By not having to recreate new items, energy doesn’t have to be used to produce new items.
Recycling doesn’t cause the amount of emissions produced when creating new items.
Recycling saves room in landfills and doesn’t get wasted
Recycling doesn’t need to be sorted.
Simply put all clean recyclables in the same recycling can.
We group recycling together which causes less traffic and emission. The more neighbors that join, the less emissions in the air to gather all of the recyclables.
Loose Recyclables are the way to go. If you have to bag your recyclables, clear see through bags are required.
Please clean and dry all recyclables so they can be recycled.
If in doubt, throw it out.
Cardboard can be mixed in the can or bundled on the side. The choice is yours!
All bottles and containers must be rinsed clean and dry
Paper must be dry to be recyclable
Shredded paper can’t be recycled
Paper must be dry to be recyclable
Must be broken down
Must be rinsed out and completely empty so they aren’t contaminated
Must be rinsed out and completely empty so they aren’t contaminated
They are hazardous to machines and employee safety
Most grocery stores recycle plastic bags.
They are hazardous to machines and employee safety
These are made from multiple layers that prevent them from being recyclable
Shredded paper clogs the machines and threatens employee safety
Some stores will take packing peanuts back for reuse
Over recycling is placing items in recycling bins that aren’t actually recyclable.
contaminate the recycling stream.
increase costs for recycling facilities to due the proper sorting, cleaning, and disposal.
Reduce recycling rates since contamination can discourage recycling programs or even lead to their closure, as the costs become unsustainable.
Damaged Equipment. Some unrecyclable items can damage the equipment used in sorting and processing.
Anything that is contaminated with food, gunk, etc.
These items clog up the machines, pose hazards for employees, and can’t be recycled
Cell phones, laptops, computers, appliances, etc.
These items contain toxic materials such as mercury, lead, cadmium, chromium ,etc. They are harmful to the environment and must be disposed of properly. There disposal is regulated by the PA Covered Device Recycling Act.
The dangerous chemical leak out and contaminate waterways making lakes and streams dangerous for wildlife and humans.
Electronics can be harvested for parts and reused if they are disposed of properly.
