Tubes (toothpaste, lotion, cosmetics, etc.).Styrofoam/plastic foam items (foam cups, foam egg cartons, foam trays, foam packing peanuts, foam sporting equipment, etc.).Single-serve food and drink squeezable pouches (juice pouches, baby food squeeze pouches, yogurt-to-go pouches, etc.).PVC pipes (must be no longer than 4 feet).Containers that held dangerous or corrosive chemicals.

Balls (basketballs, bowling balls, soccer balls, footballs, yoga balls, etc.).Bags, wrappers, shower curtains, and all kinds of plastic 'film'.3-ring binders (if separate, the metal rings can be recycled).Rigid plastic packaging ('blisterpak' and 'clamshell' consumer packaging, acetate boxes).Rigid plastic housewares (flower pots, mixing bowls, plastic appliances, etc.).Rigid plastic food containers (tupperware, yogurt, deli, hummus, dairy tubs, cookie tray inserts, 'clamshell' containers, and other plastic takeout containers).Plastic cutlery (spoons, forks, knives).Bulk plastic (crates, buckets, pails, furniture, large toys, large appliances, etc.).Bottles, cups, jars, and jugs (regardless of recycling number on container bottom).Beverage cartons and drink boxes (juice cartons, juice boxes).To dispose of a plastic recycling or trash container, all receptacles should be clearly labeled as trash and put at the curb on the proper recycling collection day so that the Department of Sanitation will know that they should be collected. Containers must weigh no more than 60 pounds when placed out for collection. Containers must be 32 gallons or less and have blue labels on both sides and the lid.Clear, untinted bags must be between 13 and 55 gallons in size and weigh no more than 60 pounds when placed out for collection.Place plastic items in clear, untinted bags or blue-labeled recycling bins with a tight-fitting lid.Plastic can be mixed with metal and glass recyclables, but never with paper recyclables.Rinse plastic containers, beverage cartons, and drink boxes before recycling.In buildings with mechanized collection, cardboard must be collapsed and placed into designated dumpsters. Bundles must not be placed in containers or clear bags unless broken into small pieces. Heavily-soiled or greasy cardboard should be disposed of with regular trash.Ĭorrugated cardboard must be flattened and tied with sturdy twine into bundles 18 inches tall or smaller. Only corrugated cardboard boxes may be recycled as corrugated cardboard. The City does not give away green recycling bins. Bins must be secured with a tight-fitting lid. The bag or container must weigh no more than 60 pounds when placed out for collection. Place in bins 32 gallons or less with green labels on both sides and the lid.Place in clear, untinted plastic bags between 13 and 55 gallons.Tie with twine into bundles no taller than 18 inches.Place mixed paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and phone books out for recycling collection using any one of the following methods:

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