Confused about what can and can't be recycled? Here is a more detailed list.
Items that cannot go in the recycling depot or blue cart
No hazardous materials
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| - Products for your vehicle
| - Other products with a hazardous symbol
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| - Propane tanks, bear spray or canisters
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No scrap metal
No foam cups, food containers or packaging
- Polystyrene foam packing materials, cups, food containers and trays, even if it has a recycling symbol #6, must be placed in the garbage.
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No construction materials
No electronics
No houseware items
No toys, sporting goods, shoes or clothing
- Try to donate these items if possible.
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No multi-material packaging
Place these items in your garbage.
| | - Foil from yogurt containers
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| - Single-serve coffee packages.
| - Items made from more than one type of material, for example paper and plastic.
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No food or yard waste
- Place these items in your garbage
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No miscellaneous plastics, even if they have a recycling symbol
No dirty items
- Materials need to be free of food, liquids and other residue.
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Tip: After you've finished washing the dishes in the sink, rinse out your recyclables with the same water.