Remembering the importance of recycling for Earth Day

Over the past several years, the list of common household items accepted for recycling has gone through many changes — including what can be tossed into your red-lid recycling cart. The great news, though, is that thanks to you, our curbside recycling program is working! Keeping the recycling stream clean is the key to being able to provide community-wide sustainable recycling opportunities. Thanks to your efforts at the curb, we’ve been able to find markets for the materials we collect. That’s a huge accomplishment — and one we couldn’t have reached without your diligence, dedication and patience

As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22 what better time to provide a quick reminder about all the things you can recycle right at the curb.

Cardboard & Cartons — Flattened cardboard, packaging boxes, food and beverage cartons. No freezer boxes. Pizza boxes must be empty with no food residue.

Metal — Aluminum and steel cans and scrap metal. Rinsed out. Less than 10 pounds and 18"

Plastic — Bottles, tubs, buckets, and rigid plant pots. Caps OK if screwed on. All items must be 2" by 2" or larger.

Paper — Newspaper, magazines, office paper, egg cartons, mail, paperback books, paper bags, and non-metallic gift wrap.

Thanks for doing your part!

Recycling not only helps cut down on waste, but it also conserves natural resources, saves energy, reduces demand for raw materials, and protects ecosystems and wildlife. Making sure to only put accepted materials in your recycling cart greatly reduces the chance for contamination — meaning more materials get recycled. By doing our best to recycle right, we can help make everyday Earth Day!