Please remember when recycling to:

• Place all recyclables loose in your toter. Do not bag your recycling.
• Make sure your recyclables are clean, dry, and free of greasy foods.
• Do not place plastic bags in your recycling toter. Plastic bags must be taken to a store drop-off location for recycling.
• Break down any cardboard before placing in your toter.

All of the accepted items below can be placed in your recycling toter, no sorting or bagging required!

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