Recycling Guidelines

Help us keep the recycling stream clean and efficient by following these simple rules:

Items You CAN Recycle:

♻️ Metal

    • Tin, metal food and beverage cans
    • Aluminum cans
    • Aluminum foil and pie pans
      (All items must be empty of contents)

♻️ Paper

    • Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, catalogs
    • Construction paper and paper bags
    • Shredded paper (place in a clear plastic bag)

♻️ Paperboard & Boxboard

    • Cereal boxes, cracker boxes, soda cartons, shoe boxes, and paper towel tubes
      (No wax liners. Must be clean, empty, and broken down flat)

♻️ Cardboard

    • Corrugated cardboard boxes
      (Must be clean, empty, and flattened)

♻️ Plastics

    • #1 and #2 plastics (PET & HDPE), such as:
      • Water and soda bottles
      • Milk jugs
      • Laundry detergent containers
        (Remove all lids and empty contents)

Items That CANNOT Be Recycled:

These items must go in the regular trash:

    • Food waste
    • Diapers
    • Plastic wrap or wax-coated paper
    • Styrofoam or packing peanuts
    • Plastic deli bags or takeout containers
    • Window glass, mirrors, ceramics, or dishware
    • Light bulbs or fluorescent tubes
    • Tupperware or Rubbermaid-style containers
    • Wax-coated cardboard or paperboard
    • Dog waste or kitty litter

Recycling Instructions:

    • Place cardboard and paperboard/boxboard directly into the recycling dumpster (flatten all boxes)
    • Place all other approved materials in a clear plastic bag
    • Make sure everything is clean and empty before recycling.
    • If you’re dropping off your recyclables at the recycling plant, please dispose of them in one of the dumpsters located at the plant.

Questions?

Please contact Joseph J. Brunner, Inc. at 724-775-6665 — we’re happy to help!