Recycling
Here’s what goes in your recycling bin, where to take items that need special handling, and how to request help with recycling services
Residential Pickup
Recycle Items for Pickup
Residential, curbside pick-up is managed once a month.
Your recycling cart is for clean, loose, household recyclables.
Paper
- Newspapers, magazines, & mail
- Office paper & envelopes
- Paper bags
💡 Tip: Keep paper clean and dry — wet or food-soiled paper can’t be recycled.
Cardboard
- Shipping boxes
- Cereal and tissue boxes
- Paperboard packaging
💡 Tip: Flatten boxes to save space and help the sorting process.
Metal
- Aluminum cans
- Steel and tin food cans
- Clean foil & foil trays
💡 Tip: Give cans a quick rinse to prevent odors and pests.
Plastic
- Bottles (water, soda, etc)
- Jugs (milk, detergent, juice)
- Tubs and containers labeled #1 & #2
💡 Tip: Keep paper clean and dry — wet or food-soiled paper can’t be recycled.
How to Recycle Items not for Pick-up
Take to participating grocery stores or retail take-back bins. These items damage curbside sorting machinery.
Drop off at a designated city hazardous waste recycling site or partner retailer.
Schedule a bulky item pickup or take these to a local scrap metal facility.
Use community glass-only drop-off bins located throughout the city.
Bring to a specialty recycling facility or event — not accepted in curbside carts.
Donate usable clothing and linens.
For worn-out textiles, check local textile recycling partners.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No — these items must be taken to the hazardous waste facility or a drop-off event.
If they’re completely dry and empty, they can go in your regular trash.
No, it’s for residential waste only. Businesses must use a certified hazardous waste contractor.
You can authorize someone else to drop off waste on your behalf. Just make sure they bring proof of your residency.