| Do’s |
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| Plastics: Use shape to decide recyclability: bottle, jar, jug, or dairy tub = recycle. |
| Paper: Empty and flatten boxes. Remove packing or film plastics in or around boxes. |
| Containers: Must be empty and rinsed. Labels are okay. |
| Lids and caps: Reattach. |
| Don’ts |
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| Do not bag recycling. Place items in bin loose. |
| No textiles/clothes, footwear, etc. Donate if wearable.* |
| No needles/syringes, film plastics, food waste, or toxic items.* |
| Avoid “wish-cycling.” When in doubt, throw it out. |
*Go to OCRRA.org and type in your item to find recycling or disposal options.
For information specific to your county or region, please visit OCRRA.org.
Curbside Recycling
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and softcover books. Keep loose, don’t tie.
- Papers and mail (including window envelopes)
- Boxes: Cardboard, takeout pizza, pasta, cereal, etc. Empty and flatten.
- Cartons: Milk, juice, soup, etc. (plastic spouts = OK) Empty, rinse, and reattach cap.
- Bottles: Beverage, soap, shampoo, squeeze, spray, etc. (no bottles that held toxics) Empty, rinse, and reattach the cap.
- Jars: Mayonnaise, sauce, nuts, jelly, etc. Empty, rinse, and reattach the cap.
- Jugs (items with a handle): Milk, Orange Juice, water, detergent, windshield fluid, etc. Empty, rinse, and reattach the cap.
- Stackable tubs (dairy/dairy alternative only): Butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. Empty, rinse, and reattach the cap.
- Food and Beverage Cans Empty, rinse, and place the lid inside the can.
- Aluminum Foil and disposable aluminum pans and plates must be clean and wadded up.
- Aerosol cans must be empty. No cans that held toxins; they should go in the trash.
- Food Containers: Salsa, jam, sauce, salad dressing, etc. Empty, rinse, and reattach the lid.
- Beverage bottles (any color) Empty, rinse, and reattach the cap.
Drop Off to Recycle
- Plastic bags (clean and dry) Recycle at large grocery and retail stores.
- Electronics Visit OCRRA.org/ewaste for details.
- Propane Tanks Visit OCRRA.org/propane-tanks for details.
- Fire Extinguishers Visit OCRRA.org/fire-extinguishers for details.
Trash
- Frozen food boxes
- Soda/beer boxes
- Egg cartons (any type)
- Items with glitter or foil
- Takeout or fast food boxes
- Plates and cups
- Tissue paper
- Hardcover books
- Tanglers (cords, hoses, etc.)
- “Clampshells” (berry, salad, bakery cartons)
- Takeout or fast food boxes
- Disposable cups, lids, and utensils
- Prescription vials
- Tires
- Containers that held toxics
- Any Metals not listed above
- Small appliances (toasters, vacuums, etc.)
- Combination metal-cardboard canisters (oatmeal, cocoa, peanuts, coffee, etc.)
- Empty metal paint cans
- Broken glass
- Drinking glasses
- Ovenware, ceramics, and dishes
- Window and picture glass
- Mirrors