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RECYCLING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can I take materials to the recycling center after regular business hours?

Yes, the recycling center's drop-off site is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week for your recycling convenience.

 

What type of plastics do we recycle?

The city's recycling center accepts plastic No. 1 and 2. The number can usually be found on the bottom of the container in a small triangle.

 

Does the city recycle Styrofoam?

No, Styrofoam is not recyclable at the city's facility as part of our recycling program.

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Does the city take old tires?

No, the city is not authorized to take old tires.

 

Does the city accept old paint?

The city cannot accept paint. However, once the paint is dried it is no longer hazardous. Residents may leave the can open for the paint to dry or pour the paint onto paper and let it dry, and then it is acceptable at the county landfill.

 

Does the city take used motor oil and oil filters?

Yes, but only from the residential customers and it must be five gallons or less. There is a special dispenser at the recycling center drop-off site for used motor oil. The site is accessible by the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

 

Does the city take plastic oil containers?

No, the end users of the city's plastics do not accept the oil residue.

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Are milk cartons recyclable?

No, milk cartons and other wax-coated cardboard containers are not accepted.

 

Does the city accept pizza cartons?

Yes, if the pizza carton is clean of food residue and is not wax-coated.

 

Does the city have any compost available?

At this time the city does not have any compost available.

 

Can I put light bulbs in my recycle container?

No, glass is no longer accepted.

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What types of items are accepted at the drop-off site?

Cardboard, newspaper, plastics No. 1 and 2, steel cans, aluminum cans, magazines, telephone directories, catalogues, lead acid car batteries, oil and oil filters.

 

Some plastics have #2 compatible on the bottom of the container. Are these recyclable?

Yes, plastics #1 or #2 compatibles are accepted through the curbside program.

 

What types of items are accepted through the curbside recycling program?

NOTE: The City no longer requires that recyclable items be placed into bags before being placed into the blue recycling container. Clean, dry and/or flattened items should be placed directly into the recycling container. 

1.      Newspaper, magazines and office paper – Slick advertising inserts and junk mail are also acceptable. Items should be clean and dry. Contaminated paper cannot be recycled.


2.      Cardboard – Acceptable items include corrugated cardboard, as well as items such as cereal boxes, shoeboxes, soda boxes and paper towel and tissue rolls. Items should be clean, dry and flattened. Remove all packing material. For large amounts of cardboard, flatten and place at the curb and contact Solid Waste for special pickup.


3.      Aluminum and steel cans – Cans only. Rinse and place into the recycling container. Labels do not have to be removed.


4.      Plastics #1 and #2 – Items include milk jugs, as well as water, soda, detergent and juice bottles. Look on the container for a #1 or #2 inside a triangle. Remove lids and rinse out items before placing into the recycling container.

 

What day is limb/junk pick-up?


Limbs and junk are picked up by work order. The city is divided into four sections and drivers work one section a day, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. To schedule a pick-up or to find out what day limbs and junk are collected in your area, call 633-0281. Please allow 5 to 7 business days for collection.

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