RECYCLING INFORMATION
- In July of 2003, the new curb side recycling program began for all single family residential properties.
- The official recycling container is a burgundy recycling bin which will was provided to each residence
- All containers should be rinsed out before being placed in the recycling bin.
- Do not use plastic grocery bags for your trash or recyclables.
- Diapers are not recyclable
Recycling Instructions
Please visit www.followtherecycling.com or click here for more information about recycling and how you can help.
Please rinse/clean containers before putting into recycling bin
Acceptable |
Unacceptable Items |
Cardboard & Paper Bags...Flatten cardboard & cut into pieces. No wax coated cardboard |
Paper Milk or Juice Cartons |
Paperboard...No wax coated paperboard |
Styrofoam Containers/Packing |
Magazines & Catalogs...Any size magazines |
Garbage |
Junk Mail...Envelopes, flyers, brochures, postcards etc. |
Propane Tanks |
Phone Books...All types and sizes |
Paint Cans |
Newspaper... Remove bags, strings and rubber bands. |
Colored Glass |
Pots & pans...Kitchen cookware |
Medical Waste |
Aluminum Cans...Empty cans only |
Flammable Liquids |
Steel & Tin Cans...Empty cans only. |
Household Cleaners |
*Plastic Jugs/Bottles...#1 & #2 |
Chemicals (dry or liquid) |
*Household Plastic...(#3 thru #7) Empty containers only. |
Wood |
*Plastic Bags...Most retail and grocery bags. |
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*Clear Glass...Empty, clear glass only. |
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Plastic Reference Guide |
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Type 1 Plastics...Plastic soft drink & water bottles, catsup, mouthwash and salad dressing bottles. Peanut butter, mayo, pickle, jelly and jam jars. |
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Type 2 Plastics...Milk, water, juice, shampoo, dish and laundry detergent bottles: yogurt containers, cereal liners, grocery, trash and retail bags. |
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Type 3 Plastics...Clear food and non-food packaging, medical tubing, electrical cable insulation, plastic pipes, fittings and carpet backing. |
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Type 4 Plastics...Dry cleaning bags, bread and frozen food bags, squeezable bottles e.g. honey, mustard, BBQ sauce, etc. |
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Type 5 Plastics...Catsup bottles, yogurt containers, margarine tubs, medicine and bitamin bottles, etc. |
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Type 6 Plastics...Compact disk jackets, food service applications, grocery store, egg containers, aspirin bottles, cups and plates. |
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Type 7 Plastics...Three and five gallon reusable water bottles, some citrus juice and catsup bottles. |
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*See bottom of container for plastic type |
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Lids for recycling bins are available by contacting the Department of Public Works at (586) 758-8278. Additional bins will be $8.00 each, lids are $3.00 each.
The Center Line Recycling Center located at the Department of Public Works yard on Sherwood, north of 10 Mile Road is closed permanently. All recyclables should be placed at the curb side in the proper recycling bin provided to each resident.