You may want to recycle a lot of things from Christmas morning. But not everything is recyclable.
-Cardboard boxes from online shipping orders are recyclable but it is important to flatten them and not over-stuff or over-fill the carts.
-The Styrofoam packaging, packing peanuts and bubble wrap are NOT recyclable. That material goes in your trash cart.
-Clean, plain paper (wrapping, cards, mail) is accepted in the blue recycling cart.
-Paper that has glitter, foil or a coating is NOT recyclable.
-Clean narrow-mouth plastic bottles and jars are accepted in the recycling program.
-Other hard plastics such as toys, storage containers, etc. are NOT accepted in the recycling program.
-Strings of lights, cords, wires, hoses, ribbon and string are NOT accepted in the recycling program. These can cause problems in the recycling machinery.
-Flowers and decorative plants are accepted in your organics cart ONLY if the pots or containers are removed. No plastic, glass or pottery is accepted in that cart.
-Live wreaths and garlands CANNOT go into your organics cart. They are constructed with wire.
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