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November 20, 2009

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Recycling Tips!

What Can't I Throw in the Trash

Help Keep our Recycling Stream CLEAN and FREE of Contaminates!

How to prepare your recyclables (single stream makes it easy!) and what can’t be put in the bin.

How to Prepare Recyclables

Place shredded paper in paper bags (and staple shut)
Rinse containers of liquids and solids
Remove lids/caps (for recycling)
No need to remove labels
Tissues, paper towels, cardboard, and paper must be dry and free of food debris
Aerosol cans must be empty of non-toxic contents

What’s NOT Acceptable at Curbside/Recycling Centers/Transfer Stations
Many items continue to be non-recyclable. Following is a detailed list.

Paper
Tyvek (express-mail envelopes)
Paper products with food on them
Envelopes with bubble-wrap inside

Plastic
Unnumbered plastics
Cereal box liners
Plastic furniture
Plastic toys
Plastic pipe
Styrofoam
Plastic bags

Glass
Window/auto glass
Mirrors
Cookware/bake ware
Ceramic items
Drink glasses

Other
Porcelain
Waxy milk & juice cartons
Aseptic containers (milk/soy/rice milk/juice)
Coat hangers (take back to dry cleaners or donate to thrift stores)
Containers used for the storage of household hazardous waste
Empty paint cans
Empty camp propane canisters

Tools

Recycle Your Fridge--Get $35!
Here’s how to properly dispose of your refrigerator, and maybe get some cash back.

What is "Keep the Sierra Green?"
New program recognizes business leaders focused on sustainable practices in the Sierra and foothills.

Greenwashing
Choose truly environmentally safe products!


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