Curbside Recycling Pick-Up Schedule

CURBSIDE RECYCLING IS EXPANDING!

As of April 03, 2008, curbside collection has included an expanded list of materials for recycling. Check the list below for additional information. Remember, If you don't have a bin contact the Green Team to request yours FREE of charge: (330) 740-2060

Other than placing your publications in brown paper bags, it is not necessary to separate any of the other materials you put out for curbside recycling.

Presently, the items listed below are the ONLY materials accepted for curbside recycling.

ITEM	ACCEPTED	NOT ACCEPTED	PREPARATION
PAPER PUBLICATIONS	Newsprint, catalogs, magazines, ad slicks, shredded paper, junk mail, wrapping paper, greeting cards, paperback books, phone books, computer paper, envelopes, aseptic packaging.	Corrugated cardboard or hardbound books.	Place in brown paper grocery bags, put in or on bin.
METAL FOOD and BEVERAGE CANS	Canned fruit, vegetables, prepared foods; soda pop cans	Pesticide containers, paint cans, aerosols or any non-food container	Rinse thoroughly and flatten.
GLASS BOTTLES and JARS	Fruit, vegetable, prepared food and beverage bottles/jars	Light bulbs; eyeglasses; drinking glasses; window panes; broken glass of any kind	Rinse thoroughly.
PLASTIC CONTAINERS (#1 through #7)	Most containers including milk jugs, pop bottles, detergents, cleaning products, plastic ware (knives, forks, spoons) and cups; milk or juice cartons; plastic grocery bags; CD cases; etc.	Tubs or buckets; automotive fluids; any plastic not carrying the #1 through #7 symbol; broken containers; food storage bags; plastic hangers. NO STYROFOAM!	Rinse thoroughly and flatten.

MAHONING COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY Free curbside service available in the following areas: Boardman, Poland, Struthers, Austintown, Campbell, Youngstown, Canfield, New Middletown, select areas of Beaver Township.