11/18/2020
What You CAN Recycle In Chalfont
PLASTICS:
• Emptied and rinsed – caps are OK
• Plastic Soda & Water Bottles (labeled #1)
• Milk Jugs (labeled #2)
• Plastic Detergent Bottles (labeled #2)
• Plastic Bottles (labeled #3-7)
• Magazines, Brochures, and Catalogs
PAPER:
• Newspapers and Inserts
• Magazines, Brochures, and Catalogs
• Junk Mail, Envelopes, Writing Paper
• Scrap & Craft Paper
• Paper Bags
• Phone Books
• Paperback Books
• Greeting Cards, Gift Wrap (non-metallic)
METALS:
Emptied and rinsed
• Aluminum & Steel Cans
• Empty Paint Cans
• Empty Aerosol Cans
• Metal Trays and Baking Dishes
• Jar Lids and Bottle Caps
• Clean Aluminum Foil
GLASS:
Emptied and rinsed – caps are OK
• All Bottles and Jars (green, brown, clear)
CARDBOARD:
Flattened and free of grease and food
• Corrugated Cardboard (flattened)
• Clean Pizza Boxes
• Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Rolls
• Egg Cartons
• Dry Food Boxes
What to Keep OUT of the Bin
These materials have little or no value as raw materials, damage recycling equipment, and injure workers. Please leave them out!
• Plastic Bags
• Styrofoam™ Food/Beverage Containers and Shipping/Packing Material
• Food Waste
• Wet or Food-Soiled Paper
• Waxed Paper Plates, Cups, and Takeout Containers
• Milk and Juice cartons with waxy coating
• Greasy Pizza Boxes
• Tissues, Paper Towels, and Napkins
• Light Bulbs
• Porcelain and Non-Container Glass
• Cassette Tapes (VHS and audio)
• Garden Hoses
• Needles and Syringes
• Electronics
Recycling Reminder…
NO Plastic Bags!