Paper - shredded paper, paper towels, tissues, paper plates, tissue paper, cellophane paper, wax-coated beverage containers (milk cartons, juice boxes, etc.), |
Plastic - plastic bags (garbage bags, grocery bags, water softener salt bags), plastics marked with #3 through #7 recycle symbols (deli trays, clam shells, yogurt containers, cottage cheese containers, etc.), plastic utensils, potato chip bags, PVC and ABS pipe, plastic wrap, bubble wrap, cereal box liners |
Metal - aerosol cans, fence posts, auto parts, plumbing parts, pipe |
Hazardous Material - Medical waste, animal waste, human waste, any container that has been filled with paint, pesticides, herbicides or petroleum products |
Other - food waste, yard waste, packaging materials (peanuts, Styrofoam, etc.), Styrofoam containers, batteries, diapers, toys, clothing, carpet, foam, rubber, ceramic containers, string, glass, furnace filters |
If in doubt, leave it out. |