons |
| #7 Plastic (other) |
Other ( A combination of resins) containers; catsup, pudding, mayonnaise |
| Ceramics |
china, dishes |
| Mirrors |
|
| Windowpanes |
|
| Milk cartons and juice boxes |
no straws |
| Used oil and oil filters |
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| Automotive batteries |
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| Scrap metal |
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| Old textiles |
rags & clothing too worn for donation |
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