Recycling
Single-family detached and attached residential dwellings, commercial users, and institution users will be issued two 18-gallon bins, or one 64/65 -gallon toter, or one 95-96-gallon toter, as a part of the Town's basic service. No additional recycling containers will be issued.
Multi-family properties containing three or fewer units will be issued two 18-gallon bins, or one 64/65-gallon toter, or one 95-96-gallon toter, as a part of the Town's basic service. No additional recycling containers will be issued.
Mixed Paper Recycling
The following materials can be recycled:
- Cardboard
- Envelopes
- Folders
- Magazines
- Newspaper
- Office paper
Set mixed paper at curbside:
- Inside the recycling container on top of other recycling
- Paper may be bundled or placed in a paper bag.
- Cardboard must be broken down in pieces no larger than 3 foot square and bundled securely with string.
Mixed paper will not be collected if:
- Material is contaminated (waxed paper, food wrappers)
- Paper is in plastic bags (shredded paper may be in a clear plastic bag)
- Cardboard is not broken down to proper size
Mixed Aluminum / Plastic Recycling
The following materials can be recycled:
- Aluminum cans (food and beverage)
- Plastic food and beverage bottles including clear and colored plastic
- Bimetal food cans
Follow these tips to set mixed aluminum/plastic at curbside:
- Cans must be empty prior to placing them for collection.
- Aluminum cans should be crushed.
- Please separate this material from the paper.
The following Items will not be collected:
- Glass of any type
- Styrofoam
- Pesticide or chemical containers
- Oil cans or plastic oil containers
- Medical waste containers (i.e., bags, syringes, hoses)
- Aluminum furniture or siding
- Plastic bags
- Light bulbs
- Co-mingled aluminum / plastic will not be collected if:
- Products are in opaque plastic bags
- Contains improper items or contents
- Materials not empty or clean
- Trash is in the recycle bin