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Below are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. However, If you do not find your question here please contact us, we want to answer it. 1- What can I do with my plastic grocery bags? Answer: We can’t recycle plastic grocery bags. A good way to reduce the amount of plastic bags is to ask the store clerk for paper bags. We can recycle brown paper bags. However, you can return plastic grocery bags to many of the large stores you shop at, some will even pay you to re-use their plastic bags. 2- Why can’t I recycle plastics such as butter tubs and other food containers? Answer: Food containers, if not clean, create a bio-hazard. The vendors cannot sell the product to places such as China when a bio-hazard condition exists and therefore, they eliminate all food containers to avoid this problem. 3- What can I do with Styrofoam packing peanuts and bubble wrap? Answer: Although we do not take them here, there are places that take these peanuts for packaging. Please call or e-mail us for information 4- Do I have to remove labels from tin cans and glass bottles? Answer: No, that is no longer necessary. 5- What can I do with an empty propane tank? Answer: We cannot accept propane tanks at the recycling center. However, there are places you can take them. Please call or e-mail us for information. 6- How can I get rid of an old car battery? Answer: Car and tractor batteries may be taken to most Auto Parts stores that sell vehicle batteries. 7- Can I recycle my flashlight (alkaline) batteries at the Recycling Center? Answer: No, we cannot accept alkaline batteries. We can only accept rechargeable batteries, including ones found in cell phones and power tools. 8- When I bring paper to the Recycling Center, should it be tied (bundled)? Answer: No, it should be dumped loose into the mixed paper container. 9- Can I bring hard-cover books? Answer: Yes, however, please see someone in the office first, as they cannot be dropped directly into the mixed paper containers. If they are still in good shape we put them on display at our "Reuse for Free" table, and give the public a chance to take them before we recycle them as Mixed Paper. 10- Where can I bring my computers, TVs, microwaves, stereos or other electronic equipment? Answer: We now take electronic items. Follow this link for more details. 11- What are Rigid Plastics, and where can I bring them? Answer: Rigid plastics include most plastics other than the plastic bottles. They do not include food containers, vinyl or PVC products. We can take them here at the recycling center 24/7, there is a bin out front with a red top, or you can bring larger loads during office hours.
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