Put the right items in the bin. Trash and wrong items are considered contamination. Contaminated recycling becomes garbage. If you bring your recycling to the depot in plastic bags, the bags should be emptied into the bin and the bag should be thrown away in the trash bin at the depot.
Recyclable material accepted:
Aluminum beverage cans only. Food cans, foil, and foil pans are not accepted in the bin. Do not place bags of cans in the bins-- empty the contents of the bag in the bin and place the bag in the trash.
Corrugated cardboard without tape, flatten. No packing, Styrofoam, plastic bags, or other packaging. Corrugated cardboard has two layers with a corrugation in between.
Magazines and catalogs should be removed from plastic bags or wrapping. Do not place bags of magazines in the bins-- empty the contents of the bag in the bin and place the bag in the trash.
Newspapers and the inserts (coupons, advertisements, special features) that are delivered with the newspaper may be placed in the bin. Do not place bags of newspapers in the bins-- empty the contents of the bag in the bin and place the bag in the trash. Cereal boxes, cracker boxes, and single layer paper board are accepted in this bin also.
White paper and pastel paper only. No bright colored paper or construction paper. Envelopes with glue or plastic windows are not accepted. Do not place bags of papers in the bins-- empty the contents of the bag in the bin and place the bag in the trash, with the exception of shredded paper - it needs to remain in the clear bags in the bins.
Plastics one are usually beverage containers. Look for the recycling symbol and the number 1 on the bottle. Bottles should be rinsed and dried. Lids should be thrown away. Plastic wraps, grocery bags, clam shells and styrofoam are not accepted.
Natural plastics 2 (translucent) are things like detergents, lotions, soaps, and milk jugs. Look for the recycling symbol and the number 2 on the bottle. Bottles should be rinsed and dried. Lids should be thrown away. Plastic wraps, grocery bags, clam shells and styrofoam are not accepted.
Tin and steel cans are usually food cans. Some food cans are not recyclable. Check your can with a magnet-- if the magnet sticks, it's recyclable. Cans should be rinsed and dried with labels removed. Do not place bags of cans in the bins-- empty the contents of the bag in the bin and place the bag in the trash.
For more information regarding commercial cardboard and white office pack paper recycling services
click here. Commercial entities can also take recyclable material to Wyoming Recycling.