FAQs • Which Items Are Not Accepted For Recycle?

Which Items Are Not Accepted For Recycle?: Foam Cups/Containers (take-out containers), Wet newspapers, Food Waste, Food Contaminated Cardboard/Paperboard, Plastic Wrap, Films, Construction Materials, Windows, Broken Glass, Light Bulbs, Mirrors, Car Tires and Car Batteries. Find more recycling information on the Recycling Services page.

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1. How Do I Set Up Recycling Service?: Recycling service is included with trash collection, and pickup is provided 1 day per week. For addresses South of Loop 410, recycling collection is on Wednesday, and for addresses North of Loop 410, recycling day is Thursday. For more information about the recycling collection schedules, or a list of items that can be recycled, visit the Recycling Services page.

2. Do I Need A Special Recycling Bin?: You may purchase a blue recycle bin from City Hall for $10 (or $15 with a lid). You may also place your recyclables in a clean, 30 gallon trash can that has been clearly labeled with the word "Recycle" on the outside of the can. Do not mix any other items, such as garbage or leaves, in with the recycling. Find more information on the Recycling Services page.

3. Which Items Can I Recycle?: • Aluminum Cans
• Brown paper Bags
• Cardboard (flattened and DRY*)
• Carton/Paperboard (like Cereal Boxes)
• Glass Bottles and Jars
• Junk Mail
• Magazines
• Newspapers (DRY only*)
• Office Paper
• Paper Cardboard/Dairy/Juice Containers
• Phone Books
• Plastic Bags (tied all in one plastic bag, like a soccer ball)
• Plastic Bottles/Containers (numbers 1-7)
• Tin or Steel Cans
*All paper materials (newspaper, cardboard, phone books, etc.) must be clean and DRY to avoid contamination, as the sorting and processing machinery can be damaged by soiled materials. Find more information on the Recycling Services page.

4. Which Items Are Not Accepted For Recycle?: Foam Cups/Containers (take-out containers), Wet newspapers, Food Waste, Food Contaminated Cardboard/Paperboard, Plastic Wrap, Films, Construction Materials, Windows, Broken Glass, Light Bulbs, Mirrors, Car Tires and Car Batteries. Find more recycling information on the Recycling Services page.

5. Is There A Recycling Flyer That I Can Print Out?: Yes! Click the link to print out a copy of the Recycling Flyer.