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Public Works & Utilities >> Solid Waste >> Curbside Recycling >> How to Prepare Recyclables


Preparation is easy:

  • Recyclables should be clean, rinsed, dry and empty.
  • Rinse containers with water and leave no food residue.
  • Do not bag items ---except shredded paper (put it in a paper bag and roll down the top)
  • Labels can stay on.
  • Throw away plastic lids.

Graphic of recycle chart What to recycle / not recycle


What to do on recycling day:

  • Carts should be at the curb by 6 a.m. on your scheduled recycle day.
  • Cart handles must face the house; the lid opening must face the street.
  • Put the cart at the curbside on or within 3 feet of the traveled portion of the road.
  • The cart should be at 3 feet away from basketball hoops, trees, mailboxes and other containers.
  • Place the cart at least 5 feet from cars.
  • Allow 18 feet of space above the cart so the robotic 'arm' on the collection truck has room to grasp the cart.
  • Do not block mailboxes.
  • Please remove the empty cart from the curb as soon as possible.

Cart placement instruction chart Cart Placement Instructions


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