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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:  Containers that do not take the form of a bottle were created through a process called injection molding.  They melt differently than blow-molded plastics (bottles.)  Therefore, they are considered a contaminant to our loads.

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.  Try your local Home Depot or Lowe's.  Many of those stores have programs for alkaline batteries.

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: No, we cannot accept hard cover books unless the covers have been completely removed.

10- Where can I bring my computers, TVs, microwaves, stereos or other electronic equipment? Answer: We now take electronic items Monday through Friday between 8am and 4 pm for a fee.

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Last modified: July 10, 2009