We are fortunate to live in an area that not only promotes recycling,
but also makes it easy to recycle many products. In addition, there are numerous
household hazardous waste disposal centers throughout our area offering convenience in
disposing of these items. This checklist has two categories. One lists the many items
that may be recyclable in your area. The other lists household hazardous waste items
that should be disposed of properly. Check with your local waste disposal office to see
which items are included in its programs, check them off on this checklist and post it
where everyone in the family can see it.
Items For Recycling:
Aluminum containers used for foods and beverages
Bleach containers (HDPE)
Catalogs
Corrugated cardboard boxes and containers (flatten if possible)
Detergent containers (HDPE)
Food boxes such as cereal boxes
Food wrap
Glass containers (usually brown, green or clear only) used for foods and beverages
Juice cartons (aseptic packaging)
Magazines
Mail (including junk mail)
Metal or steel cans
Milk and juice cartons (aseptic packaging)
Newspapers
Printer, copier and office paper (without wax coatings)
Refrigerated containers
Shampoo containers (HDPE)
Shrink-wrap
Soda bottles (PET and HDPE)
Telephone books
Utensils, plastic
Vegetable oil bottles
Water bottles (PET and HDPE)
Household Hazardous Wastes:
Acids
Adhesives
Aerosol cans
Antifreeze
Batteries (NiCad, Lithium, Mercury and Metal Hydride)
