Can I recycle plastic caps and lids?   Yes / No- they are not #1 or #2 plastics

Do I need to remove the lids on plastic containers?  No, but please remove metal lids from glass jars and recycle both.

Can I recycle plastic grocery bags? No, but you can take them to grocery stores- many have a recycling bin for bags.

Can I recycle light bulbs?  No.

Can I recycle compact florescent lights?  No, take to Collection Center.

Can I recycle cardboard? Yes.

Can I recycle wrapping paper? Yes.

Can I recycle phone books? Yes.

Can I recycle metal lids from glass jars? Yes, please remove from jar.

Can I recycle larger plastic objects like plastic tubs? Only plastics #1 and #2 only.

Can I recycle plastic not marked?  No, must be labeled #1 or #2 only.

Can I recycle plastic cups? YES, as long as they are clean and marked #1 or #2.

Can I recycle plastic plates? YES, as long as they are clean and marked #1 or #2.

Can I recycle paper cups and plates? NO.

Can I recycle pizza boxes?  Yes, if CLEAN.

Can I recycle plastic toys?  No, unless they clearly are labeled #1 or #2.

Can I recycle paper wax lined such as square OJ containers? NO.

Can I recycle a item with both paper and plastic like envelopes with plastic windows?  Yes, mail is recyclable.

Do I have to remove the paper from food cans? NO.

Can I recycle fertilizer bags?  No, due to chemicals.

Can I recycle dog food bags? No, they are made of multi layers of both plastic, metal, and paper.

Can I recycle styrofoam?  NO
Can I recycle electronics? at a Elyria collection center
Can I recycle batteries? depends on what kind of battery click here to learn more

Can I still recycle my shredded mail?  yes, place it in a bag if you have concerns about it blowing out of the can.

Have more questions? Check out our Automated Trash Q&A and more FAQs!