What Goes in the Recycling Container?
To request deskside recycling containers call us at 425-646-2492, email us or fill out the Online Form.
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Place these items in the Green Recycling Container |
 Paper
- Paper, junk mail, computer and
copy paper, catalogs, envelopes
(windows ok) magazines, newspaper,
ream wrappers, shredded paper in a
paper bag (taped), telephone books,
paper boxes with liners, gift wrap
without foil or ribbon.
- Cardboard (flattened)
- Plastic coated paper drink boxes (soy and juice,
rinsed), frozen food boxes (clean),
milk cartons (rinsed), juice cartons
and ice cream cartons (flattened and
no lids)*
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Plastics
- All plastic bottles and containers (lids removed)
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Plastic retail and produce bags (clean and dry). Place in a similar type plastic bag and tie securely.
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Metals
- Aluminum cans (rinsed), clean
aluminum foil, aluminum food
containers (no food residue)
- Scrap metals, less than 2’ in
any direction and less than 35 lbs.
in weight per item (no wood, rubber,
plastic or other contaminants)
- Tin cans (rinsed and labels
removed)
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Glass
- Bottles and jars of any color (rinsed and no lids)
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| * Not sure if a carton or box is 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!
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Optional Program:
Clothing
and Linens can now be recycled.
Please check with your building
management to confirm program
participation.
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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 (425) 646-2492.
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Aerosol Cans
Carbon Paper
Ceramics or Dishes
Construction Debris
Liquids
