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What Goes in the Recycling Container?


To request deskside recycling containers call us at 206-652-8832, email us or fill out the Online Form.

Yes
Put in the Recycling Container
Plastic Containers PaperPaper
  • Paper, mail, junk mail, brochures, catalogs
  • Cardboard (flattened, less than 3'x3')
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Telephone books
  • Paper food boxes (liners removed)*
  • Frozen food boxes (clean, empty)*
  • Gift wrap (no foil or ribbon)
  • Milk cartons (empty and rinsed)*
  • Juice and soy milk boxes (empty and rinsed*)
Plastic BagsPlastic 5-gallon bucketsPlastic Containers Plastics
  • All plastic bottles and jugs (pop, water, ketchup, milk)
    Empty, rinse, remove and discard lids
  • Plastic food tubs (salsa, yogurt, margarine)
    Empty, rinse, remove and discard lids
  • Plastic shopping & newspaper bags
    Bagged together in tied plastic bag
Scrap MetalsAluminum cans Metals
  • Aluminum cans (empty and rinsed)
  • Tin cans (empty and rinsed)
  • Scrap metals (size limit: 2'x2'x1', 35 lbs. max.)
    No wood, rubber, plastic or other contaminants
    No greasy or sharp metal items
Glass Glass
  • Bottles and jars of any color (rinsed, no lids)
    No dishes, drinking glasses or ceramics
    No mirrors
* Not sure if a carton or box is poly-coated or plastic-coated? Use the scratch and tear test. If you scratch it and see wax, throw it into the Garbage. If you tear it and see a thin layer of plastic-coated paper, rinse, flatten and recycle!


No
Do not put in the Recycling Container
Aerosol Cans Aerosol Cans Carbon Paper Carbon Paper CDs
CDs		 Ceramics or Dishes Ceramics or Dishes
No Construction/Landscape Debris Construction Debris
Please see information on disposal options for construction debris.
No Dirt, Rock or Sod
Dirt, Rocks or Sod
Empty Motor Oil Cans
Empty Motor Oil Containers
Click here to find out how to dispose of hazardous wastes		 Empty Paint Cans
Empty Paint Cans
Greasy Car Parts
Greasy Car Parts
Landscape Debris
Landscape Debris
Please see information on disposal options for landscape debris.
Lids or Bottle Caps
Lids or Bottle Caps
No Liquids Liquids
Mirrors or Window Glass
Mirrors or Window Glass
Paper Towels, Plates or Napkins
Paper Towels, Plates or Napkins
(food-contaminated paper or boxes can go into your Organic Debris Cart)
Food-contaminated plastics or aluminum
Plastics or Aluminum with food contamination
Waxed Cardboard
Plastic or Waxed Cardboard
(waxed boxes can go in organic debris cart)
Plastic take-out containers, trays, cups, plates or utensils
Plastic cups, plates or utensils
(food-contaminated paper or boxes can go into your Organic Debris Cart)
Styrofoam Containers or Packaging Peanuts
Styrofoam Containers or Packaging Peanuts
Tissue or Foil Wrapping Paper
Tissue or Foil Wrapping Paper
Tissues or Toilet Paper
Tissues or Toilet Paper
Toxic Containers
Toxic Containers
Click here to find out how to dispose of hazardous wastes.
Waxed Paper or Cartons
Waxed Paper or Cartons
No - Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste items require special handling.
Call 206-296-3976 for proper disposal information.

Do not put in the Recycling Container
Computers Computer monitors require special handling and are not allowed in the garbage. *
Computers Computers require special handling and are not allowed in the garbage. *

Electronics require special handling and are not allowed in the garbage. *
 Fluorescent Tubes or Light Bulbs
Fluorescent Tubes or Light Bulbs
Pesticides Televisions require special handling and are not allowed in the garbage. *
  

* The Take It Back Network provides options for recycling.


Reviewed the list, and still not sure?

Check out the list of What Goes in the Garbage? and What is Commercial Landscape Debris?, or call 206-652-8832.


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